Leadership Secrets You Need to Know with Jeff Holmes

Guest:Jeff HolmesExecutive Coach | Leadership Consultant | Founder, Holmes Executive CoachingHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:Can friendship and leadership really coexist at the top? In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug talks with executive coach Jeff Holmes about cracking the code on leadership clarity, accountability, and making decisions that actually stick. Jeff unpacks the idea of friendship leadership—why empathy doesn’t mean weakness—and shares how leaders can develop psychological capital (think: hope, confidence, resilience, and optimism) to thrive in any environment. If you’ve ever felt like you're juggling too many leadership hats, this episode is your reset button.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to Executive Coaching and Leadership Challenges03:03 – Friendship Leadership vs. Accountability in Leadership05:48 – Navigating Change: Understanding Change Styles09:04 – The Importance of Psychological Capital12:01 – Developing Hope, Confidence, Resilience, and Optimism14:53 – The Role of Coaching in Leadership Development39:01 – Final Thoughts on Leadership and CoachingConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug