Leading Through Crisis with Céline Williams

Updated: 23 Oct 2025 • 110 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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The workplace is changing fast. From economic uncertainty to cultural shifts and the rise of AI, business leaders are operating in a constant state of pressure, and a troubling leadership style is on the rise. In this episode, I sit down with CEO coach, venture capitalist, and author Kate Lowry to unpack what fear-base

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In this episode, business psychologist, emotional intelligence expert, and founder of Ei4Change, Dr. Robin Hills, shares how to stay grounded in human-centered leadership while navigating the rise of AI and embracing the opportunities it brings.  We explore the emotional and ethical limits of AI, and why critical think

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with seasoned entrepreneur, CEO, and author Rob Gallaher to discuss the importance of self-leadership, the mechanics of implementing a sustainable profit-sharing model, and what it takes to create a culture of shared success. We explore how Rob transitioned from micromanaging every

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"When things are going well, it’s exciting. When they’re not, you don’t know where the bottom is." In this episode, entrepreneur, author, and developer Jose Berlanga and I discuss navigating complexity and leadership lessons learned from childhood adversity and many years of leading through high-stakes moments.  We spe

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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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