Short Story Long: Life Lessons from Leaders, Coaches, and Entrepreneurs
Short Story Long shares life-changing stories of growth, resilience, and reinvention from leaders, coaches, and everyday people navigating pivotal turning points. Hosted by leadership coach Beki Fraser, each episode explores the moments that shaped someone's path and the lessons we can all learn.
Every other week, Beki follows up with a Skill Builder episode that breaks down insights from the previous story into practical tools, reflection prompts, and leadership actions.
Whether you're building a business, transitioning into a new career, or learning to lead with greater purpose, this podcast offers real stories and practical strategies to help you grow. New episodes every other week.
Podcasting since 2024 • 66 episodes
Short Story Long: Life Lessons from Leaders, Coaches, and Entrepreneurs
Latest Episodes
Leaving The Ladder — Ed Holinski's Story
What does it take to pivot from a successful sales career into shaping the culture and capability of a global company—without formal training? We sit down with Ed Holinski to unpack the inflection point that moved him from brokerage and risk se...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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51:42
When Control Becomes the Problem
What if the fastest way to lead better isn’t more hustle, but clearer language for your strengths and a smarter design for your team? We explore how to move from forcing outcomes to architecting around what people naturally do well, so pressure...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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20:19
Self-Awareness at Work — Ingrid Stabb’s Story
A frantic book club, a late-night search, and an unexpected coffee with a hero set off a career pivot that rewired how we think about time, collaboration, and leadership. Becky sits down with author and Enneagram expert Ingrid Stabb to explore ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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45:57
Respect Under Pressure: Why Civility Matters at Work
Pressure is rising in many workplaces, but turning up the heat rarely creates better thinking. Becky makes the case that civility is not window dressing—it’s the operating system for clear decisions, resilient strategy, and teams that speak up ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:45
So You Tried Harder And It Got Worse
We trace the quiet moment when hard work stops moving the needle and show how to shift from good intentions to real impact. We share stories about overfunctioning, misaligned roles, and becoming the bottleneck, and we offer simple tools to buil...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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12:10
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