The Tessa Tubbs Podcast
Self-Leadership, not self-help.
This is a space for people who are ready to lead themselves with clarity and courage: identity stewardship, emotional maturity, agency, and integrity. We talk about the inner work beneath the outer work, so you can stop living on autopilot and start living aligned.
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New episodes weekly: long-form conversations + short quick hits.
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Unlock Your Authentic Leadership with Ed Holinski 🎙️
Discover how authenticity and intentionality can transform your leadership style in the latest episode of the Tessa Tubbs Podcast. Join Tessa as she engages in a powerful conversation with Ed Holinski, Chief Development Officer at Vistage Michigan, exploring the...
Special Episode: Leading Through the Noise: Finding Clarity in Chaos
In this short but powerful episode, Tessa Tubbs explores the dual forces of order and chaos—and how great leaders don’t seek silence, but clarity. In a world of shifting priorities, global disruptions, and relentless noise, the true art of leadership lies in anchoring...
Special Episode: Redefining Leadership: Leadership Lessons from Hollywood’s “Red 2”
In this "change of pace" episode of the Tessa Tubbs Podcast, Tessa shares surprising leadership insights drawn from the action-packed 2013 film "Red 2", staring Bruce Willis. Learn how excellence, strategic stakeholder management, flawless execution, and personal...
Special Episode: Tone at the Top: How Leaders Set the Mood
On this episode of the Tessa Tubbs Podcast, Tessa shares her personal experiences navigating the crucial role that a leader’s emotional tone plays in team dynamics and productivity. She opens up about her journey from impulsively sharing her reactions to strategically...
Special Episode: Plan With Clarity, Lead With Hope
In times of geopolitical turmoil and uncertainty, how can leaders navigate challenges with clarity yet remain open to unexpected opportunities? In this insightful episode, we explore why effective leadership involves meticulous planning coupled with the courage to...
Special Episode: Finish Strong in 2024: 3 Quick Hacks to End the Year Right
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by deadlines, holiday plans, and the pressure of preparing for a successful 2025. But what if you could close out the year with clarity, energy, and purpose instead of stress and chaos? In this special...
What you’ll get from the show
What this podcast is about
Each episode is designed to give you one of two things:
- A truth you can name, and
A practice you can apply
You’ll hear conversations and solo episodes on:
- Identity beyond achievement
- Emotional adulthood and regulation under pressure
- Agency, ownership, and breaking self-sabotaging patterns
- Integrity, boundaries, and living aligned
- Reinvention, resilience, and legacy
What this isn’t
This isn’t hustle culture.
It isn’t productivity hacks.
It isn’t performance theater.
It’s honest, grounded Self-Leadership you can actually live.
Episode formats
- Long-form conversations (30+ minutes): depth, story, and real insight
- Quick hits (around 5 minutes): one idea, one practice, one next step
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About Tessa
I’m a leadership strategist and executive coach, but the work I’m most committed to now is Self-Leadership: the internal maturity that makes everything else sustainable. I don’t hand out formulas. I help people tell the truth and build a life that fits.
Want this work inside your organization?
If you’re looking for a keynote, workshop, or executive coaching rooted in Self-Leadership (not performative leadership training), I’d love to talk.