When you close one chapter of your life that has brought you great reward you can be a little apprehensive about what lies ahead. In this episode I share with you the personal story of leaving a 16-year career role, what I discovered and how I planned for a smooth transition. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

If you’ve ever felt like anxiety quietly runs your life, or that you wake up every morning bracing for the day instead of embracing it, you’re not alone. Many of us have moments where it feels like life is happening to us instead of through us. But here’s the truth: your identity—the core of who you are—can be shaped to resist anxiety. Yes, you can cultivate a version of yourself that remains grounded, even when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control. And today, I want to show you exactly how to do that—how to build an anxiety-resistant identity that carries you through life with calm, clarity, and confidence. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Today, we’re diving into a topic that changes everything for leaders, parents, and anyone who wants to be truly influential: Leading with presence, not productivity. In a world that glorifies busyness, it’s easy to equate being productive with being effective. But here’s the truth: you can accomplish everything on your to-do list and still feel invisible, disconnected, or exhausted. Presence changes that. Presence creates trust, influence, and impact — without the exhaustion of endless doing. For more information on upleveling your life or career or navigating transitions such as divorce, job loss, death or retirement go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com