Insurance Leaders Lab Podcast

Insurance Leaders Lab Podcast
Podcast Description
This podcast is for insurance professionals and leaders seeking inspiration, bold ideas, and actionable strategies.We discuss insurance, leadership, and personal fulfillment with some of the industry's most innovative minds and pioneers.Our guests are remarkable individuals from various insurance industry sectors and related fields. The host, Nina Shepard, has been an insurance leader for over three decades.Together, we explore what it truly means to be a bold and impactful leader in the ever-evolving insurance world.Welcome to the Insurance Leaders Lab podcast!
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The podcast explores themes of insurance, leadership, and personal fulfillment, with episodes focusing on topics such as operational efficiency, resilience, and the importance of company culture. For example, Kirklyn Smith discusses the significance of understanding one's purpose in work, while George Grishin emphasizes self-education and cultural nuances in the insurance sector.

This podcast is for insurance professionals and leaders seeking inspiration, bold ideas, and actionable strategies.
We discuss insurance, leadership, and personal fulfillment with some of the industry’s most innovative minds and pioneers.
Our guests are remarkable individuals from various insurance industry sectors and related fields. The host, Nina Shepard, has been an insurance leader for over three decades.
Together, we explore what it truly means to be a bold and impactful leader in the ever-evolving insurance world.
Welcome to the Insurance Leaders Lab podcast!

In this episode of Insurance Leaders Lab, I’m joined by Doug Noll—a lawyer turned peacemaker—who brings decades of wisdom in conflict resolution to the table. Doug has taught thousands how to defuse tension and resolve conflict in seconds. You will learn how to instantly calm any angry person—yes, in under 90 seconds. It’s a game-changing tool for leaders who want to create more peace, clarity, and connection in high-pressure moments.
Modern leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about presence, empathy, and the ability to transform conflict into progress. Doug shares real-life examples and simple practices to help anyone strengthen conflict resolution skills and lead with emotional intelligence. If you’re ready to upgrade how you lead in challenging situations, this episode is packed with practical takeaways that will shift how you think, listen, and communicate forever.
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