Podcast Episodes
Welcome to the Life + Leadership podcast, which explores how leaders can leverage business challenges to fuel their personal growth. This podcast is for any senior leader looking to grow in their day-to-day work and drive strategic impact.
Hosted by Bright Arrow Coaching founder and CEO Tegan Trovato, Life + Leadership features interviews with executives, experts, authors, and innovators about their leadership journeys both at work and in their personal lives. We’ll discuss the human factors influencing business outcomes and we’ll show you how standout leaders develop better strategies — and activate them. Plus, we’ll explore the sophistication of leadership teaming and how working on a healthy team catalyzes personal development and business results (in tandem).
Life + Leadership host Tegan Trovato, a seasoned leader herself, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Having held executive and leadership team positions at renowned companies like Levi Strauss, Zynga, Xerox, and Cielo, Tegan understands the intricacies of leadership in diverse environments. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, this podcast is your go-to resource for inspiring growth in both your professional and personal life.
Tune in to Life + Leadership and fuel your journey to becoming an extraordinary leader who makes a lasting impact.
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Podcast Episode Archive
From Policy to P&L: Mastering the Skills Required for Executive HR Leaders
Master the core competencies of executive HR leaders: move from policy administrator to indispensable business strategist and drive enterprise value.
The Root Cause of Executive Conflict
Executive team conflict is inevitable. Learn what truly causes it and how senior leaders can navigate it productively. Read more.
Executive Leadership in Flat Organizations: What Changes When Your Team Doubles
Leading in flatter organizations requires a new executive playbook. Learn how leaders scale clarity, decisions, and performance.
Selecting an Executive Development Partner To Support Your Leadership Strategy
Senior leaders need more than coaching. Learn how to evaluate executive development advisory partners that drive real performance and succession outcomes.
Are You a Team or a Group? The Leadership Distinction That Determines Execution
Leadership team coaching starts by clarifying if executives operate as a team or a group. Use this diagnostic lens to unlock execution.
From Hustle to Flow: Building the Foundation for a Meaningful Year
Senior executives: Ditch traditional annual goal setting. Plan 2026 with intention, intuition, and presence to navigate complexity.
Building Teams Where Every Brain Belongs: Coaching Neurodivergent Leaders to Thrive
This Life + Leadership episode features coach Cara Wilson, who shares insights on supporting neurodivergent leaders and creating neuroaffirming workplaces.
Redefining Women’s Health: A Conversation on Energy, Leadership, and Longevity with Dr. Amy Moon
Dr. Amy Moon joins Life + Leadership to discuss women’s hormonal health, longevity, and how proactive care fuels clarity and resilience in leadership.
The Science of Peak Executive Performance
Unlock your executive performance with 6 science-backed methods. Lead like a champion and sustain peak performance under pressure.
About the Host – Tegan Trovato
Tegan Trovato
Founder and CEO
of Bright Arrow Coaching
Workplace Forward Podcast Host
Tegan Trovato, Founder and CEO of Bright Arrow Coaching, has hosted The Workplace Forward Podcast since its inception in 2021.
An HR industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience advising strategic leadership teams, Tegan holds deep expertise in talent acquisition and development and organizational learning.
Before leaving corporate leadership to become an entrepreneur and CEO, Tegan served as an executive or leadership team member for Levi Strauss, Zynga, Xerox, and Cielo.
Tegan previously co-hosted the Life & Leadership Podcast with speaker and author Katie Rasoul from 2018-2020. She is a recipient of HR Executive Magazine’s HR Rising Star Award, a frequent keynote speaker, and a regular contributor to many top business publications, including Forbes and Fast Company.
Tegan holds several credentials from top coaching programs, which include being a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Certified Hogan Assessment Administrator, and a Master Practitioner for the Energy Leadership Index Assessment (ELI-MP).
Workshop Offerings
Conflict Resolution
for Leaders
Equip your team with the tools to navigate conflict effectively, maintaining focus on business outcomes while addressing interpersonal needs.
Think Like a CEO: Develop Enterprise Thinking
Empower your leaders to balance functional expertise with strategic vision to make decisions that drive long-term organizational success.
Cross-Functional Operational Excellence
Enhance collaboration and efficiency by aligning cross-functional teams, clarifying roles, and establishing effective communication frameworks.
Executive
Influence
Help leaders understand the impact of their influence and leverage it to shape organizational culture and drive positive change.
Keeping Top Talent: Beyond Total Rewards
Go beyond traditional rewards and create a purposeful work environment that fosters clarity, trust, and psychological safety, essential for retaining top talent.
Restorative Well-being: Self-Care for Senior Leaders
Introduce a new model of self-care tailored for senior leaders, enabling them to restore well-being without compromising business success.
