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The Leadership Dance Podcast

The Leadership Dance Podcast

Welcome to The Leadership Dance podcast, where Alissa Hsu Lynch—former world-class dancer turned global business executive—shares insights and inspiration from visionary leaders who are breaking barriers in the arts and business worlds. Tune in to discover how to step into your star power and confidently choreograph your own leadership dance.

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Ep. 39: Choreographing with changemakers, with Yemi Dele Akinyemi
April 13, 2026

Ep. 39: Choreographing with changemakers, with Yemi Dele Akinyemi

What does it take to build a career across continents, art forms, and social movements? Yemi Dele Akinyemi, Czech-Nigerian entrepreneur, choreographer, and founder of the Moonshot Platform, joins host Alissa Hsu Lynch to trac...
Ep. 38: Rising through rejections, with Samantha Hope Galler
March 30, 2026

Ep. 38: Rising through rejections, with Samantha Hope Galler

What does it take to rise to the top at one of America's leading ballet companies, after dozens of rejections, a serious injury, and a recession? Samantha Hope Galler, Principal Dancer at Miami City Ballet, joins host Alissa ...
Ep. 37: Championing women's voices, with Jenna Segal
March 16, 2026

Ep. 37: Championing women's voices, with Jenna Segal

Jenna Segal is writing women into the history books in arts and entertainment. Women make up more than 75% of theater audiences, yet are rarely in the decision-making seats. Jenna has stepped in to change that narrative. She ...
Ep. 36: Taking the lead, with Chloe Misseldine
March 2, 2026

Ep. 36: Taking the lead, with Chloe Misseldine

Spotlight, pressure, and the power of example. In this episode of The Leadership Dance, Chloe Misseldine, Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre, talks about her surprise promotion on stage after her debut as Odette/Odil...

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Impressive interview style

"I was impressed by your interview style and the production quality. Too many podcast creators want to show how smart they are and go on and on (read: pontificate). The interview flow and your questio…"

Steve | June 24, 2025

Interesting perspective

"Alissa’s unique background and experiences makes for a very interesting perspective on leadership and career paths! I’m also enjoying her interview style and am looking forward to hearing from more o…"

Erin | Nov. 20, 2024

Compelling story

"The concept of The Leadership Dance is such a powerful and authentic metaphor. Alissa shared her journey with us and it is incredibly compelling. The idea of choreographing your own leadership path—e…"

Brenda Becker | Nov. 20, 2024

Enjoyed podcast

"I thought it was interesting and informative. I enjoyed the advice to stay focused on goals and what makes you happy, and the acknowledgement that it is challenging to do so."

Margot Carroll | Nov. 24, 2024

Engaging and Insightful

"Enjoyed learning about Alissa’s journey and lessons learned. Looking forward to listening to future episodes!!"

Rajit Kamal | Nov. 25, 2024

Leadership with Grace and Flow

"Each "The Leadership Dance" episode is a perfectly choreographed mix of inspiration, insight, and actionable advice. Alissa Hsu Lynch’s thoughtful approach, relatable stories, and expert interviews d…"

Katie Castillo-Wilson | Dec. 8, 2024

Inspiring and Relevant

"Such an inspiring set of conversations that are relevant and engaging- with easy application for career growth!"

JenElmashni | Jan. 18, 2025

Deep insights, unique perspective

"Really enjoying Alissa’s perspective and questions. I resonate with the core exploration here of how does an artistic/creative person make the shift and thrive in the business world!"

scottandjames | Dec. 11, 2024

Great listen

"Insightful conversations about business leadership and adversity. An entertaining and easy listen!"

Rick | Feb. 12, 2025

Thank You!

"Thank you Alissa for being an inspirational role model and bringing light to other role models through this podcast. You are inspiring a generation of people who have never seen someone like them ge…"

Outside-the-box leader | Feb. 17, 2025

Insightful, honest, and empowering

"It's wonderful listening to the vibrant, cogent discussions that so accurately and often poignantly capture the challenges and joys of being a woman leader. I realized that I have had so few peers to…"

Angela | March 2, 2025