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.
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...
Self-Reflective and Self-Aware
In this episode, "Self-Reflective and Self-Aware," host Tessa Tubbs explores the profound impact of self-reflection and self-awareness on leadership effectiveness. Join Tessa as she shares insights on the importance of looking inward to understand your...
Growth Mindset
In this inspiring episode of "The Tessa Tubbs Podcast," I delve into the transformative power of a growth mindset. Discover how shifting your mindset can unlock your true potential and lead to unprecedented personal and professional growth. I share practical...
Ambitious and Driven
Dive into the essence of ambition with Tessa Tubbs in the latest episode of 'The Tessa Tubbs Podcast.' This episode, "Ambitious and Driven," explores the intricacies of setting and achieving ambitious goals, maintaining a work-life balance, and...
Introduction and Mission
Welcome to the inaugural episode of 'The Tessa Tubbs Podcast,' where your I take you on a transformative leadership journey. In this episode, I share my diverse professional experiences, from Fortune 100 companies to startups, and the key milestones that have shaped...
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.