People leadership requires courage. Think of a time you had to make tough decisions even when your employees disagreed. How did that impact you? What was the impact on the team? How did everyone ‘recover’ and continue working together? 

In this week’s episode of Managing Well, Tonya Ladipo reflects on how she made it through a week of hard conversations and what she did to prepare for it.

After the episode, go to http://www.theladipogroup.com/podcast to get tips on how you can show up as a better people manager and leader in your organization.

Ep 27: Moments of Courageous Leadership with Tonya Ladipo

True leadership isn’t about the hustle—it’s about authenticity, trust, and personal transformation. Lead with Purpose dives into the journey of breaking free from toxic mindsets, embracing personal growth, and leading with courage. From overcoming codependence to letting go and trusting your team, we explore what it truly means to be an effective leader. Discover how personal relationships shape leadership, why approval-seeking holds you back, and how to shift from mindless scrolling to mindful growth. Tune in for insights that will empower you to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose.


ABOUT Corey Boutwell

👑 Founder of Set The Standard & Set The Standard Retreats
🎙 Host of the Set The Standard Podcast | Fitness Pro Athlete
🔥 Helping high-level entrepreneurs, coaches & romantics build their dream career & body
💥 Working with the world’s leading experts to unlock your magnetic presence

CONNECT with Corey

Website: coreyboutwell.com
Instagram: @coreyboutwell

EP 3 - Lead with Purpose: Unlocking Authenticity & Growth with Corey Boutwell

Step into a journey of deep transformation, empowerment, and spiritual connection. Awaken & Empower explores how choosing love over fear can reshape your inner world, how leadership thrives through collaboration, and how true strength emerges from moments of powerlessness. Discover the magic of connecting with the Earth, the deeper meaning behind travel beyond tourism, and the hidden power of grid work. Join us as we unlock wisdom, elevate consciousness, and embrace a path of courage, authenticity, and purpose.

ABOUT Vuja Deûs

Vuja Deus is the founder and CEO of Limitless Love, a global facilitation enterprise dedicated to restoring the original template of love on this planet. As a visionary leader, he trains world-class facilitators, guiding entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to go all in on their personal and professional evolution. His work integrates somatic breathwork, embodied business practices, the art of facilitation, and masculine leadership principles, fostering deep personal transformation and collective consciousness expansion. A key aspect of his mission includes Sacred Site Immersions, where participants connect with the Earth's energetic blueprint through ancient portals and ley lines. Through his unwavering dedication, Vuja continues to ignite a movement of love, unity, and awakened leadership, empowering individuals to step into their limitless potential.

CONNECT with Vuja

Instagram: http://instagram.com/wearelimitlesslove
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/limitlesslovefacilitation

EP 5 - Awaken & Empower: Transforming Fear into Strength with Vuja Deûs

In this episode, we explore how understanding your nervous system can unlock powerful shifts in how you show up, create, and lead. We’ll talk about the evolving conversation around Montessori, Alzheimer's, neurodivergence, why embracing your unique wiring is a superpower, and how to move from self-criticism into self-expression. Plus — what if work could feel like play? And what if the path to your next level isn’t about fixing yourself — but about fully being yourself? This is your permission slip to get curious, challenge old narratives, and create from a place of authenticity and ease.

ABOUT Rebecca Grugan

Rebecca Grugan is a distinguished Australian entrepreneur, educator, and life coach renowned for her dedication to personal development and the Montessori educational approach. As the founder and Managing Director of I Am Montessori, she has significantly influenced early childhood education by integrating Montessori principles into learning environments for children aged 0 to 12. Prior to her ventures in education, Rebecca amassed experience in public relations and marketing, successfully helping multiple small businesses create their online brands.

In 2022, Rebecca co-founded Life by Eight, a transformative framework inspired by the Montessori philosophy and principles of nervous system regulation, including practices like cold exposure and breathwork. This initiative underscores her belief in the inherent potential of individuals and her commitment to fostering communities rooted in love and connection.

Beyond her entrepreneurial and educational pursuits, Rebecca is a certified life architect. NLP Trainer and business coach. She empowers individuals to design, build, and live extraordinary lives, offering guidance through personalised coaching sessions, events and resources. Rebecca's multifaceted career reflects her unwavering commitment to personal growth, education, and the cultivation of intentional living.

CONNECT with Rebecca

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rebeccagrugan
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@rebeccagrugan
Facebook: http://facebook.com/rebecca.grugan


EP 12 - Activate Your Potential: The Nervous System & Authenticity with Rebecca Grugan

Every workplace should be a psychologically safe space for its employees. On the Managing Well podcast, host Tonya Ladipo talks wellness in the workplace with people leaders, mental health professionals, HR experts, and more.

Raw and real conversations on courage, consciousness and leadership.

New tracks tagged #courageous leaders