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How Present Leaders Build Stronger Trust | Stephanie Wachman

September 8, 2026 · 32 min

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When you’re not present, what are you missing? Executive coach and author Stephanie Wachman joins Greg Aden to explore how distractions affect our relationships, our leadership, and the people who need our attention most.

Stephanie shares how a defining moment with her young son changed her career path and her priorities. Together, she and Greg discuss the pull of our phones, the importance of listening, and how being present helps us lead and serve others with greater intention.

They also explore productivity, owning your time, giving back, and the human side of workplace culture as AI changes how we work. Stephanie reflects on the people who helped shape her life and the legacy she hopes to leave: being there for the people who matter.

Connect with Stephanie Wachman, founder of Symetree Strategies:

stephaniewachman.com
linkedin.com/in/stephaniewachman

Stephanie’s books:
OWN Your Time
Sell Without Being Salesy

Thank you to InteraWorks for sponsoring the Servant Leadership Podcast:
InteraWorks

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