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.
Special Episode: Master Your Emotions: Lead with Intention, Not Reaction
In this special episode of "The Tessa Tubbs Podcast," I take a pause from the regular series to focus on the critical skill of emotional mastery in leadership. As leaders, we often face high-pressure situations that can trigger impulsive reactions, but true...
Special Episode: Law of Responsibility
In this insightful episode of "The Tessa Tubbs Podcast," I take a deep dive into the essential concept of the "Law of Responsibility," inspired by Dr. Henry Cloud's work. This episode is a must-listen for leaders who are striving to create...
Ethical and Values-Driven Leadership
In this compelling episode of "The Tessa Tubbs Podcast," I delve into the core of ethical and values-driven leadership. Join me as I explore the fundamental principles that guide ethical decision-making and the importance of integrity in leadership. Through...
Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
In this episode of "The Tessa Tubbs Podcast," I delve into the essential skills of effective communication and interpersonal relationships crucial for exceptional leadership. Join me as I explore strategies for clear and empathetic communication, building...
Resilient and Adaptable
Welcome to Episode 5 of "The Tessa Tubbs Podcast." In this episode, I delve into two essential qualities that define effective leadership in our ever-changing world: resilience and adaptability. Join me as she explores the importance of thriving through...
Coachable and Open to Feedback
Feedback can often be a tough pill to swallow, but what if we viewed it not as criticism, but as a gift? In "Coachable and Open to Feedback," Tessa explores how embracing coaching and feedback can unlock your true potential and propel you towards greater...
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.