
Episode #61
What Makes a Great Leader Today? Human Leadership, Trust & Purpose with Flo LaBrado
In this episode of How to Get Ahead with the Millennial Life Coaches Network, host Tanya Lleigh sits down with Flo LaBrado, founder of Olive & Grace Leadership Coaching, for a thoughtful conversation about self-leadership, executive presence, team culture, and what it means to lead with purpose in a changing world. Flo shares the story behind Olive & Grace Leadership, including why “grace” matters in leadership and how the image of the ancient olive tree became a symbol of resilience, strength, and thriving through change. In the episode, Flo explains that she moved into leadership coaching after a long leadership career, including time leading a team at T-Mobile, and now works full-time through her coaching practice. Together, Tanya and Flo explore why leadership today is not about having all the answers or presenting a perfect “buttoned-up” image. Instead, Flo makes the case for more human, transparent, trustworthy leadership — the kind that starts with knowing yourself, understanding your values, and creating conditions where people can do good work together. In this episode, we discuss: • The story behind Olive & Grace Leadership • Why leadership requires grace for yourself and others • What most people misunderstand about great leadership • Why self-leadership comes before leading others • How trust shapes healthy teams • What healthy conflict looks like on high-performing teams Connect with Flo LaBrado: Website: https://www.oliveandgraceleadership.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliveandgraceleadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flo-labrado-msml/ Flo is also a 2026 MLC Coach of the Year finalist, and award winners will be unveiled live during the Festival for Coaches that Podcast — or Want To, a free global virtual event from Millennial Life Coaches. Register here:https://millenniallifecoaches.com/coaches-podcast-festival-26/ Learn more about Millennial Life Coaches:https://millenniallifecoaches.com/ About Millennial Life Coaches Network Millennial Life Coaches Network — MLCN is part of the growing Millennial Life Coaches ecosystem, a leading platform for millennial-focused coaches. Through podcast conversations, coach features, events, community initiatives, and visibility opportunities, MLCN helps amplify coaches who are leading meaningful work across leadership, wellness, mindset, business, relationships, career growth, personal transformation, and more. The How to Get Ahead podcast now features conversations through the Millennial Life Coaches Network, spotlighting coaches and thought leaders who help millennials grow, take meaningful action, and move toward the next version of their lives with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Sponsor Features Allie Brooke — Growth Mindset Gal Podcast — Millennial Life Coaches Network Show This episode includes a sponsor feature from Allie Brooke, verified MLC member, educator, certified emotional intelligence and mindset coach, and host of The Growth Mindset Gal podcast. Allie empowers women to cultivate a life of purpose and fulfillment through mindset growth, wellness practices, emotional intelligence, resilience, and spiritual exploration. Connect with Allie Brooke: Instagram: @thegrowthmindsetgal Podcast: The Growth Mindset Gal on Spotify / Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growth-mindset-gal/id1682503580 Nicole Concepcion — Unapologetic Founders Podcast — Millennial Life Coaches Network Show This episode also includes a sponsor feature from Nicole Concepcion, founder of I Am Her Collective and host of Unapologetic Founders, a podcast for entrepreneurs who are done shrinking, second-guessing, and building success on someone else’s terms. The show explores entrepreneurship, mindset shifts, identity evolution, courage, authenticity, and building a meaningful business and community. #MillennialLifeCoachesNetwork #LeadershipCoaching #SelfLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #HowToGetAhead





