If you’ve ever looked around at your team and thought, Why don’t they care as much as I do? – you’re not alone. A lack of employee engagement is showing up across all types of industries. Often, it’s a sign of missing connections, unclear expectations, and leadership that’s unintentionally out of sync.

The good news? You can fix it. But it starts with you.

In this episode of The C-Suite Mentor Podcast, Theresa Cantley is explaining why so many employees and teams are disengaged, what old leadership methods aren’t working anymore, and what to do today to increase your team’s engagement.

Things to listen for:

• What trends we’re seeing in employee engagement [3:17]

• Why a business foundation has to come before mastery in a role [4:22]

• What old leadership strategies aren’t connecting with employees anymore [7:43]

• How to get your team members to go the extra mile [20:23]

What’s one quality that makes a truly great leader? It’s not perfection, or having all the answers. And it’s definitely not being a know-it-all.

It’s intellectual humility – the ability to admit you don’t know everything, to be open to new perspectives, and to surround yourself with people who complement your strengths.

In this episode of The C-Suite Mentor Podcast, Theresa Cantley shares why intellectual humility might just be the best-kept leadership secret you’re missing, and how to embrace it to become a better leader.

Things to listen for:

• Why not having all the answers can be a strength [2:14]

• What intellectual humility looks like as a business owner [5:09]

• Why surrounding yourself with good people is essential [11:04]

• What can happen when you embrace different perspectives [16:14]

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Have you ever heard of a snowplow manager? It’s someone who takes on all the work themselves. They load up their plate, power through tasks, and push everyone else out of the way in the process. At first glance, they might look like the ultimate team player – but in reality, this kind of behavior can quietly crush a team’s morale, turn into toxic productivity, and break the systems that keep a business running smoothly.

In this episode of The C-Suite Mentor Podcast, Theresa Cantley is explaining what this looks like, how it can affect your organization, and – most importantly – how to course correct if you see it happening.

Things to listen for:

• What a snowplow manager is, and how it leads to toxic productivity [1:04]

• The hidden cost of toxic productivity and doing it all [3:50]

• How to make sure your team is working toward the same collective goal [14:44]

• How understanding each team member’s strengths will help your team rise as one [17:48]

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If you’ve ever felt like everything is taking forever – whether it’s building your business, hitting a personal goal, or getting your big break – you’re not alone. It’s something I hear from clients all the time:

“Why is this taking so long?” “Shouldn’t I be further along by now?” “It feels like I’m doing everything right, but nothing is happening.”

In this episode of The C-Suite Mentor Podcast, Theresa Cantley shares how transformation takes time – and what you can do today to make consistent progress toward big changes.

Things to listen for:

• Why you’re not alone if you feel like progress is slow [1:17]

• How shifting your perspective on time can unlock progress [3:42]

• Why consistency matters more than intensity [6:49]

• How to recognize progress you might be overlooking [7:14]

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Do you ever find yourself saying, “I feel overwhelmed”? You're not alone. Theresa recently had a conversation with a client who was doing all the right things – setting goals, trying to plan ahead, and putting actions in place – but still felt overwhelmed.

Between rising costs, unpredictable tariffs, economic uncertainty, team challenges, and just the everyday chaos of running a business, she felt stuck. And maybe you’ve been there too – spinning your wheels, checking tasks off a list, and still feeling like you’re getting nowhere.

This episode of The C-Suite Mentor Podcast is what Theresa shared with her client – and it’s full of the wisdom she’s learned over the years as a business owner and a leadership mentor.

Things to listen for:

• The real reason you’re feeling overwhelmed [01:46]

• Why so many business leaders today feel overwhelmed [02:21]

• Why going back to your vision is essential for beating overwhelm [11:52]

• How to focus on building for a better business [14:28]

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If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “Who am I to be doing this?” – you’re not alone. In this episode of The C-Suite Mentor Podcast, host Theresa Cantley sits down with her right-hand woman, friend, and former coaching client Katy Hommes for a real talk about entrepreneur imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and staying grounded during big transitions.

If you’ve ever felt like an imposter while building your dream, launching your work, or simply trying something new – this episode is for you.

Things to listen for:

• How many entrepreneurs – even Theresa and Katy – deal with imposter syndrome [4:40]

• How to turn self-doubt into a strength [6:53]

• Why so many entrepreneurs deal with imposter syndrome [7:54]

• How to know when it’s truly time to pivot [32:56]

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On this episode of The C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley chats with DEI consultant and podcast host Taryell Simmons to talk about something that’s not only close to his heart, but critical to the future of work: neurodiversity in the workplace.

Taryell is breaking down what exactly neurodiversity in the workplace means, why people are so resistant to workplace change, and how we can start to build a better future for everyone.

Things to listen for:

• What neurodiversity really means [5:38]

• Why communities are a superpower [16:10]

• What companies and organizations miss when they try to implement DEI [30:41]

• What holds businesses back from embracing neurodiversity in the workplace [46:09]

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In the middle of economic turbulence, market volatility, and headline after headline about layoffs and global shifts, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We’re leading in uncertain times, and it can be scary. But as business owners and leaders, we can choose how we respond—and that choice makes all the difference.

On this episode of The C-Suite Mentor, Theresa Cantley is sharing a message in response to the uncertainty many of us are feeling. While we can’t control the economy, we can control our mindset, our perspective, and how we can lead with strength and empathy in uncertain times.

Things to listen for:

• Why volatility, uncertainty, and anxiety are at all-time highs right now [1:27]

• When it’s time to shift your mindset (not your strategy) [6:16]

• Why empathy and transparency matter more now than ever [11:49]

• How to play the long game and get the support you need [25:01]

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