True leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about influence, clarity, and accountability. But in a world filled with constant noise, how do the best leaders rise above the chaos to create real impact? This week, we’re joined by Andrea Singsaas, an international speaker and executive coach who helps high-level leaders navigate growth and change with a no-nonsense approach.
In this conversation, Andrea shares why clarity beats hustle, how to build accountability within your team, and why coaching is far from a “soft skill” but a powerful tool for better decisions and stronger teams. If you’re ready to cut through the noise and lead with purpose, this episode is for you.
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Quotes from the show
You have to really understand your why. Get clear around it and what those goals are, where you want to go. So that you’re making traction and you’re making progress to those things that are the most important to you
-Andrea Singsaas
I think a lot of us are taught that productivity being active is good and inactivity. Is inherently the opposite
-Andrea Singsaas
Let’s Meet Our Guest
Andrea Singsaas
Founder and CEO | The Tyne group
Andrea Singsaas is an acclaimed international speaker and executive coach renowned for guiding leaders through transformative growth and change. Andrea supports clients and audiences by distilling complex topics into actionable insights.
Andrea is a former healthcare executive with a rich background in international consulting, project management, and communications; this enables her to bring diverse insights and real- world examples to her clients and speaking engagements. Known for her straightforward approach to leadership development, Andrea is an acclaimed executive coach. Her clients work for well-known organizations including Amazon, Target, MIT, Accenture, Home Depot, Splunk, and the Department of Defense
Espresso Shot(s)
1. You say leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about influence. What does that look like in action?
2. Many leaders equate hustle with success. Why do you believe clarity beats hustle, and how can leaders prioritize focus over busyness?
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