The Potentialist Podcast with Dr. Lee Koles
Your home for science-backed strategies to unlock your potential and achieve remarkable results.
You’re capable of far more than you realize. The Potentialist Podcast is your home for science-backed strategies to unlock your potential. Psychologist and coach Dr. Lee Koles explores the science of human potential and shares practical tools to help you gain clarity, build confidence and take action to achieve remarkable results. Each episode blends psychology, research, and coaching insights to help you move forward with purpose and precision. Topics include: leadership development, career growth, motivation, executive coaching, CliftonStrengths, team effectiveness, transformation, confidence, burnout prevention, decision-making, overcoming self-doubt, and finding purpose and fulfillment.
Formerly CareerSequel - The Return to Work Podcast with Lee Koles, Ph.D. (Ep 1-72)
Episodes
80 episodes
How to Build Unshakable Confidence (with Nayshondra Mercer)
What does it take to live and lead with unshakable confidence? In this episode of The Potentialist Podcast, Dr. Lee Koles is joined by Nayshondra Mercer, best-selling author and leadership coach who specializes in helping others live unapologet...
FLASHBACK EPISODE: Coping with Anxiety at Work
Work stress is common. Constant anxiety, overwhelm and emotional exhaustion don’t have to be.In this episode of The Potentialist Podcast Dr. Lee Koles breaks down the science behind workplace anxiety and shares practical, research-backed...
FLASHBACK EPISODE: When You Need to Make a Decision
In this FLASHBACK episode I share my favorite life coach strategies to help you make decisions. When you decide to become decisive, you open yourself up to growth, confidence and moving yourself forward so that you can achieve what you want in ...
The Transformative Power of Doing Less: How Slowing Down Propels You Forward (with Karianne Michelle)
What if slowing down is the fastest way to move forward?In this episode, I sit down with Karianne Michelle to explore the science behind doing less and why it can be the key to unlocking more focus, energy and impact. Kariann...
Why You're Stuck and How to Unlock Your Potential
In Part 3 of the 3-Part Unlock Your Potential series, we go from stuck to unlocked. If you’ve been feeling frozen, overwhelmed or unable to take that next step, this episode will show you exactly why and how to move forward.In t...
Ep. 75 - Hidden Potential: 3 Signs You're Meant for More
In Part 2 of the Unlock Your Potential series, Dr. Lee Koles dives into the concept of hidden potential and the subtle, science-backed signs that you’re capable of more than you’re currently experiencing.This episode breaks down...
What is Potential? (Debunking the Myths)
You are capable of far more than you realize.In this kickoff episode of the Unlock Your Potential series, Dr. Lee Koles breaks down one of the most misunderstood concepts in leadership development, career growth and personal suc...
The Final Episode (and New Beginning)
After three years away, I’m back behind the mic - and this conversation is different.In this episode, I share what led me to step away so suddenly, what was happening in my life during that time, and what it took to return. This is a per...
Ep. 72 - When Your Career Path Leads to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Work - (with Nihal Kattar)
It’s a lightbulb moment when your ideal career path presents itself (at last!). My former client, Nihal Kattar, shares his career story that began with doubt and worry and ended with a dream job as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator ...
Secrets to Work-Life Balance (with Laurie Halter)
In this episode of the CareerSequel podcast, guest Laurie Halter and I get real about the challenges of work-life balance. We discuss:Authenticity as your secret weaponNavigating your career through divorceThe gift...
Writing a Cover Letter (without the Stress!)
Today’s episode eliminates the stress and mystery from writing a cover letter. I answer the pressing question, “Do I HAVE to write one?” (Spoiler Alert: Yes, you (nearly always) do.)I give you my 3 rules for writing a winning cover lette...
Interview Red Flags
Take a peek into the brain of a hiring manager. In this episode I reveal the 5 interview red flags that will eliminate a job candidate from the running. Get set: they’re not what you think they are. In fact, you’re likely going into an intervie...
BEST OF 2022: Finding Your Purpose (with Sari Kimbell)
You've been waiting for this: my #1 episode in my "BEST OF 2022 SERIES" countdown, where I unveil the most downloaded, shared and discussed podcast episodes of the year!In my most listened to episode of 2022, coach Sari Kimbell and I di...
BEST OF 2022: When a Nonlinear Career Path is the Perfect One (with Enith Williams)
Join me for the third episode in my “BEST OF 2022” Series where I count down the most downloaded, shared and discussed episodes of the year.This episode is about a very twisty, curvy career path that ends in a dream job. It’s the story o...
BEST OF 2022: Changing Careers to Pursue a Big, Giant Dream (with Judith Gaton)
Join me for the second episode in my “BEST OF 2022” Series where I count down the most downloaded, shared and discussed episodes of the year.This week you meet Judith Gaton - a stylist, life coach, author and former lawyer. We discuss ch...
BEST OF 2022: Lessons From My Mom About Returning to Work
Welcome to the first episode in my "BEST OF 2022" Series where I count down the most downloaded, shared and discussed episodes of the year. This week I introduce you to the person who personally demonstrated to me that you can step...
Using Your Strengths to Accomplish Career Goals (with my coach, Dave Moreno)
Join me in a special episode as I coach my coach! Listen in to my conversation with life and business coach, Dave Moreno. I unveil Dave’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths, shedding light on his unique talents that set him apart from others.Dave an...
Inside a Strengths Coaching Session (with Kristi Falany)
Want to peek behind the curtain at a real Strengths Coaching session? Join me as I walk life coach Kristi Falany through her CliftonStrengths results. I shed light on Kristi’s unique strengths - what makes her unique and how she can use her tal...
Uplevel Your Career with Gratitude
In this episode, we’re going to dive into gratitude - talk about the science of it: Why it feels good, the neuroscience behind it, how we can create more of it and how we can use it.I want you to bring gratitude into your life - not only...
The Career Paths Not Taken (with my mentor, Dr. Saul Kassin)
Today’s episode is all about the career paths not taken, the decisions you make that steer you from one path to another - and how it all seems to work out.I’m honored to have my mentor, social psychologist Dr. Saul Kassin, join me on the...
Be the CEO of Your Career (with Andra Erickson)
In this episode, I talk with life and business coach Andra Erickson about assessing your career from a strategic vantage point: as the CEO. Andra shares strategies for adopting a CEO mindset to achieve vision, clarity, decision maki...
How to Recover from Burnout (with Pete Beskas)
Burnout plagues personal lives and derails careers. It impacts people at all levels of their career journey, regardless of age or their job tenure. Guest Pete Beskas, is a certified Life Coach who specializes in helping clients with...
Career Inspiration from a Navy SEAL (with JP Bolwhann)
This week’s episode offers an insider’s view of a career path that twisted, turned and defied the odds. A former Navy SEAL, JP Bolwahnn, is a certified life and fitness coach who helps his clients unlock the healthiest and most highly effective...
Insider Secrets of LinkedIn (with Jeremy Schifeling)
This episode features special guest, Jeremy Schifeling, co-author of the fantastic book,
LinkedIn Profile Workshop - Part IV: Your About Section
Join me for the finale of my 4-Part LinkedIn Profile Workshop. In this episode, I take the mystery out of writing your About Section - the part of your profile that lets your personality shine. I walk you through a framework so you can confiden...
