Have you ever second-guessed yourself because you assumed you may not "have what it takes" to succeed in your dream role? The good news: you were likely wrong.

In this episode of The Self-Led Leader, I dismantle three common misconceptions about personality and explore how understanding and optimizing your personality can actually lead you to develop a more authentic leadership style.

Listen now to discover the big six personality traits from the HEXACO model and learn how you can leverage your natural strengths to improve your leadership presence.

I can't wait to hear about your breakthroughs.

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Welcome to the Self-Led Leader!

If you struggle with speaking confidently, whether in meetings, on Zoom, or in everyday conversations, this episode is for you.

In this reflective episode, I’m sharing:

• The hidden reason you might be holding back when you speak (it’s not what you think)

• How your past and present environments quietly shape your confidence

• The real first step to building calm, authentic presence when you speak

The real reason people doubt themselves and lack confidence speaking? It often comes down to your environment.

In this episode, I leave you with two powerful reflection questions:

1. Where are you continuing to silence yourself because of who’s around you, or who’s been around you in the past?

2. What would shift if you stopped outsourcing your confidence to your environment and started building self-trust instead?

   
   

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Your voice matters. And it’s time to use it: not from fear, but from self-trust and presence.

I can't wait to hear about your breakthroughs.

Have you ever felt like your career just wasn't moving in the direction you thought it would, but you had no idea why? In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Michael Merrill, former executive at Disney and Netflix, all about leadership development and career growth. We chatted about:

- the common mistakes you could be making that actually harm your career growth

- ways specific personal development strategies can help you gain clarity on your goals and career path

- what to do to stand out as a leader, no matter what level you're currently at

... and so much more.

This episode is filled with gold nuggets of wisdom and strategy. I can't wait for you to hear it. As usual, reach out to me or comment below with your biggest breakthroughs.

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Forget every cliche you've heard. In this episode of the Self-Led Leader, I challenge the common belief that social comparison is detrimental. Instead, I'm going to show you how intentional comparison can be a powerful tool for self-leadership. By understanding the psychology behind social comparisons, I'll help you understand the distinction between the different types of comparisons you're already making and how each can impact your self-perception, confidence, and motivation. I'll also dive into three common mistakes people make while comparing themselves to others, and I'll give you three powerful questions to ask yourself when you feel the self-doubt creeping in, so you can strategically turn into into a moment for growth. We all compare ourselves to others, so you may as well learn to do it well!

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In this episode, I share the three things that are most often overlooked by leaders; three psychology hacks that change the way they lead, communicate with their team, and manage their productivity.

Listen now to discover the importance of recognizing different learning styles, mastering active listening, and managing your mental and emotional state as a leader.

By implementing these simple yet powerful shifts, you can reduce miscommunication and enhance the overall functionality and morale of your team.. and become a much better leader in the process.

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In this episode of the Self-Led Leader, I had the pleasure of interviewing Simone Schiassi, the former Global Director at Google, to explore the intricacies of modern leadership. We talked all things executive presence, emotional intelligence, and authenticity for leaders (and aspiring leaders) to see success in the workplace.

With his vast experience managing global operations, Simone provides practical advice on how to develop leadership skills that stand out, including how going back to specific basics is the most overlooked key to success - and to real leadership growth.

Tune in to understand why executive presence isn’t about being loud but about connection, being aligned, and the small moments that make you memorable. By the end, you'll walk away with actionable steps for becoming a more effective, recognized leader at work, starting today.

I can't wait to hear about your breakthroughs.

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What if becoming a more powerful leader didn’t require doing more—but instead, doing less, more intentionally?

In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the most overlooked (and transformational) leadership skills: the art of asking better questions. You’ll learn how this simple shift can dramatically improve your team’s performance, trust, and ownership.

Whether you lead a team, a business, or simply want to communicate with more clarity and emotional intelligence, this episode will show you how to:
✔ Stop defaulting to advice-giving or fixing
✔ Use open-ended questions to uncover mindset blocks and hidden dynamics
✔ Create psychological safety in your conversations
✔ Shift from micromanager to mentor without losing control
✔ Lead with more ease, insight, and grounded authority

Because the best leaders aren’t the ones with all the answers, they’re the ones who ask the most powerful questions.

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In this episode of The Self-Led Leader, I'm joined by performance coach Ramon Ghosh for a powerful reframe of the so-called “midlife crisis.” Together, we unpack why this pivotal life stage isn’t a breakdown, but a breakthrough in disguise.

If you’re a high-achieving professional who’s quietly questioning your career, relationships, or identity... this conversation is your permission slip to rethink everything without blowing it all up.

Ramon and I explore the deeper psychology of midlife: how subconscious beliefs, childhood patterns, and nervous system overload can silently steer us off course. You’ll learn why this season of life can feel heavy and how to shift it with emotional intelligence, self-leadership, and strategic inner work.

We unpack:

• The myths of the midlife crisis (and what’s really happening under the surface)

• How to recognize the early signs of burnout and disconnection

• Why external success often creates internal friction

• Simple practices to reconnect with joy, purpose, and power

• How to redefine performance through presence, not pressure

This episode is raw, real, and packed with insight for anyone navigating big questions, quiet doubts, or that feeling of “Is this all there is?”

I can't wait to hear about your breakthroughs!

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Connect with Ramon Ghosh here:

https://www.risinggrand.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-ghosh/

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