Leading Through Crisis with Céline Williams

Updated: 07 Aug 2025 • 106 episodes
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Leading Through Crisis is the podcast for leaders who aren’t afraid to face the hard stuff head-on. Hosted by leadership and culture expert Céline Williams, each episode offers real, unfiltered conversations with business trailblazers, change-makers, and truth-tellers. From navigating uncertainty to building cultures that actually work for humans, Céline delves into the messy realities of leadership, while also offering practical tools you can use today to lead with more clarity, connection, and courage.

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“We tend to do things because that’s the way it’s always been, not because it’s the right answer.” In this episode, Belonging and Connection Strategist, Dr. Roz Cohen, shares a practical approach to hiring practices that foster employee engagement and belonging at work, as well as how leaders can share the mental load

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“Charisma is really about how we portray ourselves and engage with people on a deeper level.”  In this episode, organizational psychologist Richard Reid talks to us about the power of charisma and why being charismatic may not mean exactly what you think it does.  Learn about the difference between our System 1 and Sys

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“Don’t let your situation define who you are. You define who you are.” Today’s guest, Kijuan Amey, is a dynamic speaker, author, and advocate for resilience. He shares how a motorcycle accident that nearly took his life became the catalyst for growth and why he’s so passionate about helping others win in life’s lessons

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In this episode of Leading Through Crisis, speaker, coach/trainer, and former opera director, Elizabeth Bachman, shares about overcoming communication problems at work, particularly between men and women.  We cover: - The two main thinking styles  - What gets lost in translation - Showing the value of things NOT going

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In today’s episode of Leading Through Crisis, we explore the question, “What’s at stake when leaders are unprincipled, unethical, incompetent, and selfish?” Philippe Johnson, a retired US Air Force officer, advocate for principled and ethical leadership, and author, shares his thoughts, particularly as they relate to p

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“We want to foster a culture where we’re open, honest, transparent, and people can grow. When you’re given the chance to express what you want/think, as well as know how you contribute, it creates this magical little atmosphere (aka workplace culture).” Today's Leading Through Crisis episode is all about building an in

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