# Emily Sander

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Trapped Capital: The $348 Billion "Zombie Fund" Crisis in Private Equity

What happens when a private equity fund reaches the end of its 10-year lifespan and can't sell its assets? Welcome to the era of Zombie Funds. In Episode 40 of the Private Equity Experience Podcast, hosts Emily Sander, Ed Barton, and Rory Liebhart break down the alarming $348 billion backlog of net…

Three Powerful Checkpoint Questions to Level Up Your Leadership

Emily Sander talks about setting up personal checkpoints to track growth and avoid getting stuck. She shares three practical questions she asks herself every other week: Where am I getting in my own way? What's a middle way? Who can help with that? She suggests different ways to do these check-ins,…

Growing Vocal Authority: Insights for Executives from an Accent Coach

Emily Sander talks with Jay Poulton, founder of The Accent Coach, about how senior leaders can use their voice more effectively. They discuss practical tips like breath control, vocal variety, and recording yourself to close the “authority gap,” and share examples of issues such as vocal fry, uptur…

Q&A: How to Lead a New Team Without Letting Your Old One Down

Emily Sander answers a listener question from Megan, who just got promoted and is transitioning between teams. She gives advice on setting up the old team for success, like handing off tasks to a "go-to" person and clearly communicating that change to everyone. Emily also suggests doing a listening…

Speak Like a Pro: Boost Your Confidence with Tactical Leadership Drills

Emily Sander shares three simple exercises to help anyone sound more confident in meetings, interviews, and presentations. She walks through the "expert game," explaining how to act like the world’s leading authority on random topics like Flashdance or koala bear feeding habits. The episode include…

Barbarians at the Gate Movie Watch-Along: The Ultimate LBO Battle

Grab your popcorn! In this special inaugural watch-along episode of the Private Equity Experience Podcast, hosts Emily Sander, Ed Barton, and Rory Liebhart watch and react in real-time to the 1993 financial classic, Barbarians at the Gate.  Based on the legendary 1988 leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR …

Ep. 222 Next Level Coaching with Emily Sander

Emily Sander is a C-Suite Executive and Founder of Next Level Coaching. As an ICF-Certified Coach, she guides clients towards new perspectives that enable them to adapt and evolve as leaders. She is the author of the book, Hacking Executive Leadership. Emily Sander | Next Level Coaching ICF-Certifi…

50 and Fabulous: Confidence, Reinvention & the Glow Up Nobody Warned You About (with Emily Sanders)

What if turning 50 wasn't something to dread — but the moment you finally stop apologizing for who you are? This week Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Emily Sanders: a single mom of two, licensed massage therapist, pageant titleholder, and aspiring children's book author who's redefining what confi…