Hosted by Jonna van Thiel & Simone Kelly · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 28 episodes
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Quest 2 the C.O.R.E. Curiosity. Openness. Reflection. Embrace. Leadership isn't about titles, it's about influence. And whether you're just starting out or leading at the highest level, how you show up matters. Your words, actions, and mindset shape those around you. That's why we created this podcast. Quest 2 the C.O.R.E. is your space to explore leadership from the inside out. Hosted by Jonna van Thiel and Simone Kelly, two leadership strategists and coaches, the show bridges the gap between researched-backed theory and real-world practice. Each episode blends thought-provoking conversation with practical tools to help you lead with more intention, insight, and impact. We unpack topics like emotional intelligence, executive presence, critical thinking, self-awareness, and the daily challenges that come with leading people, projects, and organizations. You won't find quick fixes or one-size-fits all answers here. Instead, we help you ask better questions, rethink old habits, and
Jonna van Thiel & Simone Kelly hosts Quest 2 the C.O.R.E., a business show with 28 episodes published.
In this season finale of Quest 2 the CORE, Simone and Jonna turn the lens inward and unpack how hosting the podcast became their own leadership lab. They revisited key episodes (from thought traps and emotional agility t
Show notesDelegation shows up in every leadership book and meeting and still manages to feel harder than it looks. In this episode, Jonna and Simone dig into why handing work off can trigger anxiety, hesitation, and even a sense o
Show notesIn Episode 25 of Quest to the CORE, “Adaptability: The Skill Every Leader Needs,” Simone and Jonna unpack what separates steady leaders from those who get stuck when everything shifts. Adaptability isn’t about staying ca
Show notesTrue courage in leadership isn't about bold moves or fearless control; it's about letting go. In this episode, Simone and Jonna unpack professional courage, the discipline to trust others, face fear with clarity, and lea
Show notesEmpowerment isn't something leaders hand out, it's something they create. In this episode, Jonna and Simone reframe empowerment from a transfer of power to a condition leaders build through clarity, trust, and space. Usi
Show notesLeadership today moves too fast for development to happen only the classrooms or annual reviews. Growth has to unfold in real-time. Jonna and Simone explore what it really means to coach in the flow of work in ways that
Show notesLeadership that unlocks growth starts with connection. In this episode Jonna and Simone explore what it really means to meet people where they are - and why it's not about lowering expectations, but about calibrating dir
Show notesAre you operating in the right horizon for your role (today, this quarter, long-term)? We break down how to realign your focus, set up scaffolding (metrics, shared language, etc.) and keep it going with small, repeatable
Show notesMisalignment steals results. In this episode Jonna and Simone introduce the Strategic Leadership Alignment Model (SLAM), a simple way to ensure your daily work matches your role's real horizon. They unpack the 3 time hor
Show notesSimone and Jonna revisit the CORE framework - Curiosity, Openness, Reflection, and Embrace - and share how their understanding has evolved. What began as simple concepts has become a living practice for leading with dept
Show notesSometimes the hardest part of leading isn't the market, the strategy, or the team - it's you. In this episode of Quest 2 the CORE, Simone and Jonna explore the paradox of leadership: how the very drive and habits that on
Show notesLeadership isn't about shutting down emotions - or being ruled by them. In this episode, Simone and Jonna explore the concept of emotional agility: the ability to pause between what we feel and how we respond.
Show notesWords are only one tool of communication; leaders have an entire toolbox. In this episode, Simone and Jonna reveal how word choice, cadence, structure, and presence shape trust, creativity, and impact. Learn how to refra
Show notesYou can fake a lot in leadership - but never listening. Listening goes far beyond staying quiet, it's the leadership skill you simply can't fake. In this episode, Simone and Jonna explore why listening often breaks down,
Show notesGood intentions don't always equal positive impact. Simone and Jonna explore why communication breaks down, how intent can get lost in translation, and what leaders can do to close the gap and build trust.
Show notesTrust can be built or broken in a moment - and leaders set the tone. In this episode, we unpack what it means to extend trust as a deliberate leadership act, not just a reaction to someone's performance. We explore the t
Show notesYour leadership doesn't end when the meeting ends. In this episode, we explore how your inner narrative shapes your outer impact, and how that impact echoes far beyond your words. From the emotional tone you carry to the
Show notesOur inner narrative, the silent story we tell ourselves, shapes how we show up in every room, conversation, and decision. In this episode, Simone and Jonna explore how these narratives are formed, why they matter in lead
Show notesIn this episode, Simone and Jonna explore what it really takes to lead when the path ahead is unclear. From letting go of the illusion of control to embracing curiosity as a leadership superpower, they offer practical wa
Show notesIn this episode, Jonna and Simone explore the pause as a powerful leadership tool. The "pause" in leadership is a moment of intentional stillness supports clarity, presence, and more thoughtful decision-making. They disc
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Quest 2 the C.O.R.E. is hosted by Jonna van Thiel & Simone Kelly. The show is categorised under business (management) and has published 28 episodes.
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