🎙️ Episode 93: What No One Told Me When I Became a Leader
No one really prepares you for what leadership feels like.
You can read all the books, take the courses, and master your job — but the moment you step into leadership, everything shifts.
You’re no longer just responsible for tasks… you’re responsible for people.
And that means energy, emotions, and expectations — including your own.
In this episode, I open up about what I wish someone had told me when I first became a leader.
You’ll learn the hidden truths about leadership no one talks about — and how to stop leading from exhaustion and start leading from alignment.
Why leadership exposes every place you still need to heal
How your energy, not your control, determines team performance
The real reason trying to “have all the answers” burns leaders out
How to lead from curiosity instead of perfection
Why leadership is one of the fastest paths to personal growth and transformation
Whether you’re leading a clinic, a department, or a business — the inner work of leadership is the same.
This episode is your invitation to see leadership not as a job title… but as a mirror.
Because the truth is: you can’t lead others from a place you haven’t yet led yourself.
“Leadership isn’t about control — it’s about coherence. When you walk into a room grounded and aligned, people don’t just hear you… they feel you.”
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If you’re ready to stop leading from burnout and start leading from alignment — book a free call with me.
We’ll explore how to step into your next level of leadership identity with confidence and clarity.
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