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
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!
The Long Game: Long-Term Thinking in a Short-Term World with Communication Coach Dorie Clark
When was the last time you didn’t feel busy, pressed for time? Bestselling author Dorie Clark discusses her book, The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World.
5 Principles for Taking Leaps of Faith with Procter & Gamble SVP of R&D and Innovation, Julie Setser
Leaders looking to grow embrace uncertainty and take a leap of faith. Julie Setser, SVP of R&D and
Innovation at P&G, shares her 5 Principles for Taking Leaps of Faith.
Connection That Grows Influence and Impact with Executive Essentials CEO Michelle Tillis Lederman
Networking is something you do; a Connector is who you are. Listen in as Michelle Tillis Lederman explains how to grow influence and impact through connection.
What Senior Executives Need to Be Listening for Today, with CMO Sherianne James
Does your team act on the open invitation to share honestly? Listen in as Sherianne James explains why deliberate listening is an essential leadership skill.
Leading Systems and Managing Risk During a Crisis with Crocs Chief Operating and Transformation Officer, Elaine Boltz
On this episode of Workplace Forward, Elaine joins me to discuss what she’s learned about managing risk in a crisis and describe how she’s grown in her ability to lead across systems in the last two years.
Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety with Thought Leader, Brett Townsend
What can leaders do to create a culture of psychological safety at work? Listen in as Brett Townsend shares his anti-Michael Corleone approach to leadership.
The Importance of Clarity in Leadership with Roti CEO, Justin Seamonds
How do you lead a restaurant through the uncertainty of a global pandemic? Listen in as Justin Seamonds describes the importance of clarity in leadership.
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.
