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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You don’t need to listen to everything. You just need one good starting point.
The Future of Leadership
Leadership is evolving, and staying ahead means adapting to a world driven by AI, hybrid work environments, and complex ethical decisions. In this episode, I dive deep into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of leadership. Discover actionable...
Leadership in Times of Crisis
In uncertain times, leaders are faced with the challenge of guiding their teams through uncharted territory. Join Tessa Tubbs in this powerful episode as she unpacks essential strategies for effective crisis leadership. From maintaining resilience and fostering...
A Desire For Personal Impact
In this episode of The Tessa Tubbs Podcast,I explore a powerful and relatable topic for leaders at all levels: the desire to make a personal impact. Are you yearning to lead with more purpose? Do you want your leadership to create lasting change? You’re not alone. In...
Special Episode: Take Control of Burnout
Feeling the pressure as fall ramps up? You're not alone. With end-of-year deadlines and mounting responsibilities, burnout can hit hard for leaders and teams alike. In this special episode of The Tessa Tubbs Podcast, I share a practical "Emotional Resilience Cheat...
Collaborative and Team Oriented
In this episode of The Tessa Tubbs Podcast, I dive into the critical role of collaboration and teamwork in leadership. Whether you're managing a small group or leading a large organization, fostering a team-oriented environment is key to driving success. I share...
Open-Minded and Curious Leadership
In this episode of The Tessa Tubbs Podcast, I explore the vital leadership traits of being open-minded and curious. As a leader, embracing curiosity can spark innovation, challenge the status quo, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within your team. Join...
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.