The Balancing Act with Andrew Temte, PhD, CFA · 2026-07-02 · 35 min
Why do so many brilliant, accomplished leaders freeze the moment the stakes get highest - losing the room before they’ve said a single word? In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Kathryn Janicek - a 3x Emmy Award-winning executive presence strategist, former TV news producer, and founder of Janicek Performance Group, where she coaches Fortune 500 leaders for their highest-stakes moments. Drawing on two decades in live television - including her time as the sole spokesperson during the 2007 I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis - Kathryn makes the case that how you show up matters every bit as much as what you say, and that presence is a skill any leader can build. Tune in to episode 252 to hear why Kathryn calls fear “a terrible creative director,” what a bridge collapse taught her about leading through a crisis, and why, in the age of AI and deepfakes, your audience can tell in an instant when a leader’s words aren’t truly their own. It’s a practical masterclass in showing up when it counts. AndrewTemte.com
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