In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Elaine Belson, a Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Public Speaker, and former U.S. Army officer who knows what it means to take bold leaps.

At age 42, Elaine joined the U.S. Army and deployed to Afghanistan, serving as the Executive Officer for Medical Command. Her journey from aspiring actress at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, to psychotherapist, to soldier, and now speaker and YouTuber is nothing short of inspiring.

In this conversation, she shares:

✨ Why she left acting for psychotherapy and how theater prepared her for public speaking. ✨ What led her to enlist in the Army at 42 and how that experience transformed her life. ✨ Her unique “mantras” and three-step strategies to handle anxiety and fear of the unknown. ✨ Six common behaviors that keep women stuck in imposter syndrome—and how to stop them. ✨ How to practice self-validation, ditch your inner bully, and finally trust yourself. ✨ The importance of women supporting women, embracing vulnerability, and leading with courage.

Whether you’re navigating a life transition, battling self-doubt, or looking for tools to face fear with confidence, Elaine’s wisdom and stories will leave you motivated to leap forward in your own life.

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In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria welcomes Lucy Faulconer – a dynamic Leadership Coach, Group Facilitator, and the General Manager of the Being Profile®.

With a deep passion for human potential and leadership transformation, Lucy has worked with individuals and organizations to elevate self-awareness, strengthen emotional intelligence, and foster more authentic, empowered leadership.

This episode takes you on a journey into the heart of leadership: not just the skills we show on the outside, but the being we embody on the inside.

Lucy and Lisa explore how the Being Profile® is more than an assessment — it’s a framework that illuminates how we relate to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us.

By uncovering hidden patterns, blind spots, and limiting beliefs, leaders can step into greater clarity, courage, and impact.

💡 Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why true leadership begins with self-awareness and not just external success markers.

• How the Being Profile® provides insights into core aspects of human effectiveness and fulfillment.

• The role of emotional intelligence in shifting from self-doubt to authentic confidence.

• What it takes to transform limiting beliefs and embrace growth as a leader.

• Practical strategies for creating alignment between who you are and the impact you want to have.

• How group facilitation and coaching can accelerate transformation for teams and organizations.

Lucy also shares her personal journey of becoming a leadership coach and facilitator, including the challenges, leaps of faith, and breakthroughs that brought her into alignment with her purpose.

Her story reminds us that leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about vulnerability, curiosity, and the courage to look within.

✨ Whether you’re an emerging leader, an experienced executive, or a woman ready to leap into your next chapter, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration.

Lucy’s insights will help you see leadership as a path of personal transformation — one that requires compassion, awareness, and trust in yourself.

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In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Lenka Lutonska—bestselling author of Energetic Selling and Marketing, creator of Business Energetics®️, International speaker, and leading NLP Trainer and Master Coach.

Born in Slovakia, Lenka moved to the UK at 19 with only £30 in her pocket, determined to change her life.

From her early struggles—including low self-esteem and eating disorders—to building a globally recognized coaching and training business impacting leaders in 180 countries, Lenka’s journey is the embodiment of resilience, courage, and soul-led success.

Lenka reveals:

• How her childhood experiences fueled both limiting beliefs and deep resilience.

• The pivotal leap from traditional strategy into Business Energetics—a paradigm shift merging energy, intuition, and embodiment with business growth.

• The lessons of her “dark night of the soul,” where losing everything led her to her most powerful breakthroughs.

• Real client stories showing how shifting energy creates exponential business success.

• Why the future of leadership, entrepreneurship, and C-suite innovation depends on soul-led, heart-driven business models.

✨ Whether you’re an entrepreneur, coach, or executive, this conversation will expand your perspective on success, resilience, and creating abundance without burnout.

🔗 Connect with Lenka at www.businessenergetics.com and discover more about her groundbreaking work.

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