Brave Leadership Communication: Difficult Conversations, Boundaries, and Trust
Episode Description
What does it look like to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and courage?
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Duguid sits down with Dr. Sarah Porter for an engaging conversation about the role communication plays in shaping trust, culture, and performance. Together, they explore why difficult conversations matter, how healthy boundaries strengthen leadership, and what it takes to repair trust when relationships or workplace dynamics become strained.
Sarah also shares a powerful reminder that many of us could bring a little more audacity into our work and leadership. This conversation will encourage you to speak more clearly, lead more intentionally, and make the shifts needed to create healthier relationships and stronger cultures.
Listen in for practical insight on communication, boundaries, trust, courageous leadership, and creating culture on purpose.
Guest Info:
Dr. Sarah Porter
Dr. Sarah Porter, a Stanford alum with a PhD from UC Santa Barbara, is a consulting psychologist who helps professionals bring their best head and heart to their roles through her (EQ)uilibrium at Work® framework. A sought-after speaker, facilitator, and learning strategist, she equips teams with research-backed strategies that elevate how people think, feel, and show up.
Sarah has partnered with Fortune 500 companies and scrappy startups, been featured in Forbes and Real Simple, and been recognized with the ACPA Early Career Achievement Award and the League Excellence Award for innovative, high-caliber service delivery. She is currently writing her first book, The Musts of Trust®, on how everyday behaviors can foster or fracture trust.
With a background spanning management consulting, college teaching, and therapy, Sarah weaves together science, business acumen, and human insight to support leaders in cultivating meaningful connections and creating balanced, lasting impact.
PROMOTION: I’d love to invite listeners to reach out if they’re looking for a keynote or workshop that boosts individual and organizational EQ. I also work with organizations to assess their (EQ)uilibrium at Work® skills, address gaps while fortifying strengths, and reinforce behaviors so the learning truly sticks.
Guest: Dr. Sarah Porter
Website: www.drsarahporter.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drsarahporter
Instagram: @drsarahporter
Host: Dr. Stephanie Duguid, Owner, Do Good Leadership
Website: www.drstephanieduguid.com
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