Expressions of Leadership
Expressions of Leadership
Podcast Description
Leaders come from every walk of life. When honing your own leadership style, learning from others is powerful. Join leadership consultant and coach Michele Kawamoto Perry in conversation with a variety of leaders—from the start-up CEO breaking new technology ground, to the teacher challenging the status quo, to the doctor caring for patients, to the artist creating innovative work. She’ll delve into styles, explore philosophies, and uncover stand-out practices. Get inspired by new perspectives and ways to lead more effectively from those who make it happen.
Michele Kawamoto Perry founded The Forward Project, a leadership development and cultural transformation consultancy. As a corporate coach dedicated to transforming organizations by fostering stronger foundational leadership skills, she helps those ready to make a change bring out their own leadership abilities. Michele knows the impact each individual can make and is on a mission to use leadership development to build a more engaging, inclusive, and creative world.
Look for new episodes every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube @ExpressionsOfLeadership.
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The podcast focuses on leadership development, cultural transformation, and innovative practices, featuring episodes that delve into topics such as authenticity in leadership with entrepreneur Shayla Height, adapting to new technologies in the workplace with Debra Perry Piscioni and Josh Drean, and the intersection of culinary arts and leadership with chef Katie Chin.
Leaders emerge from every walk of life, and leadership is something you practice, not a title you hold. On Expressions of Leadership, executive coach and leadership development strategist Michele Kawamoto Perry talks with startup founders, teachers, healthcare practitioners, artists, and changemakers about how they lead, what shaped them, and what they’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re defining your leadership or evolving it, you’ll come away with real stories and practical ideas to lead with greater impact.
Michele is the founder of The Forward Project, where she helps organizations build cultures where leadership shows up at every level.
Listen live on CKMS-FM, Mondays 12–1 pm ET (replay Fridays 7–8 am ET), or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @ExpressionsOfLeadership on Instagram and YouTube.
In this episode of Expressions of Leadership, host Michele Kawamoto Perry speaks with Geoff Shotz about his unconventional journey from semi-professional hockey to becoming a Steadicam operator and television director. Geoff reflects on taking risks, learning on the job, and the mentors and unexpected opportunities that shaped his career, including his transition to directing The Vampire Diaries.
Geoff also shares lessons on leading under pressure, building trust, giving credit, and balancing accountability with empathy. From creating supportive environments on set to overcoming his fear of dancing and discovering salsa, his stories reveal the value of staying curious, embracing challenges, and being willing to learn.
Learn more about Geoff’s work on IMDB at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0795223/ Follow Geoff on Instagram @geoffshotz.
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Discover more about host Michele Kawamoto Perry and The Forward Project’s expertise in culture transformation and leadership development at www.theforwardproject.co. Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Expressions of Leadership and Geoff Shotz 01:26 Finding His Way Into Film School 05:23 Learning Film Production on the Job 08:45 Taking the Risk to Become a Steadicam Operator 14:15 Committing to His Career 16:25 How a Short Film Opened a Door 19:42 The Power of Mentorship and Relationships 22:09 Ambition Without Undermining Others 23:53 Empathy and Leadership on Set 28:17 From Steadicam Operator to TV Director 31:48 Leading Beyond Your Job Title 36:24 Building Trust Through Accountability 39:09 Balancing Support and Accountability 40:43 Leading Under Pressure 43:16 Why Every Team Member Matters 46:26 Navigating Change in the Television Industry 48:32 The Legacy of Helping Others 50:06 Advice for the Next Generation 52:02 Wisdom & Whimsy: Overcoming a Fear of Dancing
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