Stepping Into The Arena

By Karen Gombault

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Grounded and Aligned™ is a podcast for people in senior roles who carry real responsibility - budgets, teams, visibility, and pressure that doesn’t switch off at the end of the day. If your role has grown faster than your comfort zone… If you’re managing up, setting boundaries, delegating, and absorbing more than you used to… If you care about being effective and human (without being inauthentic or pushing yourself past your limits), this show is for you. I’m Karen Gombault. I’ve spent decades working internationally in complex corporate environments, and today I work as an executive coach with senior professionals navigating expanded scope and expectations. Each week, I take one real situation and slow it down... not to analyze it, but to bring perspective, language, and judgment back into the picture. No hype. No generic advice. Just grounded conversations for navigating complex roles with composure and self-trust. 🎧 Subscribe and tune in weekly. Let's connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karengombault/ https://www.instagram.com/karengombaultcoaching/ Email: Karen@karengombault.com For coaching inquiries or to learn more, visit: https://www.karengombault.com/workwithme

Episode Date
#51: Leadership Lessons You Can't Script
Jan 07, 2026
#50: Looking Back and Looking Forward
Dec 31, 2025
#49: When Stepping In Undermines Your Leadership
Dec 24, 2025
#48: Evolution
Nov 20, 2025
#47: Grateful and Dissatisfied Can Co-exist
Nov 13, 2025
#46: The Power of Mentorship in Executive Growth
Nov 06, 2025
#45: Year in Review: Lessons from a Big Leap
Oct 30, 2025
#44: How to Recover When a New Job Doesn’t Work Out
Oct 23, 2025
#43: Stop The Power Leaks
Oct 16, 2025
#42: How Power Leaks Erode Your Influence
Oct 09, 2025
#41: Delegation Benefits Everyone
Oct 02, 2025
#40: White Space: The Hidden Power Executives Overlook
Sep 25, 2025
#39: Influence Decisions Before the Meeting Starts
Sep 18, 2025
#38: Stepping Into the Arena: Own Your Executive Power
Sep 11, 2025
#37: How to Lead Former Peers Without Losing Your Authority
Aug 27, 2025
#36: Stop Waiting for Your Boss to Change
Aug 20, 2025
#35: 7 Strategies for Instant Leadership Credibility
Aug 13, 2025
#34: Wellbeing At Work: Leadership Boundaries
Aug 06, 2025
#33: When The Honeymoon Is Over: Managing Messy
Jul 30, 2025
#32: How To Uplevel Your Self-Concept
Jul 23, 2025
#31: Your First 90 Days - Deliver Impact and Build Influence [Start Strong Series]
Jul 16, 2025
#30: Your First 30 Days - Build Relationships and Gain Clarity [Start Strong - Part 2]
Jul 09, 2025
#29: Your First 5 Days — Show Up Intentionally [Start Strong Series - Part 1]
Jul 02, 2025
#28: Navigating Ambiguity in New Leadership Roles
Jun 25, 2025
#27: Navigating Office Politics
Jun 18, 2025
#26: Healthspan as a strategic advantage, with Corinne Briaud
Jun 11, 2025
#25: How to Lead Your Team Through Uncertainty, Without Losing Yourself
Jun 04, 2025
#24: Stay Grounded When the Unexpected Hits
May 28, 2025
#23: Coaching Reimagined for Executive Women’s Real Leadership Challenges
May 21, 2025
#22: Lead Yourself First: The Power of Ownership in Career Growth
May 14, 2025
#21: Improve Tough Work Relationships Fast
May 07, 2025
#20: The Power of Boundaries with Karen Viesta
Apr 30, 2025
#19: Coaching: Your Shortcut to Growth and Impact
Apr 23, 2025
#18: Leadership Starts Within: Strong Foundations, Stronger Impact
Apr 16, 2025
#17: Strait Talk: 5 Principles That Supported My Career Growth
Apr 09, 2025
#16: Leadership Traits That Accelerate Success
Apr 02, 2025
#15: 10 Ways to Boost Your Visibility Without Bragging
Mar 26, 2025
#14: Stress is Inevitable, But Overwhelm is Optional—Here’s Why
Mar 19, 2025
#13: Own Your Visibility, Own Your Success
Mar 12, 2025
#12: How to Get on the Promotion Shortlist
Mar 05, 2025
#11: Women Leading Boldly: Leadership Lessons from 18 Inspiring Female Leaders
Feb 26, 2025
#10: From Self-Doubt to Self-Assurance: Let Go of What Others Think
Feb 19, 2025
#9: How to Stop Taking Things Personally at Work
Feb 12, 2025
#8: Networking 101: Build Meaningful Connections Without the Stress
Feb 05, 2025
#7: Transform Your Thinking: 7 Mindset Shifts for Leadership Success
Jan 29, 2025
#6: Active Listening – The Leadership Superpower
Jan 22, 2025
5: The 10 Most Common Ways You Self-Sabotage
Jan 15, 2025
4: The Confidence Shift: Building Belief in Your Leadership Abilities
Jan 08, 2025
3: The Hidden Cost of Overthinking Your Decisions
Dec 25, 2024
#2: 10 Leadership Realities No One Tells You When You’re Promoted
Dec 18, 2024
#1: Starting Strong in Your New Leadership Role
Dec 11, 2024
Trailer: Welcome to Grounded and Aligned™
Dec 06, 2024