You do not need better answers.
You may need to stop giving them.

If you are a leader who feels the pressure to fix, advise, and solve, this conversation may change the way you lead.

What if the breakthrough you are looking for begins with presence, not advice?

In this special launch-day episode, Ruth Saw sits down with globally respected executive coach Dr. Marcia Reynolds to explore why emotional presence is becoming the defining leadership skill of our time.

Many capable leaders carry the weight of performance targets, shifting priorities, team morale, and constant change. We enter conversations prepared with solutions, yet something still feels incomplete. Dr. Reynolds invites us to consider a different approach. One rooted in curiosity, emotional awareness, and the courage to pause.

In This Episode, We Explore

• Why giving advice, even when helpful, can unintentionally limit growth
• What it truly means to coach the person, not the problem
• How emotional triggers shape leadership conversations
• The difference between listening to respond and listening to understand
• Why presence builds authority more powerfully than expertise
• How emerging leaders can grow confidence without dominating the room

If you have ever felt caught between managing up and leading down, struggled to delegate because it feels easier to do it yourself, or walked out of a meeting wishing you had handled it differently, this episode will feel grounding, practical, and quietly transformative.

Coach the Person, Not the Problem (launch day bonus)

Today marks the release of the newly revised second edition of Coach the Person, Not the Problem.

In this expanded edition, Dr. Reynolds offers leaders a clear framework for creating breakthrough conversations that spark ownership and lasting change.

🔗 Get the Book on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Person-Not-Problem-Second/dp/B0FBVFQ6ZP/

✨ Bonus for Readers
After you purchase the book, you can access a companion bonus (toolkit) designed to help you apply these principles in real leadership conversations.

Access your bonus here: https://covisioning.com/your-book-bonus/

Connect with Dr. Marcia Reynolds

Website https://covisioning.com
Book Page: https://covisioning.com/coach-the-person-not-the-problem-2nd-edition/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciareynolds/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/MarciaReynolds
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_marcia_reynolds/

A Reflection for You

Where in your leadership might you be working too hard?

What might shift if you trusted your presence instead of your advice to lead the conversation?

As always, Clarity is Power and that power is YOU.

About Ruth
Ruth Saw is a leadership and communication coach, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Accredited Soundwave Practitioner, and author of five bestselling books on clarity, purpose, and faith.

Connect with Ruth Saw
Linkedin: Ruth Saw
Check out the International Bestselling Book: Clarity is Power

And don’t forget to rate, follow, and share this episode if it inspired you!

High-performing leaders know how to push through pressure.

But buried frustration does not disappear.

It leaks into meetings.
It shows up in your tone.
It shifts your body language.
It drains your energy.
It clouds your judgement.

The real question is: can you afford to carry it any longer?

In this second conversation with Helen Glanville, we move beyond crisis management into something many leaders rarely talk about: managing the internal tension that lingers after the storm.

Because what you carry does not stay hidden.

It shapes your tone.
Your judgement.
Your presence.
Your culture.

This episode is about emotional discipline, executive composure, and the leadership strength required to not take everything personally.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why strong leaders choose not to be easily offended
• How unspoken resentment impacts decision-making and team culture
• The 7 proven impacts of holding on to frustration
• Why emotional discipline is a competitive advantage in leadership
• How to initiate courageous, heart-to-heart conversations
• The power of adopting a personal policy: I choose not to carry the offence

Helen shares practical leadership wisdom on navigating difficult personalities, managing jealousy, addressing tension early, and leading without retaliation.

Because reacting is easy.

Responding with clarity is leadership.

And that protects your health, your influence, and your long-term leadership impact.

If you manage people, influence culture, or carry invisible emotional weight, this episode will strengthen your leadership mindset.

Because sometimes the greatest leadership battle is not external.

It is internal.

Connect with Helen Glanville
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-glanville-18966442/
Business: https://helenglanville.com
Second Chances Book: https://helenglanville.com/buy-book/

About the Story Behind the Lessons
Helen’s book Second Chances shares the powerful true story of her late husband Jeff’s public downfall, imprisonment, and the courageous journey of redemption and rebuilding that followed. If this conversation resonates with you, the book offers a deeper look into the leadership lessons behind the story.

About Ruth
Ruth Saw is a leadership and communication coach, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Accredited Soundwave Practitioner, and author of five bestselling books on clarity, purpose, and faith.

Connect with Ruth Saw
Linkedin: Ruth Saw
Check out the International Bestselling Book: Clarity is Power

And don’t forget to rate, follow, and share this episode if it inspired you!

How do you lead when everything feels unstable?

When there is public scrutiny.
When emotions are high.
When decisions carry weight.
And your team is looking to you for clarity.

In this episode of Clarity is Power, leadership coach Ruth Saw speaks with author and leader Helen Glanville about leading through crisis with courage, composure, and conviction.

This is not a theoretical discussion. It is a real conversation about navigating pressure, managing uncertainty, and rebuilding leadership strength when circumstances test both your identity and your reputation.

If you are a leader facing change, resistance, sudden organisational shifts, or high-stakes decisions, this episode will speak directly to you.

What You Will Learn in This Episode
• How to stay grounded when leading under pressure
• How to respond instead of react during crisis
• How to stabilise yourself before guiding your team
• What clarity looks like when there is no perfect playbook
• How to rebuild leadership confidence after setbacks

Helen shares her MAPP framework, a simple and practical crisis leadership model that helps leaders think clearly, act intentionally, and move forward with strength during uncertain seasons.

This episode blends emotional resilience with practical crisis leadership tools. It is especially relevant for emerging leaders navigating corporate pressure, shifting KPIs, team expectations, and sudden organisational change.

Connect with Helen Glanville
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-glanville-18966442/
Business: https://helenglanville.com
Second Chances Book: https://helenglanville.com/buy-book/

About the Story Behind the Lessons
Helen’s book Second Chances shares the powerful true story of her late husband Jeff’s public downfall, imprisonment, and the courageous journey of redemption and rebuilding that followed. If this conversation resonates with you, the book offers a deeper look into the leadership lessons behind the story.

About Ruth
Ruth Saw is a leadership and communication coach, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Accredited Soundwave Practitioner, and author of five bestselling books on clarity, purpose, and faith.

Connect with Ruth Saw
Linkedin: Ruth Saw
Check out the International Bestselling Book: Clarity is Power

And don’t forget to rate, follow, and share this episode if it inspired you!