The Executive's Lounge
Podcast
Latest episode:
Episode 39. Culture is More Important than Charisma
Re-defining leadership, one story at a time.
Hosted by Christine Fonner
About MeAbout the Show
Despite a lifetime of following traditional paths, the world is now discovering the transformative voice of Christine Fonner, an expert in leadership, a seasoned educator, and an advocate for re-defining leadership one story at a time.
Armed with deep wisdom, lived experience, and a relentless drive for change, Christine steps into the spotlight on her own terms. Join her each week on “The Executives’ Lounge”, where she unearths the stories, struggles, and triumphs of women in leadership and challenges the systemic issues of the modern workplace.
With a mic in hand and a fire to inspire collective change, she unapologetically tackles modern societal divides with stepping into the uncomfortable conversations to explore what’s possible in the transformative power of Radical Care.
Each episode features raw, powerful conversations with thought leaders, changemakers, and cultural icons who are shaping the future of leadership. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a revolution in how we lead, connect, and thrive together.
Past Episodes
Episode 38. Hypnosis with Sheri: Let the Conscious Take a Rest
Episode 37. Bridging Wellness and Adventure to Lead a More Connected World
Episode 36. From Achieving to Becoming: My Narrative is Not About the Businesses That Failed
Episode 35. Failure is Getting You Closer to the Win
Episode 34. LIVE Discussion Panel - What Will It Take?
Episode 33. Bliss Is Your Birth Right
Episode 31. Returning the Knowledge
Episode 32. Will the White Man Please Sit Down?
Episode 30. When We Generously Listen
Episode 29. Don't Be Silly. Girls Can't Fly Airplanes!
Episode 28. The Future of AI…From Fear to Creativity to Love
Episode 27. To Just Help One Person
Episode 26. Change Is Simple But Not Easy
Episode 25. When You Don't Know What You Don't Know
Episode 24. What’s Your Exit Strategy?
Episode 23. Lyrics and Music as a Transcendent Healer for All of Us
Episode 22. Success Starts with Rewiring Yourself to Your Real Priorities
Episode 21. Living Larger Than Life
Episode 20. Scientifically Fringe-tastic! A Story of a Scientist in the Arts
Episode 19. You Don't Have to be an Expert to be a Leader
Episode 18. How We See Ourselves
Episode 17. Never Waste A Good Crisis
Episode 16. When the World Stops
Podcast Outtake #6: Your Titles Are a Mouthful!
Episode 15. It’s Time to Teach People to Call on Their Village
Episode 14. Let's F*ck Some Sh*t Up
Episode 13. The Glue That Holds Us Together
Episode 12: Thinking Ahead Towards a Better World
Episode 11: For Women to Heal, We Have to Have Community
Podcast Outtake #2: What am I doing??
Episode 10: Taylor Swope - Learn Your Sweet Spot
Episode 9: Hillary Gramm - Always Make the Ask
Episode 8: Bethany Rucker - Leading with LOVE
Episode 7: Sarah Umles - Stepping Into Vulnerability
Episode 6: Annie Giagni - Leadership Can Be Lonely
Episode 5: Dr. Marielle Reataza - Can Human Equity Ever Be Achieved?
Podcast Outtake #1: Cutting Off Our Hair! with Marielle Reataza
Episode 4: Joanne Zannoni - Never Let the Fear Stop You
Episode 3: Elysa Walk - When the Office Has No Walls
Episode 2: Des Caminos - Reset Your Life
Episode 1: Aimee Ansari - Language is POWER
10 Minute Grounding Meditation | Healing Reiki Energy | Guided Meditation
I cannot begin to express the positive impact this podcast has had on me. It has helped me step out of my comfort zone, pursue my dreams, and connect to other amazing women. Through the stories shared on the show, I’ve learned that I am not alone and there are so many women supporting other women in positive and life changing ways.
Nancy Jones
If you’re looking for a podcast that goes beyond surface-level conversations and dives deep into the heart of what it means to be a leader, this is it. Christine’s ability to guide women into telling their own stories broadens our horizons, challenge our perspectives, and reminds us of the power we possess.
Shannon Cordoba