Ep 9 Leadership Unfiltered: What Stuck, What Stung, What's Next Mind the Gap Goes Unfiltered

Published on September 30, 2025

What does it mean to truly “mind the gap” in leadership today?

In this episode, host Sarah Hempel sits down with Leadify Mind the Gap podcast co-hosts Madeleine Blanchard, Chief Coaching Architect at Blanchard, and Lucy Dannewitz, Gen Z leadership development specialist, to reflect on their first season together.

They explore:

  • How both “accidental” and next-gen leaders stumble into leadership
  • Lessons from co-hosting across generations and communication styles
  • The power of creating safe spaces for vulnerable stories
  • Why trust, effort, and curiosity are key to bridging divides

Madeleine and Lucy share candid insights on what they’ve learned from one another, the gaps they still want to explore, and the hope they carry into Season 2.

It’s an authentic, heartfelt conversation about leadership, voice, and connection across differences.

Tune in and join us in the Blanchard Community as we continue to say the quiet part out loud.

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