<p>In this episode of <em>The Interludes Podcast</em>, Val “The Voice” Johnson sits down with leadership strategist and keynote speaker Janice Coleman for a powerful conversation about leadership, career growth, integrity, and influence.</p><p>With over 25 years of leadership and executive development experience, Janice has helped hundreds of leaders gain clarity, improve communication, and lead with accountability and purpose across nonprofit, corporate, education, technical, and faith-based organizations.</p><p>Val and Janice discuss:</p><ul><li>What makes a good leader vs. a great leader</li><li>Leadership fatigue and performance pressure</li><li>Helping leaders gain clarity in their careers and businesses</li><li>The importance of integrity and accountability in leadership</li><li>Music that inspires leadership and creativity</li><li>Their shared connection to Philadelphia and North Philly culture</li></ul><p>This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone considering a career change or stepping into leadership for the first time.</p><p><strong>Leadership is not just about position—it&#39;s about responsibility, communication, and integrity.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><u><strong>SHOW NOTES</strong></u><strong>:</strong></p><p><strong>The Interludes Podcast with Val “The Voice” Johnson</strong><br><strong>Season 10 – Episode 1012</strong><br><strong>Guest: Janice Coleman</strong></p><ul><li>Janice Coleman’s leadership journey and background</li><li>Working with nonprofit, corporate, and education organizations</li><li>Helping leaders get clear about their goals and direction</li><li>Leadership fatigue and how leaders manage pressure</li><li>Communication, accountability, and alignment in leadership</li><li>Music that inspires leadership and creativity</li><li>North Philly connection and cultural influences</li><li>Leadership lessons for entrepreneurs and creatives</li></ul><p>Key Takeaway: Great leadership is built on <strong>clarity, communication, accountability, and integrity.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><p>💜<a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/interludes"> <u>⁠⁠⁠</u><strong>Join the Interludes Community on Patreon (Free)</strong><u>⁠⁠⁠</u></a></p><p>Join the <em>Interludes</em> Patreon for <strong>free</strong> and get even more behind-the-scenes moments, podcasting insights, and community updates as the shows continue to grow.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe to <em>The Interludes</em> on LinkedIn</p><p>⁠⁠⁠<strong>The Interludes Newsletter by Pure Lighthouse Media</strong>⁠⁠⁠</p><p>Get behind-the-scenes access to <em>Interludes Extra</em> and <em>The Pull Up Podcast Show</em>, plus reflections on culture, creativity, and podcasting—from the mic to the mindset.</p><p>This week&#39;s article, &quot;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-integrity-influence-conversation-bghcc/?published=t" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Leadership, Integrity, and Influence: A Conversation with Janice Coleman</a>,&quot; highlights the standout points from this episode. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT VAL &quot;THE VOICE&quot; JOHNSON: </strong>&quot;A DJ Saved My Life&quot; is the book by Val &quot;The Voice&quot; Johnson. The debut book features a heartfelt tribute to the healing power of music and the therapeutic potential of podcasting, all with the ABCs of podcasting rolled into one.</p><p><a href="https://purelighthousemedia.com/shop/"><u>⁠⁠⁠</u><strong>Get your print or digital copy today!</strong><u>⁠⁠⁠</u></a></p><p><br></p>