Shine A Light

Shine A Light with Christine Miles is a leadership podcast about the power of listening. Hosted by keynote speaker, bestselling author, and founder of The Listening Path, Christine shares practical tools and interviews with powerful communicators to help leaders ask better questions, listen to understand, and make people feel truly heard. When you shine a light, clarity emerges, culture strengthens, and performance follows.

Shine A Light is a education podcast hosted by Christine Miles, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Christine Miles hosts Shine A Light, a education show with 37 episodes published.

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  Episode #39

  From Top Performer to Great Leader with Ashley Rudolph | #39

  Sep 30, 202649 min

  What happens when being great at your job is no longer enough to be great at leading others? Ashley Rudolph went from individual contributor to VP in just five years, leading multimillion-dollar deals and teams of more than 250 people. But her fastest growth came with some of her hardest lessons, including learning how to lead someone who once outranked her, stop micromanaging, and shift from an executor mindset to an executive one. In this episode, Ashley and Christine explore: • Why being a high performer does not automatically make you a great leader • How friction at work can be a signal that you are ready for growth • Why relationships are the foundation of leading without authority • How self-reflection can transform your leadership style • Why the right role, industry, timing, and relationships can completely change your career trajectory Your next level may not require working harder. It may require stepping back, listening differently, and getting honest about what you really want.

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  Episode #38

  Are You Giving Away Your Authority? with Leigh Toomey | #38

  Sep 23, 202656 min

  What if the life you're looking for begins when you stop trying to control it? What if the biggest thing holding you back as a leader isn't your ability—it's the authority you're unintentionally giving away? In this episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with Leigh Toomey, founder and CEO of Lead Her Ship Educational Solutions, to unpack the subtle ways women can undermine their own authority without even realizing it. Drawing on more than 25 years across education, nonprofit, and business, Leigh explores why women often feel they need one more certification, one more accomplishment, or one more title before they're truly ready to lead—and why that mindset can keep them stuck. Together, Christine and Leigh explore: ● The hidden ways women "leak" authority: From people-pleasing to how we communicate, frame ideas, and carry ourselves in the room. ● Why you don't need the title to be a leader: If you're already doing the work, waiting for someone to validate your leadership can keep you from recognizing the authority you already have. ● Delegation as a leadership skill: How learning to delegate intentionally can reduce exhaustion, strengthen teams, and ultimately help shift organizational culture. ● Imposter syndrome and worthiness: Why confidence isn't always the issue—and how the feeling that you need to continually prove yourself can quietly hold you back. Leigh's message is not about becoming someone you're not. It's about taking a closer look at where you've been giving your power away—and making intentional choices to reclaim it. You don't have to wait until you feel completely ready to lead. Sometimes, the first step is simply recognizing that you're already doing it. Connect with Leigh Toomey: Website: https://leadhershipeducationalsolutions.com/ Connect with Christine Miles: Website: https://thelisteningpath.com

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  Episode #38

  Stop Fixing Your Teen with Ashley Radzat | #38

  Sep 16, 202651 min

  What if the best way to help your teenager is to stop solving their problems for them? In this episode of Shine a Light , Christine talks with educator, teen coach, and author Ashley Radzat about the often misunderstood "third stage" of parenting, when kids move from childhood toward independence and everything that worked before suddenly stops working. Ashley explains why the teen years are a critical period of brain development, identity formation, and separation from parents, and how our instinct to protect and problem-solve can actually undermine a teenager's confidence and sense of capability. They explore: • Why teens need parents to shift from being the "pilot" to being the coach • How natural consequences help kids develop confidence and problem-solving skills • Why parents need to regulate their own emotions before they can help their teens regulate theirs • How focusing on "what works" can change the way parents and teens communicate If you're raising a teenager, working with teens, or simply trying to build healthier relationships, this conversation offers a hopeful reminder: sometimes giving someone space to figure things out is the most powerful way to show up for them.

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  Episode #36

  What If You Stopped Controlling Everything? with Tim Shields | #36

  Sep 9, 202656 min

  What if the life you're looking for begins when you stop trying to control it? In this episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with writer, storyteller, and intentional-creation advocate Tim Shields for a fascinating conversation about consciousness, energy, and the stories we tell ourselves. Tim shares how a lifetime of curiosity, meditation, travel, and unexpected experiences led him to question the narratives that shape our reality—and ultimately to embrace a more intentional way of moving through the world. Together, Christine and Tim explore: ● The stories that quietly run our lives: How early experiences can create conditioning that feels like truth, even when it may simply be a story we've learned to believe. ● Getting out of your head and into your life: Tim explains how meditation helped him reconnect with his body and become more aware of what was happening beneath the constant noise of the mind. ● Letting go of control: From traveling alone through unfamiliar places to embracing uncertainty, Tim shares why some of life's most meaningful experiences happen when we stop trying to dictate exactly how things unfold. ● Intentional creation: Tim describes his approach to becoming more deliberate about what you want, how you think, and how you show up in the world. This is a conversation about curiosity, courage, and the possibility that the answers we're searching for aren't always somewhere out in the world—they may begin by becoming quiet enough to hear ourselves. If you're ready to question an old story, loosen your grip on control, or simply become more intentional about the life you're creating, this conversation with Tim offers plenty to sit with. Connect with Tim Sheilds: Website: https://timshields.com/author/photoacademy/ Connect with Christine Miles: Website: https://thelisteningpath.com

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  Episode #35

  What If Leadership Felt Like an Adventure? with Jen Recla | #35

  Sep 2, 202651 min

  What if becoming a better leader had less to do with having all the answers—and more to do with embracing the adventure? In this episode of Shine a Light, Christine Miles sits down with Jen Recla, leadership coach, trainer, and founder of Recla Coaching and Consulting, to explore what it really takes to lead through uncertainty, change, and growth. With more than 15 years of experience in leadership development and organizational growth, Jen shares how her own experiences of being thrown into leadership—and learning along the way—shaped her approach to helping leaders build confidence, connection, and high-performing teams. Together, Christine and Jen explore: ● Why so many leaders are asked to lead before they're actually prepared—and how coaching, mentoring, and support can change that experience. ● The power of fun, adventure, and curiosity in leadership, especially when navigating uncertainty and difficult conversations. ● Why vulnerability and sharing the messy parts of success matter, reminding us that growth rarely happens in a straight line. ● How leaders can move beyond simply managing people to creating teams that are engaged, resilient, and ready to grow. Jen brings an honest and refreshing perspective to leadership: you don't have to have it all figured out to make an impact. Sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when you're willing to embrace the uncertainty, learn from what doesn't work, and keep moving forward. Connect with Jen Recla: Website: https://www.jenrecla.com/ Connect with Christine Miles: Website: https://thelisteningpath.com

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