What happens when you step away from a senior corporate title and go out on your own? Ian Ziskin shares the emotional inner‑work and tough questions behind making the transition from CHRO to Executive Advisor and Consultant.

In this episode, Janet and Ian explore what it really takes to move beyond the “golden handcuffs” of corporate life into a self-led, flexible, and purpose-driven chapter. From building credibility in a crowded space to learning how to slow down without guilt, this is an insightful episode for anyone reimagining the next act of their life and career.

In this episode:

• Letting go of your corporate identity and leading with your unique value
• Why confidence—not ego—is essential to building credibility
• Building a “portfolio business” around what you do best
• The challenge of saying “no” to stay aligned and purposeful
• How to partner and collaborate as an entrepreneur
• Redefining success and identity in the third act of life

Connect with Ian:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-ziskin-bb1504/

About Janet Ioli:

Janet Ioli is a globally recognized executive advisor, coach, and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience developing leaders in Fortune 100 companies and global organizations.

She created The Inner Edge—a framework, a movement, and a message that flips leadership from mere success performance to presence; from ego to soul. Through her keynotes, podcast, and programs, Janet helps high-achievers find the one thing that changes everything: the mastery within.

Her approach redefines leadership presence—not as polish or tactics, but as the inner steadiness people feel from you and the positive imprint you leave on individuals and organizations.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @leadershipcoachjanet

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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What happens when decades of experience no longer seem to be valued? When you're quietly dismissed, overlooked, or labeled a "blocker"—despite still having the fire, brilliance, and drive? In this powerful solo episode, Janet Ioli names what so many leaders over 50 are silently feeling: the creeping sense of invisibility in organizations that prize what's new and shiny over what’s wise and seasoned.

You’ll hear real stories from seasoned leaders who’ve faced the sting of being sidelined, and a call to stop chasing relevance and instead stand firmly in your deep, cultivated wisdom.

Remember: You are not done. You are not outdated. You are not invisible.

If you’ve felt your voice dimming or your worth questioned, this one is for you.

In this episode:

✅ How ageism shows up in subtle ways in leadership

✅ The real impact of dimming the voices of seasoned leaders

✅ Why your wisdom and presence matter more than ever

✅ How to reclaim visibility, voice, and power in the workplace after 50

✅ What it means to evolve your leadership at midlife

✅ Reflection questions to help you show up anchored, not louder

About Janet Ioli:

Janet Ioli has over 25 years of experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and talent strategy. She’s led internal transformation initiatives at Fortune 100 companies like Cigna, USA Today, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. She understands the internal realities of leadership—what it demands, and what it often costs.

Through her company, JI International/ Power Presence Academy, Janet creates space for leaders to make decisions not just based on ambition—but on personal alignment, purpose, and impact.

You don’t have to start over to shift your path. Sometimes it’s about tuning in, recalibrating, and intentionally choosing a path that aligns with who you are becoming now.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @leadershipcoachjanet

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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If you’ve ever thought about making a change—starting something new, going back to school, or following a dream you’ve quietly tucked away—only to hear the voice in your head say, “Nah… It’s too late,” this episode is for you.

In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Janet shares a story that shook her out of that ‘It’s too late’ mindset. In this story, you’ll meet a remarkable 96-year-old man whose life choices challenged every assumption about age, timing, and possibility. He reminded Janet (and will remind you) that we decide when we stop growing, not the number of candles on our birthday cake.

Through reflection, story, and heartfelt truth-telling, you’ll be invited to look at your own “too late” stories and maybe even take the first brave step toward the life that’s been calling you all along.

In this episode:

• Why midlife dissatisfaction isn’t a crisis, it’s an invitation
• The 96-year-old’s story that completely reframed Janet’s beliefs about age and possibility
• Age does not decide when we stop growing or learning something new
• The real cost of staying stuck versus the risk of beginning again
• A reframing of “too late” as “right on time”

About Janet Ioli:

Janet Ioli has over 25 years of experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and talent strategy. She’s led internal transformation initiatives at Fortune 100 companies like Cigna, USA Today, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. She understands the internal realities of leadership—what it demands, and what it often costs.

Through her company, JI International/ Power Presence Academy, Janet creates space for leaders to make decisions not just based on ambition—but on personal alignment, purpose, and impact.

You don’t have to start over to shift your path. Sometimes it’s about tuning in, recalibrating, and intentionally choosing a path that aligns with who you are becoming now.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @leadershipcoachjanet

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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We live in a world that bombards us with advice, hacks, tips, and strategies for doing life and leadership “better.” But what if the real answer isn’t more information, but more space?

In this raw and soul-touching solo episode, Janet opens a new chapter of The Inner Edge podcast. She invites us into a more honest conversation about what it means to lead and live with our whole selves, especially when the outer performance doesn’t reflect the inner truth.

Drawing from her deeply human experiences with executive clients navigating everything from leadership pressure to divorce, burnout, and aging parents, Janet shares why the most powerful leadership work starts inside.

And why space—not strategy, tools, or frameworks—may be the thing we’re all craving the most.

In this episode:

• Why Janet is reshaping The Inner Edge and what to expect in this new season
• How too much advice can drown your inner voice
• What real-life executive clients are actually struggling with behind the scenes
• The emotional toll of performing while privately unraveling
• Why space, not steps, is often what we truly need to grow
• A powerful reminder that it’s not just you, everyone is navigating something messy
• How to reconnect with your inner truth and rediscover your "inner edge"
• The shift from performative leadership to soulful presence

About Janet Ioli:

Janet Ioli has over 25 years of experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and talent strategy. She’s led internal transformation initiatives at Fortune 100 companies like Cigna, USA Today, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. She understands the internal realities of leadership—what it demands, and what it often costs.

Through her company, JI International/ Power Presence Academy, Janet creates space for leaders to make decisions not just based on ambition—but on personal alignment, purpose, and impact.

You don’t have to start over to shift your path. Sometimes it’s about tuning in, recalibrating, and intentionally choosing a path that aligns with who you are becoming now.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @leadershipcoachjanet

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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Are You Ready to Stop Performing Success and Start Living It?

If you're an executive experiencing leadership burnout recovery, this episode marks a turning point. I'm Janet Ioli, and after years of providing authentic leadership coaching to Fortune 200 leaders, I've discovered something powerful: the most transformative leaders aren't those who compartmentalize their lives—they're the ones who embrace executive life integration. This inaugural episode of The Inner Edge isn't just another leadership podcast launch; it's an invitation into the kind of inner work for leaders that creates lasting change. Whether you're navigating midlife career reinvention, questioning your purpose at 50, or simply exhausted from pretending your personal struggles don't affect your professional performance, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn the difference between surface-level leadership advice and the whole person leadership approach that creates authentic transformation from the inside out
• Discover how to recognize when you're ready to stop following everyone else's blueprint and start your own leadership transformation journey that honors your complete self
• Uncover the truth about why traditional leadership development fails executives who are craving leadership authenticity and meaningful integration of their personal and professional lives

Ready to Begin Your Own Leadership Transformation Journey?

This is just the beginning of our deeper conversations about what it means to lead with your whole self in our rapidly changing world. I'd love to continue this conversation with you personally—connect with me on LinkedIn where I share daily insights about authentic leadership, or visit janеtioli.com to explore how we might work together on your own journey toward integrated, purposeful leadership.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @leadershipcoachjanet

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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Stop believing the lie that charismatic speakers are just "born that way." Every confident communicator you admire built their public speaking skills through deliberate habitual practice and self-awareness—and today, communication expert Ruth Milligan is pulling back the curtain on exactly how they did it. If you've ever felt your heart race before a presentation or wondered how to develop the kind of leadership communication that commands attention in any room, this episode will shatter your limiting beliefs and give you a clear roadmap to speaking mastery.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn how to overcome fear of speaking by getting out of your head and into your body using Ruth's proven embodied speaking techniques
• Discover the three essential questions every leader must answer before crafting content that moves audiences to action and drives real results
• Uncover the storytelling secrets that engage both sides of your audience's brain while building authentic charisma that feels natural to you

Ready to transform your speaking from survival mode to magnetic presence? I'm here to support your leadership journey every step of the way. Send me a DM on LinkedIn and share your biggest speaking breakthrough from this episode.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @leadershipcoachjanet

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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What if I told you that 95% of your leadership decisions aren't actually yours? In this raw and revelatory episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the invisible cultural conditioning that's been running your leadership show from behind the scenes. After years of coaching global executives and my own journey from perfectionist performer to authentic leader, I've discovered that most of us are leading from someone else's script – and it's time to rewrite the story.

Your leadership presence and emotional mastery depend on understanding these hidden rules that operate beneath your awareness, shaping everything from your attachment styles to your team dynamics.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn the four-step process for identifying and unlearning cultural conditioning that's limiting your leadership authenticity and keeping you stuck in performance mode
• Discover how unconscious childhood experiences create automatic leadership behaviors like micromanagement, delegation challenges, and emotional distance in team connections
• Uncover the difference between adapting from fear versus making intentional choices from a place of self-awareness and grounded leadership

Resources Mentioned:

• E111: Childhood Attachment: The Hidden Influence on Your Leadership Style
• E112: Childhood Attachment: How Early Wounds Shape Your Leadership
• "Less Ego, More Soul" - Janet's book on authentic leadership transformation

Ready to stop leading from someone else's script? I'd love to continue this conversation with you – share your biggest "aha" moment from this episode and tag me on social media @leadershipcoachjanet. Let's build a community of leaders committed to showing up with less ego and more soul.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @leadershipcoachjanet

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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What if I told you that the most successful leaders are often the ones people fear most? In this raw and revealing episode of Leadership Presence, I pull back the curtain on how early childhood experiences and attachment styles create unconscious behavior patterns that can turn brilliant executives into emotional time bombs. Through the gripping story of "Derek" - a charismatic leader whose childhood wounds turned boardroom meetings into minefields - you'll discover why your body keeps the score of every unhealed experience and how these invisible patterns are sabotaging your leadership authenticity.

This isn't your typical leadership advice - this is the deep, transformative inner work that separates reactive managers from truly impactful leaders who build trust through vulnerability and emotional mastery.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn how to identify the unconscious behavior patterns from your childhood that are creating leadership limitations and damaging team dynamics
• Discover the 5-step process for recognizing emotional triggers and transforming survival-based reactions into conscious leadership choices
• Uncover why micromanagement, delegation challenges, and hyper-independence often stem from early attachment styles and how to rewire these patterns for grounded leadership

This deep dive into the unconscious patterns that shape our leadership is just the beginning of your inner work journey. When you start recognizing these old wounds and survival strategies, you create space for the kind of grounded leadership that transforms not just your own experience, but the entire culture around you.

What childhood patterns might be quietly running your leadership show, and how different could your impact be once you bring them into conscious awareness?

Ready to continue this transformative work? Connect with me on social media for more insights on leading with less ego and more soul.

Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @leadershipcoachjanet

If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

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