Leading is scary. 

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Everyone can use a helping hand to get through it.

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Today, more and more podcasts focus on giving tips and sharing experiences from and to CEOs, in hopes of building a community where no one has to go through it alone.

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And the best part is there is a show for every step of the way.

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Don’t know where to start?

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Here’s our list of 11 of the best CEO podcasts for each defining stage of CEO life.

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1. Learning from the best

THE DIARY OF A CEO

Host: Stephen Bartlett

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This popular show features guests from all industries and walks of life. Episodes explore health, self-improvement, and good habits that lead to success.

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WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU: This one’s more general. It gives tips on success from various angles. A good way to get into the winning mentality.

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2. Starting out

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

Host: Sim Bhatoy

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CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives break down their projects, focusing on how the journey started. Hurdles, disruption, and new versions of success.

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WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU: If you’re at the start of your path, this show can show you everyone struggles at first too. Hearing others go through the same may just trigger the right solution.

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3. Making the tough calls

TOP CEO

Host: Ben Kaplan

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TOP CEO invites leaders from the biggest companies to discuss tipping points in their careers. The state of affairs. The conflict. The resolution, What lies ahead.

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WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU: This podcast is all about solutions and deciphering decision-making processes. If you’re in a pickle, hearing experts’ methods might help.

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4. Growth

MASTERS OF SCALE

Hosts: Reid Hoffman and Bob Safian

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From the co-founder of LinkedIn and the founder of The Flux Group, this podcast explores how companies grow. Real-life scenarios are dissected in detail for the most useful insights.

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WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU: Demystifying meteoric rises and expansions like Disney’s can help you see the gears that align and allow for growth to happen. It’s not all luck and magic.

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5. Stress and fatigue

THE CEO EDGE PODCAST

Host: Dr Nancy McKay

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Hosted by a CEO coach, this podcast seeks to inform and provide others with tools to manage stressful situations and achieve healthy work and life conditions.

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WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU: We all experience burnout, but being alone through it doesn’t help. This show gives you perspective and tricks from an authoritative voice to get you out of the pit.

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6. Women in business

THE CEO SCHOOL

Host: Suneera Madhani

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By featuring women in charge of million-dollar companies, this show helps women find role models and successful leaders to serve as mentors for their CEO journey.

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WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU: It is not every day that female bosses are given a voice and a platform to inspire the next generation. This podcast serves as a safe haven for women everywhere.

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7. Striking gold

HOW I BUILT THIS

Host: Guy Raz

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Inspiration can come from unexpected sources. On this show, guests share the surprising ideas and discoveries that sparked the companies they created.

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WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU: This one’s ideal to stay hopeful and power through creative blocks. Once you find how serendipitous some discoveries are, you will search for the beauty in the smallest things.

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8. Becoming a leader

SPEAK LIKE A CEO

Host: Oliver Aust

This one’s all about improving communication and leadership skills. Important strategies. Facing impossible hurdles. Developing authority. Perfecting the role.

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WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU: Sometimes we feel unqualified. It’s true. This podcast can help you identify the characteristics you most admire in leaders and seek to hone.

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9. Leaving your mark

THE IMPACT MULTIPLIER CEO

Host: Richard Medcalf

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How can leaders add purpose to their enterprises? This podcast explores mission-based businesses and legacy-building in leaders’ professional and personal lives.

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WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU: If you’re past the first stages of leadership, you may be seeking to achieve something that feels larger than you. Learn how to slowly but surely build a legacy you’re proud of. 

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10. Mothers in business

CALL ME CEO

Host: Camille Walker

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An integral guide for moms with business dreams. Inspiration, ideas for companies that mix both sides, the very real challenges that come with the journey, and comfort.

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WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU: Having such a specific show can help you feel seen, validated, and encouraged to never give up on your dreams. Perhaps it’s the sign to become the momtrepreneur you wish to be.

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11. Nonprofits

THE CHARITY CEO

Host: Dhivya O’Connor

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This podcast targets a race of CEOs that face different challenges that come with a different, special role. It explores purpose, motivations, and the tangible impact of leadership.

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WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU: If you’re one of these CEOs or wish to become one, hearing advice first-hand can help you sort out the seemingly unending challenges, both financial and personal.

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Standing on the shoulders of giants

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Part of becoming great is recognizing our own weaknesses. Staying humble.

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It is okay to seek help and advice, and who better to ask than those who have trodden the same roads?

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Podcasts have enabled wisdom to travel like never before. And these 11 shows open the door for insightful stories that might just be the sign you were looking for.

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Check them out and let us know what your favorite is!

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