Perspectives from Our Team

  • Promotional graphic for FPRA Central West Coast Chapter podcast, Season 2 Episode 6, titled "CORE Leadership." Featuring Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein and Hannah McGowan, sponsored by next-mark.

    Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) - Podcast

    March 15, 2025

    In this episode of “Just Following Up…Again”, Past-President of the CWC Chapter of FPRA, Sheryl Vieira sits down with Kristen and Hannah to discuss the CORE Program and how it supports leaders.

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  • Illustration of businesspeople in a paper boat navigating red waves, with one person using a telescope.

    Business Observer - Column

    March 6, 2025

    Navigating a whitewater world: Leadership in uncertain times

    Adaptability and resilience are two important skills when handling constant disruption.

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  • Image featuring two women smiling, with text "How Core Leadership Coaching Transforms Leaders." The women are labeled as "Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein" and "Hannah McGowan." Background has a red gradient with circular patterns.

    The Corley Company - Podcast

    February 16, 2025

    How Core Leadership Coaching Transforms Leaders

    In this episode, we sit down with Hannah and Kristen from Core Leadership Coaching to explore how their transformational leadership program is equipping leaders with the skills they need to build collaborative teams, think strategically, and lead with confidence. We discuss the importance of positive psychology, navigating big visions with realistic plans, and the power of leadership development in retaining top talent. Whether you’re an executive, a manager, or simply someone looking to grow your leadership abilities, this conversation is packed with insights to help you lead with intention and impact.

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  • New Year resolutions displayed on a wire board with clothes pins, featuring goals like eat healthy, smile more, get fit, save money, more family time, be happy, and love more. Decorated with pine branches.

    Business Observer - Column

    January 17, 2025

    Forget goals: For 2025, set – and keep – New Year's intentions

    A new approach to New Year's resolutions requires a deeper way of thinking about the leader you are and the leader you want to be.

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  • Origami boats on a blue background with a compass, featuring a yellow boat leading white boats.

    Business Observer - Column

    December 16, 2024

    Riders, elephants and paths: Three steps to navigate change leadership

    Understanding the difference between the emotional and rational side of the brain is a key way to manage through difficult circumstances.

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  • Illustration of a diverse group of people in an office setting celebrating. They stand around a table with papers and laptops, giving high-fives. A whiteboard displays charts, and a projection screen shows a graph. Large windows are in the background.

    Business Observer - Column

    November 1, 2024

    Holding your team to high standards requires a coaching mindset

    Here are three steps to hold your team accountable to high expectations — while honoring them as human beings.

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  • Diverse group of professionals brainstorming with sticky notes on a glass wall in a modern office.

    Business Observer - Column

    September 11, 2024

    CEO advice: 3 steps to take an actual turn-it-off vacation

    Take an actual vacation next summer: Start investing in your team’s hidden leadership potential — now.

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  • "From the Corner Office Episode 46" podcast cover with two women smiling, featuring text "Hannah McGowan and Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein" and "Business Observer" logo.

    Business Observer - C-Suite Podcast

    April 25, 2024

    Together, we talk about their diverging career paths that led them to their current passions and their big plans to help even more professionals. We also discuss the power of positive psychology and curiosity to become a better leader.

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  • Illustration of a human head silhouette with a light bulb and check mark, symbolizing ideas or solutions, with a pondering person beside it.

    Business Observer - Article

    January 22, 2024

    Want to be a better leader? Get curious.

    A pair of leadership consultants press the case: Strong leaders must be driven by curiosity.

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  • Two women posing in front of a screen displaying '2024 Leadership Educational Conference' presentation details. The setting is indoors, possibly on a stage with a microphone nearby.

    Sarasota Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Sarasota Educational Conference Speakers

    January 12, 2024

    The Future of Work: Promoting Well-being to Build Resilient Teams

    This half-day conference focused on helping Leadership Sarasota participants grow as a person, employee, and leader. Through keynote addresses, interactive workshops, and panel discussions, participants learned best practices for promoting well-being inside the workplace and maximizing their impact as leaders.

    (This Event has Passed - Registration Closed)

Library of Resources

These are resources that Kristen and Hannah consistently recommend to humble learners looking to drive transformational change.

Strengths Assessments

People are more effective and engaged at work when they have they opportunity to use their strengths every day. Strengths Assessments are a powerful tool to start maximizing your leadership potential.

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Powerful Approaches to Leadership

Today’s most successful leaders are neither a director nor a controller, but instead a coach, visionary, and catalyst. This is a fundamental mindset shift for many of us that requires self-reflection and authentic cultural shifts.

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Well-Being Practices

Your well-being cannot be an afterthought - you are responsible for prioritizing it.

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Leadership Tips in Your Inbox, Social Media Feed, & Podcast Queue

You never know when a new tactic, strategy, or mindset will transform how you work, lead, and live. Maximize your opportunities to learn something new every day by signing-up for newsletters (and scheduling time to read them).

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Tactical Books to Maximize Middle Managers

Middle managers are uniquely positioned to engage and retain top talent, as well as successfully navigate teams through periods of complex, fast-paced change.

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