What happens when leadership is tested under extreme conditions when stress, pressure, and uncertainty push you to your limits?
In this insightful episode of Self Leadership to Potential-ize, Andrew Bryant is joined by Dalia Feldheim, former marketing executive turned leadership consultant and author of Dare to Lead Like a Girl. Together, they explore what it truly means to embody self-leadership when the stakes are high and emotions run deep.
Drawing from her own corporate experience and years of studying emotional intelligence, Dalia shares how courage, compassion, and authenticity become the ultimate measures of strength when challenges arise.
In this conversation, Andrew and Dalia discuss:
How adversity becomes a mirror that reveals true leadership potential
Why leading with compassion doesn’t mean losing authority
How to balance resilience with vulnerability in the modern workplace
The neuroscience behind emotional contagion and its impact on culture
Practical ways to build psychological safety and inspire others under stress
The hidden link between purpose and performance in high-pressure environments
This episode is both a personal and professional exploration of what it takes to leadand livewith integrity when comfort zones collapse.
“When you lead with heart, you don’t lose control, you gain connection.”
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