Building Leadership Community

Building Leadership Community

Hosted by: Coach Dora Mendez

Are You Feeling Lonely at the Top? As leaders, we often find ourselves isolated, carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. The pressure to perform, make tough decisions, and always be “on” can be...

Episodes

The Neuroscience Nobody Tells You About Being a Leader

Season #3

Overview In Season 3, Coach Dora explores leadership through the lens of neuroscience with Dr. Christopher Eaddy and Lisa Oborne. Drawing from psychology, biology, and organizational systems, they examine how...
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The Real Problem With Inclusion Programs in Organizations

Season #3

In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez is joined by educator and national equity leader Dr. Danielle R. Moss Cox for a deep conversation on leadership, mentorship, and community. Dr. Cox...
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Tired of Corporate? Here's What Happened When He Left

Season #3

What does it take to go from corporate stability to building something entirely new? In this Season 3 episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez sits down with entrepreneur and inventor Todd Hanson,...
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Lead With Excellence AND Humanity | Falguni Shah

Season #3

In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez speaks with Dr. Falguni Shah—physician, organizational psychologist, and author—about Truth Lighting, a leadership framework designed to counter...
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The Teams That Win All Have This One Thing

Season #3

Show Notes What do winning teams consistently get right? In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez and HR expert Kyle Patrick Smith explore leadership as responsibility and service. They...
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The Culture Challenge Every Leader Faces Today

Season #3

What does it take to build organizations where people truly thrive? In this episode of Building Leadership Community, Coach Dora Mendez sits down with Stephan Spilkowitz, Director of Engagement and Culture at...
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Love and Heartbreak of the Diaspora | Zenaida Mendez on Immigration, Activism & Leadership

Season #3

Season 3 of Building Leadership Community Podcast opens with a powerful conversation between host Coach Dora Mendez and activist, advocate, and author Zenaida Mendez. In this episode, Zenaida shares her immigration...
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Leadership Doesn't Have to Be Lonely | Holiday Special with Coach Dora Mendez

Season #3

Welcome to Building Leadership Community, the podcast spotlighting leaders who drive positive social impact through bold, values-aligned leadership. In this special preview episode, Coach Dora reflects on growth,...
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