Episode notes
If you’re frustrated with someone… have you actually had the conversation yet?
In this episode of Mpowered Living, Ann Sheu sits down with executive coach Lisa Seay for a grounded, honest conversation about leadership, trust, burnout, and the real work happening behind the scenes in leaders’ lives.
Lisa shares what she’s learned from years of coaching mid-level and senior leaders—and why so many capable people feel unsure, underprepared, or stuck even after “making it.” From imposter syndrome to difficult conversations to career pivots, this episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about power… it’s about self-awareness and clarity.
In this episode, they unpack:
- Why leaders struggle to “be human” with their teams—and how vulnerability builds trust
- A simple structured approach to helping new leaders assimilate with a team
- What leaders get wrong about “hard conversations” (and why avoiding them causes more damage)
- The truth behind “clear is kind” and why clarity is a leadership responsibility
- The #1 reason career transitions stall: lack of clarity around what you want and why
- How to ask for help (or build connections) without sounding salesy or needy
- Burnout warning signs leaders miss—especially “overextended behaviors” that feel unlike you
- The coaching question that unlocks everything: “What do you want instead?”
- Why great leadership begins in the mirror
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Keywords
burnout
leadership
team dynamics
intentional living
communication
relationship
self-awareness
connection
coaching
clarity