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Lead with EASE: Transform Today is a leadership and team-development podcast hosted by Stacey Chillemi with veteran educator...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if you could turn big-picture vision into real, everyday wins for your team, without burning anyone out in the process?<br /><br />Lead with EASE: Transform Today is a leadership and team-development podcast hosted by Stacey Chillemi with veteran educator turned executive coach Dr. Rhonda Parmer.<br /><br />Together they break down the EASE Framework, a practical system that helps new managers and seasoned leaders build engaged, high-ownership teams that hit ambitious goals and still protect their well-being. <br /><br />Rhonda brings a rare combination to every episode: a 31-year career in education and a track record of five successful business exits. That means the strategies here work in real classrooms, real startups, and real corporate teams, not just on a whiteboard. The EASE Framework stands for:<br /><ul><li>Engage: win your team's hearts and minds and build ownership from day one</li><li>Act: beat analysis paralysis and take a real first step within 24 hours</li><li>Share: shift from solo leader to a team that owns the outcome with you</li><li>Energize: build well-being into your goals so growth is sustainable instead of draining</li></ul>In every episode you'll get:<br /><ul><li>Actionable leadership strategies drawn from Rhonda's education career and entrepreneurial exits</li><li>Real-world case studies showing EASE at work in schools, startups, and large organizations</li><li>Practical toolkits including 3-step resets, KPI blueprints, and delegation playbooks you can use today</li><li>Behavioral science insights (DISC and mind-body alignment) so you can adapt EASE to any team culture</li><li>Rapid-fire action challenges that keep you accountable and moving forward</li></ul>Whether you're an ambitious first-time manager or an experienced director looking for fresh momentum, Lead with EASE gives you the tools to rally your people, hit bold targets, and keep your sanity while you do it.<br /><br />The family is found in the jet New episodes help leaders at every level lead with clarity, build stronger teams, and grow without burning out.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>2df0b5e1-bfd5-59f0-bffd-76f91a34bd62</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Work-Life Balance for Leaders: Align Your Role and Empower Your Team</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/work-life-balance-for-leaders-align-your-role-and-empower-your-team--69261669</link><description><![CDATA[<i><b>Leaders don’t burn out because they “can’t handle it”—they burn out because their role isn’t aligned, their systems are unclear, and they’re carrying work their team should own. </b></i><br /><br />In this episode, host <b>Lisa Urbanski </b>sits down with <b>Rhonda Parmer</b> to break down the Alignment Revolution and Rhonda’s practical<i> EASE Method (Engagement, Alignment, Simplification, Empowerment)</i> so you can lead with clarity, protect your energy, and improve team performance, without micromanaging.<br /><br /><b>In this episode, you’ll learn: </b><br />✅ How to spot leadership misalignment (before it becomes burnout)<br /><br />✅ The simplest way to clarify your role so you stop doing “everything”<br /><br />✅ How EASE creates healthier boundaries and better results<br /><br />✅ Why empowerment beats control—and how to implement it fast<br /><br />✅ A real case study that improved work-life balance and team output<br /><br /><b>Connect with Dr. Rhonda Parmer</b><br />🌐 Website: <a href="https://rhondaparmer.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com</a><br />💼 LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112</a><br />📘 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipExecutiveGroupLLC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipExecutiveGroupLLC</a><br />📚 Books: <a href="https://rhondaparmer.com/books/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com/books/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69261669</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:10:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69261669/new_project.mp3" length="102528565" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Dr. Rhonda Parmer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leaders don’t burn out because they “can’t handle it”—they burn out because their role isn’t aligned, their systems are unclear, and they’re carrying work their team should own. 

In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Rhonda Parmer to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<i><b>Leaders don’t burn out because they “can’t handle it”—they burn out because their role isn’t aligned, their systems are unclear, and they’re carrying work their team should own. </b></i><br /><br />In this episode, host <b>Lisa Urbanski </b>sits down with <b>Rhonda Parmer</b> to break down the Alignment Revolution and Rhonda’s practical<i> EASE Method (Engagement, Alignment, Simplification, Empowerment)</i> so you can lead with clarity, protect your energy, and improve team performance, without micromanaging.<br /><br /><b>In this episode, you’ll learn: </b><br />✅ How to spot leadership misalignment (before it becomes burnout)<br /><br />✅ The simplest way to clarify your role so you stop doing “everything”<br /><br />✅ How EASE creates healthier boundaries and better results<br /><br />✅ Why empowerment beats control—and how to implement it fast<br /><br />✅ A real case study that improved work-life balance and team output<br /><br /><b>Connect with Dr. Rhonda Parmer</b><br />🌐 Website: <a href="https://rhondaparmer.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com</a><br />💼 LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112</a><br />📘 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipExecutiveGroupLLC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipExecutiveGroupLLC</a><br />📚 Books: <a href="https://rhondaparmer.com/books/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com/books/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2564</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alignment,boundaries,burnout,clarity,coaching,communication,culture,empowerment,leadership,management,mindset,performance,productivity,resilience,strategy,success,systems,teamwork,wellbeing,worklife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d2e732d1aec7947f59e92109668b878.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stop Team Burnout With the EASE Method</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-team-burnout-with-the-ease-method--69085606</link><description><![CDATA[If leadership is draining you, this episode will help you reduce team burnout by creating alignment you can feel—starting this week. Lisa Urbanski talks with<b> Rhonda Parmer, </b>leadership alignment coach and creator of the EASE method, about a simple weekly check-in framework that builds clarity, ownership, and momentum.<br /><br />You’ll learn 👇<br />🧠 How to spot misalignment early (before burnout hits)<br />✅ EASE: Engage, Align, Simplify, Empower<br />🗓️ A weekly check-in rhythm that saves time long-term<br />🤝 How to delegate to develop people (not just offload tasks)<br />⚡ How leaders focus on what only they can do <br /><br /><b>Connect with Dr. Rhonda Parmer</b><br />🌐 Website: <a href="https://rhondaparmer.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com</a><br />💼 LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112</a><br />📘 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipExecutiveGroupLLC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipExecutiveGroupLLC</a><br />📚 Books: <a href="https://rhondaparmer.com/books/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com/books/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69085606</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:10:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69085606/audio1202985732.mp3" length="36529351" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7abe1b16-2d24-4b98-85cf-9fa14a89fb09/7abe1b16-2d24-4b98-85cf-9fa14a89fb09.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7abe1b16-2d24-4b98-85cf-9fa14a89fb09/7abe1b16-2d24-4b98-85cf-9fa14a89fb09.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7abe1b16-2d24-4b98-85cf-9fa14a89fb09/7abe1b16-2d24-4b98-85cf-9fa14a89fb09.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Rhonda Parmer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If leadership is draining you, this episode will help you reduce team burnout by creating alignment you can feel—starting this week. Lisa Urbanski talks with Rhonda Parmer, leadership alignment coach and creator of the EASE method, about a simple...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If leadership is draining you, this episode will help you reduce team burnout by creating alignment you can feel—starting this week. Lisa Urbanski talks with<b> Rhonda Parmer, </b>leadership alignment coach and creator of the EASE method, about a simple weekly check-in framework that builds clarity, ownership, and momentum.<br /><br />You’ll learn 👇<br />🧠 How to spot misalignment early (before burnout hits)<br />✅ EASE: Engage, Align, Simplify, Empower<br />🗓️ A weekly check-in rhythm that saves time long-term<br />🤝 How to delegate to develop people (not just offload tasks)<br />⚡ How leaders focus on what only they can do <br /><br /><b>Connect with Dr. Rhonda Parmer</b><br />🌐 Website: <a href="https://rhondaparmer.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com</a><br />💼 LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112</a><br />📘 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipExecutiveGroupLLC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipExecutiveGroupLLC</a><br />📚 Books: <a href="https://rhondaparmer.com/books/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com/books/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2284</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>burnout,businesstips,career,coaching,communication,culture,delegation,emotionalintelligence,executivecoach,leadership,leadershipdevelopment,management,mindset,productivity,selfleadership,stressmanagement,teamalignment,teambuilding,worklifebalance,workplacewellbeing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d2e732d1aec7947f59e92109668b878.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EASE to Lead: Crush Goals &amp; Avoid Burnout</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ease-to-lead-crush-goals-avoid-burnout--67252860</link><description><![CDATA[<i><b>What if you could rally your team to crush big goals, without burning anyone out? </b></i><br /><br />On this game-changing episode of The Advisor with <b>Stacey Chillemi,</b> leadership powerhouse <b>Dr. Rhonda Parmer</b> unveils her EASE Framework for new and aspiring leaders.<br /><br />You’ll learn how to:<br />🚀 <b>Engage:</b> Ignite shared ownership so visions become reality<br />⚡ <b>Act:</b> Break analysis paralysis—take a powerful first step in 24 hours<br />🤝 <b>Share:</b> Transform “solo shows” into collaborative, high-ownership teams<br />🌱 <b>Energize:</b> Embed well-being into every goal-crushing plan<br /><br />Plus, dive deep on delegation myths, metrics that matter, culture-proofing EASE for any organization, and using DISC insights without pigeonholing people. Ready to lead with EASE?<br /><br />🌐 Explore Rhonda’s work &amp; resources → <b><i><a href="https://rhondaparmer.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com</a></i></b><br />• 👍 Facebook → <i><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rhonda.parmer.2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/rhonda.parmer.2025</a></b></i><br />• 📸 Instagram → @TheRhondaParmer<br />• 🐦 X → @rhondaparmer<br />• 🔗 LinkedIn → <i><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112/</a></b></i><br /><br /><b>Connect with Dr. Rhonda Parmer</b><br />🌐 Website: <a href="https://rhondaparmer.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com</a><br />💼 LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112</a><br />📘 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipExecutiveGroupLLC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipExecutiveGroupLLC</a><br />📚 Books: <a href="https://rhondaparmer.com/books/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com/books/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67252860</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:30:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67252860/audio1898209506.mp3" length="52472822" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://podcasts-embed.musixmatch.com/t/01K1XYZYGX4NR9S0XWMWKH7150.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><itunes:author>Dr. Rhonda Parmer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if you could rally your team to crush big goals, without burning anyone out? 

On this game-changing episode of The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi, leadership powerhouse Dr. Rhonda Parmer unveils her EASE Framework for new and aspiring leaders....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<i><b>What if you could rally your team to crush big goals, without burning anyone out? </b></i><br /><br />On this game-changing episode of The Advisor with <b>Stacey Chillemi,</b> leadership powerhouse <b>Dr. Rhonda Parmer</b> unveils her EASE Framework for new and aspiring leaders.<br /><br />You’ll learn how to:<br />🚀 <b>Engage:</b> Ignite shared ownership so visions become reality<br />⚡ <b>Act:</b> Break analysis paralysis—take a powerful first step in 24 hours<br />🤝 <b>Share:</b> Transform “solo shows” into collaborative, high-ownership teams<br />🌱 <b>Energize:</b> Embed well-being into every goal-crushing plan<br /><br />Plus, dive deep on delegation myths, metrics that matter, culture-proofing EASE for any organization, and using DISC insights without pigeonholing people. Ready to lead with EASE?<br /><br />🌐 Explore Rhonda’s work &amp; resources → <b><i><a href="https://rhondaparmer.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com</a></i></b><br />• 👍 Facebook → <i><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rhonda.parmer.2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/rhonda.parmer.2025</a></b></i><br />• 📸 Instagram → @TheRhondaParmer<br />• 🐦 X → @rhondaparmer<br />• 🔗 LinkedIn → <i><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112/</a></b></i><br /><br /><b>Connect with Dr. Rhonda Parmer</b><br />🌐 Website: <a href="https://rhondaparmer.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com</a><br />💼 LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparmer112</a><br />📘 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipExecutiveGroupLLC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipExecutiveGroupLLC</a><br />📚 Books: <a href="https://rhondaparmer.com/books/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://rhondaparmer.com/books/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3280</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>action,burnout,coaching,collaboration,culture,delegation,disc,ease,engagement,execution,growth,leadership,metrics,mindset,ownership,productivity,resilience,teams,vision,wellbeing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d2e732d1aec7947f59e92109668b878.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
