In this episode, we hear from Susan Bittner, leadership coach and consultant (bio below). She shares how she navigated a trying professional time while dealing with the realities of a new role, a new leader and extreme personal events. We explore the messy complexities we each face. Susan shares two amazing insights for those who find themselves in similar situations. Definitely worth a listen!

Susan's Bio
Susan Bittner has 20+ years of corporate experience. She spent the first 10 years carving out roles for herself while she figured out what she wanted to be when she grew up. Around 13 years ago she learned about executive coaching, organizational development, leadership development and she felt like she had found her home. She has continued to work to support leaders in finding their authentic self and to lean into the belief that sometimes perfect can be messy.

To learn more about Susan, check out her profile on LinkedIn.

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In latest this BEST OF episode of We've All Done It podcast, Transitioning from Peer to Leader: Best Tips for Leading Friends, Kimberly is joined by Erin Dallas and Jerry Benoit to discuss the what happens when your friend becomes your boss or when you are now the boss.

News alert! Everything has changed and can get complicated if you don't realize that.

Don't worry! We got you covered for what to do, what not to do and how to survive this transition!

Together, we break down the following:

• What leaders get wrong in this kind of transition
• How to set good boundaries
• The importance of consistent accountability & documentation
• What about social media?
• Simple steps to make this a successful transition

Make sure to learn more about Erin Dallas here and Jerry Benoit here.

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Celebrating wins and connecting with listeners, host Kimberly J. Benoit takes a moment to reflect on the international reach and impact of her leadership podcast. Discover what's coming up in July, why feedback matters, and how you can get involved.

• The international audience: shoutouts to listeners in New Orleans, Frankfurt, and New South Wales
• The importance of celebrating wins in business and podcasting
• Kimberly’s candid take on the challenges of running a show without constant feedback
• What’s coming in July: a special "best of" series featuring the most popular episodes from all three seasons
• How you can connect, leave feedback, and make your voice heard in the show’s future

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Join Kimberly J. Benoit and guest Jay Peterson as they dive into the intricacies of resilience, leadership, and team engagement in both physical and virtual environments. This discussion provides valuable insights for leaders and anyone navigating challenging work dynamics.

• Strategies for resilience and growth in challenging situations.
• Navigating the delivery of bad news without losing team support.
• Distinguishing leadership from management.
• Engaging remote teams and the importance of authentic communication.
• Building trust and understanding the motivations of diverse team members.

Jay Patterson is a seasoned leader, speaker, and coach with a unique blend of military precision and corporate expertise. With over four decades of experience—including service in the US Navy Submarine Force and leadership roles in business operations and organizational turnarounds—Jay specializes in resilience, adaptability, and transformation. His powerful storytelling and practical insights inspire individuals and businesses to embrace change, build trust, and lead with purpose. A devoted family man, writer, and animal advocate, Jay’s 99/1 System helps people and organizations focus and thrive in today’s ever-evolving world.

#Resilience #Growth #Leadership #VirtualEngagement #Communication #Authenticity #OfficeDynamics #TeamChallenges #BiDirectionalTrust #MilitaryExperience #CorporateWorld #Mergers #Acquisitions #ProblemSolving #Listening #Curiosity #GenerationalDifferences #WorkplaceProductivity #EmployeeEngagement #TeamSupport #RemoteWorkStrategies #LeadershipVsManagement #Adaptability

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Get ready for an insightful conversation with Dr. Nancy Fournier, a leadership coach specializing in women in the nonprofit world. Host Kimberly Benoit and Nancy dive straight into the real challenges facing female leaders and the tough lessons learned on the way to success.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• The unique hurdles women face in nonprofit leadership roles
• How loneliness and isolation impact leaders at the top
• Strategies for challenging internal narratives and building support networks
• The importance (and difficulty) of setting boundaries and holding others accountable
• Nancy’s biggest career takeaway: embracing what makes you different as a true leadership strength

Nancy Bio

Nancy Fournier Ph.D. is the principal of Relish Your Role and has 30+ years of leadership experience with nonprofit, academic, legislative, and local government organizations. She is passionate about supporting the work of nonprofit organizations by addressing all aspects of nonprofit leadership with a focus on Executive Coaching, and Executive Directors &; Performance
Evaluations.

Her coaching practice with women nonprofit executive directors is focused on strengthening their relationships as they manage up, down, and across their agencies for maximum effectiveness. Executive Director performance evaluation work is done in partnership with the nonprofit Board and agency leader. In addition to her consulting practice, she is a trainer with a number of state Councils of Nonprofit affiliates in Louisiana, Massachusetts, Texas, New Hampshire and Vermont as well as an instructor in Nonprofit Management with the University of
Richmond. She is a Vassar College graduate with an M.A. in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.

#Resilience #Growth #Leadership #VirtualEngagement #Communication #Authenticity #OfficeDynamics #TeamChallenges #Trust #MilitaryExperience #CorporateWorld #Mergers #Acquisitions #ProblemSolving #Listening #Curiosity #GenerationalDifferences #Productivity #EmployeeEngagement #TeamSupport #RemoteWork #LeadershipVsManagement #Adaptability

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Work with Kimberly 1:1 to build stronger teams and lead with confidence.

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Kimberly Benoit disrupts common leadership development myths and emphasizes practical, sustainable growth. Forget about marathon reading lists and endless conferences—Kimberly shares how true leadership improvement happens through small, intentional actions you can start today.

Drawing on her own experiences, Kimberly gets real about the ups and downs of leadership and offers actionable steps to help you build new habits, show up better for your team, and create authentic, lasting change. Whether you're a veteran manager or new to leadership, this conversation will help you focus on progress over perfection.

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#LeadershipDevelopment #IncrementalChange #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipPodcast #BetterLeaders #WADI #PersonalDevelopment #ContinuousImprovement

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In this episode, "Part 3: Consistency," host Kimberly Benoit dives into the often-overlooked pillar of genuine engagement: consistency. Through relatable stories and hard-earned leadership lessons, Kimberly explores why consistency is more than just sticking to the rules—it’s about building real trust, showing up for your team, and creating an environment where people feel valued and secure.

She breaks down the three critical types of consistency every leader needs: behavioral (walking your talk), emotional (being a steady presence), and follow-through consistency (keeping your promises). Kimberly doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff, sharing how overcommitment, perfectionism, poor time management, and burnout can undermine even the best intentions—and offers actionable advice for getting back on track when you slip up.

The episode wraps up the series on the three pillars of engagement, leaving you with a big question: what is the real, lived experience of being led by you? Engagement, after all, isn’t theoretical—it’s daily, practical, and one genuine interaction at a time.

Whether you’re leading a team or aspiring to, this episode is packed with real talk, honest stories, and practical tools to elevate your impact. Listen in to learn why authentic, consistent leadership is the true foundation of a truly engaged team.

#Leadership #Consistency #EmployeeEngagement #TeamTrust #AuthenticLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #WADIpodcast #PodcastCommunity

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Kimberly Benoit dives into the second strategy of genuine engagement: clear communication. She unpacks the concept through three essential elements: transparency, assumptions, and feedback. She shares insightful stories from leading during the pandemic, offers practical advice for balancing honesty and authenticity, and challenges leaders to rethink how well they really know their teams. From giving frequent, meaningful feedback to establishing predictable communication rhythms, this episode is full of actionable strategies you can start using right away.

#ClearCommunication #EmployeeEngagement #Transparency #Leadership #Burnout #MentalHealth #PandemicLeadership #DifficultMessages #AppropriateTransparency #CommunicationChallenges #TeamMorale #MessageDelivery #Authenticity #Feedback #InformalFeedback #Assumptions #ProfessionalGoals #TeamMotivation #WorkplaceFrustration #DevelopmentPlans #CommunicationVehicles #FeedbackCulture #CourseCorrection #CommunicationRhythms #TeamMeetings #LeaderAccessibility #RadicalCuriosity #ComprehensionAlignment #MessageClarity #PredictableLeadership

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