My Children Took Over the Podcast | What They Taught Me About Leadership

Show Notes

This episode is different in the best way.

In honor of Take Your Children to Work Day, Coach Dora invites her children to step into the role of co-hosts. What unfolds is a conversation that moves beyond leadership theory and into something more grounded, personal, and real.

They ask about how the podcast is built, how leadership is practiced in teaching and business, and what advice she would give her younger self.

But what makes this conversation meaningful is what happens in between the answers.

There’s reflection. There’s honesty. And there’s a moment where leadership becomes less about strategy… and more about responsibility, example, and love.

This episode is especially meaningful for anyone thinking about the kind of leader they want to be… not just at work, but in life.

⏱️ Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Leadership beyond the boardroom
00:55 – Podcast introduction and mission
01:20 – Children step in as co-hosts
02:23 – The podcast as a family collaboration
03:08 – How leadership conversations are structured
03:43 – The three questions every guest is asked
04:13 – Where podcast guests come from
05:02 – Teaching leadership in the classroom
05:49 – Staying organized as a leader
07:12 – Advice to a younger self
07:35 – Leading by example
07:47 – A moment of emotion and reflection
08:05 – Leading in a way your children can be proud of
08:14 – Why the kids wanted to host
09:04 – Generational leadership and legacy
10:21 – The impact of early exposure to leadership
10:55 – Producer reflection
11:19 – Recognizing young leaders
11:37 – Closing message to the community

Why This Conversation Matters

This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t just something we practice in professional spaces.

It’s something we live.

And often, the people learning from us aren’t in the room… they’re at home, watching how we show up every day.

Listen & Watch

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