25 Best California Leadership Podcasts

1. Coaching for Leaders

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Leaders aren't born, they're made. This Monday show helps you discover leadership wisdom through insightful conversations. Independently produced weekly since 2011, Dr. Dave Stachowiak brings perspective from a thriving, global leadership academy, plus more than 15 years of leadership at Dale Carnegie. Bestselling authors, expert researchers, deep conversation, and regular dialogue with listeners.MORE Host Dave Stachowiak
Producer/Network Dave Stachowiak
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2. Thirty Minute Mentors

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Leadership guru Adam Mendler goes one on one with America's most accomplished and insightful people on how they made it to the top and how you can too. Each episode features a wealth of practical, actionable advice from a leading CEO, founder, athlete, celebrity, influencer or general / admiral. Learn how to lead in today's landscape, become your best self and excel personally and professionally in thirty minutes.MORE Host Adam Mendler
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact

3. Leaders and Learners

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Sand & Shores helps tell true stories that have a powerful impact on real lives. We speak to elected officials, organizational leaders, experts, authors, and artists. The best leaders are lifetime learners. Let's hear their stories and follow the lead. #LLEADtheWay #LeadersCommunicateBeMORE Host Tonya McKenzie
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.2KInstagram 8.1K Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact

4. Leading Community Colleges in California

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Community College League of California President & CEO Larry Galizio talks with California Community College leaders about opportunities and challenges facing the system. Get to know some of California's most influential community college leaders and their take on leadership. Each month Dr. Galizio will interview a new community college leader. Episodes will be posted monthly.MORE Producer/Network Community College League of California
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.9KTwitter 5.1KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 48 min Get Email Contact

5. At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

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Real conversations and practical advice for everyday leaders. Sit across the table from one of the foremost experts in leadership and business. In his simple and approachable style, Pat tackles every topic related to the world of work (and some that aren't). From culture to teamwork to building world-class organizations, Pat brings his wisdom, humor, and insight together to provide actionable advice for leaders everywhere.MORE Hosts Patrick Lencioni, Cody Thompson
Producer/Network Matthew Lencioni
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 1.4K Avg Length 22 min Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

6. Disruptive Successor Podcast

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The Disruptive Successor Show is a podcast for next-generation leaders in family businesses and entrepreneurs, targeting listeners from various industries. Topics covered include business coaching, branding, communication, employee ownership, exit planning, financial management, leadership, innovation, intergenerational transfer, marketing, multi-generational family businesses, and more. The show features guests from various fields, typically running businesses with 10 to 200 employees and $1M to $20M in revenues.MORE Email ****@thegoldhillgroup.com
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1.2KInstagram 357 Avg Length 43 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Environmental Leadership Chronicles

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Environmental Leadership Chronicles is brought to you by the California Association of Environmental Professionals. We interview leaders in the environmental industry to share information about their career development beyond the technical work. This podcast is for anyone who is interested in any and all things within the environmental profession.MORE Producer/Network AEP
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 611Twitter 60Instagram 153 Avg Length 42 min Video Podcast YouTube
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8. We Build Leaders Podcast

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The We Build Leaders Podcast is a place for leadership and spiritual growth for those serving in ministry. We are committed to equip, develop, and resource pastors and local church leaders. This podcast is hosted by the Northern California and Nevada Assemblies of God where We Build Pastors.MORE Producer/Network AGNCN
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 117Instagram 927 Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

9. ACNL in Action

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ACNL in Action is the podcast for anyone who wants to learn more about nursing, leadership, and everything in between. Host Charlene Platon talks to healthcare leaders from the bedside to the boardroom, in service and academia, to get their perspective on issues facing nurses.MORE Producer/Network The Association of California Nurse Leaders
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 1.4K Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact

10. Thought Leader Life

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Host Mitchell Levy brings you insights from thought leaders about thought leadership
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Producer/Network Mitchell Levy
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1.4K Avg Length 8 min Since Dec 2013 Get Email Contact

11. The Pausecast

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The Pausecast offers insights and interviews on transformational leadership using Emotional Intelligence, Neuroscience, Mindfulness, and more. Hosted by Rachael O'Meara, MBA, MA, ACC, an executive coach with over a decade at Google and co-founder of SIC Venture Studio, she empowers leaders to excel - without the overwhelm. Her 3 books 'pause', 'Pause the Journal', and her collaboration 'Leading with Self-Awareness' are key resources for career growth and change. Her work is featured in the NYT, WSJ, HBR, and TEDx. The Pausecast inspires a transformative approach to leadership worldwide.MORE Host Rachael O'Meara
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 22 min Get Email Contact

12. Finding the Funny

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It's funny business! Learn leadership & business skills to deal with people & handle life's curveballs. A professional comedian offers laughs & practical tips.Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues.Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud).MORE Host Jan McInnis
Producer/Network Jan McInnis
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13. Equity Leadership Now

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Equity Leadership Now! hosts conversations with equity-conscious leaders from university settings who transform structures and strategies for educating, particularly for those who are marginalized. We complement the mission and goals of the 21st Century California State Leadership Academy.Housed in the Leadership Programs of Berkeley's School of Education, we acknowledge our presence on unceded Ohlone land. We explore innovative ideas and compelling work of educational leaders at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to realize individual, social, and environmental justice.MORE Producer/Network Jabari Mahiri
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 2.1KInstagram 886 Avg Length 34 min Get Email Contact

14. CMUA Water & Power Leadership

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The premier podcast about water and energy issues in California and beyond. We interview the thought leaders, decision makers and innovators driving the water and energy sector forward.
Producer/Network CMUA
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 379Twitter 1.9K Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

15. Failing Up With Dr. Richard Handley

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Rich barely graduated from his small desert high school. That was a long time ago. It was his local community college that lifted the veil, opened the door, and ignited his passion for learning. Since then, this scrappy kid from Lancaster, California would become a Harvard-educated executive leader.The Failing Up Podcast is a masterclass in personal and professional optimization. Dr. Rich infuses his experience, knowledge, and wisdom as an operational leader, clinician, filmmaker, and serial entrepreneur, fitness, nutrition, leadership, emerging technologies, entertainment, entrepreneurship.MORE Host Dr. Richard Handley
Producer/Network Richard Handley
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16. Team Anywhere Leadership Podcast

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Team Anywhere's mission is to uncover Leaders on the Front Lines that are building teams and cultures where the majority of the workers are dispersed throughout the city, state, country, or world. We explore how these leaders foster engagement through trust, authenticity, and a sense of community. Ultimately, we are uncovering the new skills and practices that leaders must take on to connect, inspire, and transform their teams to compete in the new dispersed global economy.MORE Producer/Network Mitch Simon & Brett Putter
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 435Twitter 561Instagram 1.5K Avg Length 33 min Get Email Contact

17. Here To There With Carolyn Taketa

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We focus on moving from Here, wherever you are as an individual in your personal life, leadership, or church ministry.Each monthly episode features a conversation with someone in small groups ministry, authors, thought leaders, and pastors.A monthly podcast by Carolyn Taketa. Here To There releases on each month. Carolyn Taketa serves as the Executive Director of Small Groups at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, California, where she has been on staff since 2005. She oversees all aspects of the small-group ministry, participates in Calvary's senior leadership team.MORE Producer/Network Carolyn Taketa | Lumivoz
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 125.8KTwitter 4.3KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 39 min Get Email Contact

18. The Bright Side, Life and Leadership

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Alexis Robin is an Executive Coach and radio host of The Bright Side This weekly Leadership Coaching Show hits on topics regarding, work life, leadership, communication, relationships and real life.MORE Producer/Network Alexis Robin
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 791Instagram 652 Avg Length 13 min Get Email Contact

19. Let's Talk About Leadership

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Let's Talk About Leadership, Service and Sisterhood has all the latest tips and tricks for teens to stay in the know with sisterhood, leadership and service in your personal and social life!
Producer/Network California Rainbow for Girls
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 8.3KTwitter 302Instagram 2.8K Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

20. Leader's Playbook

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As featured on leadersHum's list of Top 50 Leadership Podcasts of 2022, the Global Mentor Network's Leader's Playbook is a show about how to drive transformational impact in your organization. Our hosts, Thuy Vu and Dr. Diane Hamilton, talk with innovative thinkers across various sectors to hear about the best tools, resources, practices, and strategies to help you and your team reach the top of their game. We can't wait to share our leaders' insights with you.MORE Email ****@globalmentornetwork.net
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21. The CEO Podcast

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Join southern California-based entrepreneurs and business leaders, Dr. Scott De Long and Vince Moiso, MBA on an inspiring journey through the world of executive leadership
Hosts Scott De Long, Vincent Moiso, MBA
Producer/Network Scott De Long & Vince Moiso
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 134Twitter 290Instagram 187 Avg Length 34 min Get Email Contact