Episode 1: The Foundation of Great Leadership

Welcome to the first episode of Leadership Wake-Up Call with your host, Amanda Foust! Amanda is a seasoned leader and high-performance coach. She created this podcast to help leaders like you navigate the complexities of leadership in today’s world.

In this episode, Amanda shares her journey, insights, and mission for this series, dedicated to developing leaders who are both relational and results-driven. She highlights how this podcast is a natural offshoot from her other podcast, Wake Up to Your Life, where she noticed a high demand for leadership-focused episodes. Now, Amanda is all in, bringing her real-world experience and hands-on strategies to this spinoff podcast.

Key Takeaways:

1. Why Leadership Wake-Up Call – This podcast is designed for both seasoned leaders and new managers, giving actionable strategies for scaling businesses, building strong teams, and nurturing a healthy, sustainable company culture.

2. Leadership Philosophy – Amanda believes leadership is more than just a title. It’s about intentionally developing yourself and your team to create a growth-oriented environment. Her relational, holistic approach to leadership helps leaders invest in their people without sacrificing results.

3. What You’ll Learn – Over the next 10 episodes, Amanda will cover essential leadership principles, from building a high-performing team to finding a balance between relationships and results. You’ll discover practical tools for hiring, inspiring, and developing a team that can drive your business or organization forward.

4. Real Experiences, Real Solutions – With a decade of experience and an extensive leadership background, Amanda shares not just textbook knowledge but the practical lessons she's learned from coaching leaders across various industries and running her own successful marketing agency, Homegrown Collective.

5. Get Ready to Level Up – Each episode will provide actionable steps to help you grow as a leader. Whether you’re facing hiring challenges, team dynamics issues, or personal growth needs, you’ll find insights for your leadership journey.

Next Steps:

• Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes.
• Reflect on your current leadership challenges and goals.
• Connect with Amanda on Instagram at @wakeuptoimpact or email her at support@wakeupyourlife.co to explore coaching or share your journey.

Get ready to wake up to your potential as a leader, bring out the best in yourself and others, and navigate leadership with confidence and care. Let’s go!