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C-Suite Intelligence

C-Suite Intelligence

By: The Miles Group
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CEOs running the world’s top companies don’t start out that way – they pull ahead of their peers with behaviors and practices that make them the “best of the best.” Stephen Miles and the team at TMG coach some of the world’s most successful executives, helping them continuously up their game even as business conditions grow more complex every day. Learn the secrets of the highest performers, and use this intelligence to power your career.The Miles Group Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Turning Tension into Trust: Leading Under Pressure

    Turning Tension into Trust: Leading Under Pressure
    May 12 2026
    High-pressure environments have a way of bringing real team dynamics to the surface. When deadlines loom and priorities pile up, conflict can either pull a team apart or strengthen trust, alignment, and performance.

    In this episode, host Robert Williams is joined by TMG’s Liz Kelly and John Nasr to discuss what leaders can do when the pressure is on and the team starts feeling the strain. Liz and John share what effective conflict management looks like in the real world, how trust is built through clarity and consistency, and what it takes to create an environment where people can collaborate instead of compete. They also unpack the role of a growth mindset, how “healthy tension” can actually make teams stronger, and the practical ways leaders can reduce stress, clarify priorities, and keep everyone moving in the same direction.

    In this episode, we discuss:
    • Building trust through clear roles, expectations, and accountability
    • Why cross-functional collaboration tends to break down under pressure (and how to fix it)
    • The difference between unhealthy conflict and healthy tension
    • Techniques for reducing team stress and maintaining focus on priorities
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    17 mins
  • Making the Most of Your Coaching Relationship

    Making the Most of Your Coaching Relationship
    Apr 28 2026
    Coaching has become part of the leadership operating model at the top of organizations. What used to be perceived as a corrective measure is recognized as an investment in leadership -- a disciplined way to strengthen individual decision-making, accountability, performance, and support overall leadership effectiveness.

    In this episode, host Robert Williams is joined by TMG Managing Directors Liz Kelly and Stephanie Loquvam to explore the benefits of professional coaching for senior leaders. Drawing on recent Stanford research co-authored by our CEO, Stephen Miles, they examine why coaching adoption has increased significantly in recent years and how to make coaching sessions most productive. The conversation focuses on approaching coaching with intention, preparing thoughtfully, setting clear priorities, and maintaining continuous engagement.

    In this episode, we discuss:
    ● Why coaching is critical for leaders
    ● How preparation and clear priorities drive more effective coaching relationships
    ● The role of accountability and vulnerability in leadership development
    ● Using data and feedback to strengthen coaching outcomes
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    16 mins
  • New Member = New Team

    New Member = New Team
    Apr 14 2026
    When a new team member joins, leaders often focus on getting the individual up to speed while overlooking the broader impact on the rest of the team. Over time, this can create misalignment and friction within team dynamics, even when performance might appear strong on the surface.

    In this episode, TMG’s Robert Williams is joined by Courtney Hamilton and John Nasr to look at what happens to the team as a whole in these moments. They explore the idea of “new member, new team,” challenging the assumption that teams change only when leadership does. They also discuss how leaders can use these moments to reset norms and clarify expectations.

    In this episode, we discuss:
    • Why every new hire reshapes team dynamics
    • The importance of revisiting and documenting team norms
    • Common leadership mistakes during onboarding and team transitions
    • Using onboarding to strengthen cohesion and performance
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    24 mins
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