Resilient Leadership
Resilient Leadership
Bridgette Theurer & Irvine Nugent, Ph.D.
The Resilient Leadership podcast is aimed at helping you lead with a greater sense of calm, clarity, and conviction even in anxious times. Co-hosted by Bridgette and Irvine both of whom are authors, leadership coaches, and trainers. Our mission is to offer you insights into leadership and life that you will find nowhere else. Let’s face it we are living in uncertain times and it’s not surprising we are feeling overworked and overwhelmed. Our show will offer you practical tools that you can use today and help you grow your resilience and strengthen your leadership. Subscribe and join us every other Tuesday morning for lively stories and chat about issues impacting you today. Come away with a practical exercise and a whole of fun along the way. See you on the next episode! Bridgette & Irvine
Ep 100: 100 Episodes Later: What Actually Makes Leaders Resilient
In this milestone 100th episode, Irvine and Bridgette reflect on what they’ve learned about resilient leadership across real moments of pressure, uncertainty, and challenge. They share six key truths that reveal resilience isn’t about having the right answers, but about staying present, grounded, and intentional in how you lead when it matters most.
May 5
27 min
Ep 99b: Why Aren’t They “Getting It?”
In this episode, Bridgette and Irvine explore the frustration many leaders feel when they have to repeat themselves, and still don’t understand why their messages aren’t getting through. They identify 3 key reasons for this breakdown in communication and what leaders can do to move beyond them.
Apr 21
28 min
Ep 99a: Minding Your ABCs: The Five Fundamental Needs of Humans as Work
In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette the core needs that drive behavior and performance at work, and what leaders can do to meet them.
Apr 7
28 min
Ep 98: Don’t Take It Home: How Leaders Protect Their Energy After Hard Days
In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette explore what happens after the meeting ends — when leaders carry emotional residue from difficult conversations into their homes, relationships, and sleep. They unpack why unresolved tension lingers in the body, how emotional spillover impacts leadership resilience, and practical ways to reset so pressure doesn’t travel beyond the workplace.
Mar 24
22 min
Ep 97: When Pressure Takes Over
In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette explore how pressure can pull leaders away from the way they want to show up, especially in moments of challenge, urgency, and emotional strain. They share practical insights and tools to help leaders recognize pressure sooner, regain composure, and respond with clarity and intention when it matters most.
Feb 24
25 min
Ep 96: The Biggest Impediment to Work/Life Balance
In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette explore the biggest obstacle to finding the kind of balance we desire in our work and lives, and it’s likely not what you think! Tune in to hear what might be getting in your way.
Feb 10
28 min
Ep 95: The High Price of Silence: Why Leaders Can’t Afford to Avoid Conflict
Avoiding conflict feels easier in the moment, but it quietly drains productivity, trust, and team morale. In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette reveal the true cost of silence — and share practical tools leaders can use to confront issues early, communicate with clarity, and restore healthier team dynamics.
Jan 20
27 min
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