Leaders Pathway
Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to elevate your game, we’ve got your back! I’m your host, Velma Knowles, the Chief Energy Officer of Leaders Pathway, author, speaker, and coach. In each episode, you can expect short, powerful stories and actionable insights that will equip you to lead with clarity, confidence, and credibility—whether you’re managing a team, motivating others, or navigating your next big career move. Together, we can transform how you lead and live… so you can expand your influence, deepen your impact, and grow your income. So, subscribe to this podc...
10
🎁 Day 7 — The Gift of Kindness: Quiet Strength That Inspires Teams
<p>Today we unwrap Kindness — simple, powerful, and deeply transformative. It's the quiet strength that uplifts your team and leaves a ripple effect.</p> <p>Kindness doesn’t make you weak; it makes you unforgettable. You’ll hear how small actions can shift entire cultures — at home and at work.</p> <p>Picture a gentle Bahamian breeze brushing palms as you pause to recognize someone’s effort. That’s leadership that inspires, not pressures.</p> <p> </p> <p>Stay connected:</p> <p>Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get each day’s gift delivered straight to your inbox — plus weekly inspiration t...
🎁 Day 6 — The Gift of Gratitude: Recharge Your Leadership Energy
<p>Today’s gift is Gratitude — the perspective-shifting, heart-opening practice that changes everything it touches. Gratitude — it's a recharge button for your heart and leadership.</p> <p>I’ll share a heartwarming island story that proves gratitude can soften the hardest moments and strengthen your leadership.</p> <p>Imagine sipping a tropical coconut water, feeling the sun, and letting a wave of thanks wash over you. Recognizing small wins and contributions transforms stress into motivation.</p> <p> </p> <p>Stay connected:</p> <p>Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get each day’s gift delivered straight to your inbox — plus weekly ins...
🎁 Day 5 — The Gift of Faith: Walking Through the Unknown
<p>Today we unwrap Faith — the gift that strengthens you when the path gets foggy and you can’t see what’s next. It's about trusting your instincts, your team, and the bigger picture.</p> <p>In this episode, I’ll share why faith is not just a feeling… it’s a decision to believe there is more for you.</p> <p>Picture walking barefoot on a quiet Bahamian shore, not knowing what’s around the bend, but trusting the tide and your own rhythm. That’s faith for your leadership journey.</p> <p> </p> <p>Stay connected:</p> <p>Join The Leader’s...
🎁 Day 4 — The Gift of Courage: Taking Bold Steps in Leadership
<p>Today’s gift is Courage — the kind that rises when you decide to stop shrinking and finally step forward. It's the lift that pushes you past fear and hesitation.</p> <p>I’ll share how courage works quietly behind the scenes and shows up loud when you need it the most.</p> <p>Like diving off a dock into warm Bahamian waters, courage gives you momentum and freedom. Today, we explore how to take bold steps without losing your center or your sense of joy.</p> <p> </p> <p>Stay connected:</p> <p>Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get ea...
🎁 Day 3 — The Gift of Peace: Finding Calm When Your World Gets Loud
<p>Today, we unwrap the Gift of Peace — the calm confidence that settles your mind like the ocean at low tide.</p> <p>If your world feels noisy, rushed, or heavy, let this episode help you breathe again and remember what it feels like to move through life from a grounded place.</p> <p>Leadership can be chaotic — tasks, expectations, and tough conversations swirl around like a storm. But peace? Peace is your anchor.</p> <p>Imagine the calm of a Bahamian lagoon, the water glassy and still, reminding you that grounded leaders create calm teams. That's peace.</p> <p> </p> <p...
🎁 Day 2 — The Gift of Joy: Reclaim Light and Laughter
<p>Today’s episode is all about Joy — the kind that bubbles up, lifts your shoulders, and reminds you that life is meant to be lived, not just managed.</p> <p>It's the kind that sneaks in between meetings, deadlines, and emails and reminds you why you lead in the first place.</p> <p>In true island style, we’re talking about the joy that shows up in small moments, simple pleasures, and the places we least expect. Get ready to smile (and maybe laugh out loud).</p> <p>Imagine a gentle Bahamian breeze, the sun warming your shoulders, and laught...
🎁 Day 1 — The Gift of Hope: When You Need a Fresh Start
<p>Welcome to Day 1 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days!</p> <p>Today, we unwrap hope — the spark that reminds us that no matter how messy the year gets, there’s always a fresh start waiting. It's your quiet spark that whispers, “You’re not finished yet.” </p> <p>In this episode, I’ll share a story from my Bahamian roots about how even the smallest glimmer of hope can lift you out of the deepest doubt and light the path toward what’s next.</p> <p>If you’ve been feeling stuck, tired, or unsure of your next step… this gift is your fresh breez...
🎁 12 Gifts for a Meaningful Life: A Holiday Teaser from Velma
<p >Welcome to Day 1 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days with Velma! 🎁</p> <p >In this special holiday teaser, I’m sharing the first of 12 gifts designed to inspire, uplift, and guide you toward a more meaningful life. </p> <p >Each day, you’ll receive a short story, reflection, or insight to help you lead with heart, live with purpose, and embrace the possibilities of the season. Whether you’re listening at home, at work, or on the go, these gifts are meant to fill your heart and spark action toward your best self.</p> <p >Stay connected:</p> <p >Join The Leader’s L...
🛑 Why Your Team Isn’t Owning the Work
<p>Ever feel like your team keeps dropping half-finished work at your feet… then staring at you like your dog does when it wants you to throw the slobbery toy again?</p> <p>If so, friend—you’re in the right episode.</p> <p>In Part 3 of our Accountability in Action series, we’re digging into the real reason your team won’t take ownership… and why it’s not because they’re lazy, uninterested, or incapable. In fact, most employees simply haven’t been taught how to own their work—and leaders are often unintentionally training them not to.</p> <p>In this episod...
🛑 Stop Doing Their Work: Build Team Accountability
<p >Are you secretly doing your team’s job? 👀</p> <p >If you’re drowning in late nights, fixing mistakes you didn’t make, and carrying the weight of everyone’s workload… this episode is your rescue rope — and guess what? You’re not the one grabbing it anymore.</p> <p >Today, we’re exposing the real reason accountability keeps slipping through your team’s fingers — and how your good intentions might be teaching them not to own their work. Ouch, right?</p> <p >You’ll learn:</p> <p >✔ The #1 leadership habit that kills ownership</p> <p >✔ How to stop rescuing and start coaching<...
