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
Embracing Authentic Leadership with Kisha Wynter: A Guide to Overcoming Barriers and Thriving at Work
Kisha Wynter, CEO of Wynter Rich Enterprises, joins Life + Leadership to share transformative insights on authentic leadership, navigating workplace biases, and practical strategies for career advancement.
Jen Benz on Leading With Clarity: How Communication Transforms Teams
Today’s leaders are under pressure to drive performance while creating workplaces where people actually want to be. But none of that happens without strong communication. When communication falters,...
Rethinking Wellness in Leadership With Maggie Gough
Delivering peak performance as an executive while maintaining your well-being can feel like an impossible challenge, especially if you don’t have the right systems in place. But you can do both,...
Connecting Your Daily Work to Your Passion With Jess Von Bank
Jess Von Bank is the picture of success in the workplace: A recognized thought leader, Mercer’s global head for its HR transformation and technology advisory, and the president of a Minneapolis...
How to Build Human Connections at Work With Jason Lauritsen
Companies are struggling these days. They need to improve performance, but they can’t do that without helping employees rediscover meaningful connections at work. After all, when employees feel...
Normalizing Conversations Around Grief at Work With Jason Seiden
Welcome to the Life + Leadership Podcast, where we dive deep into how leaders like you can turn business challenges into personal growth opportunities. My guest on this episode is Jason Seiden,...
Creating Diverse Leadership Teams with Gotara Founder D Sangeeta
Are you committed to building a more diverse talent pipeline at work? Listen in as Gotara CEO D Sangeeta explains how to make your leadership team more diverse.
The Power of Podcasts. Are You Using It for Your Leadership Development?
Podcasts can be a powerful tool in a leader’s toolbox. On International Podcast Day, we celebrate the podcasts that inspire us to become better leaders.
Inviting and Leveraging Diverse Perspectives in Our Organizations with Cloverleaf Co-Founders Kirsten Moorefield and Darrin Murriner
Does your team appreciate their differences? Listen in as Kirsten Moorfield & Darrin Murriner explain how to leverage diverse perspectives in your organization!
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.
