Lead Easy

In this episode, we focus on helping you—a high-achieving leader—set intentional, energizing goals for 2025 that align with your core values and priorities. We explore practical strategies to help you overcome challenges like career stagnation, rebuild your self-confidence, and stand out in high-pressure environments, especially for women in leadership and professionals in sales and marketing. Whe...

Ready to take your career to new heights? In part 2 of our series, we explore how combining professional growth with targeted career development creates lasting success for women leaders . Through powerful leadership training and personal development strategies, we'll show you exactly how to overcome common roadblocks that hold you back. Working with a career coach can be the catalyst that propels...

Hit a career wall? Tired of putting in the work without seeing promotions or recognition? You’re not alone. Many experienced women leaders in sales and marketing face hidden challenges that can stall career growth. This episode of Lead Easy kicks off a two-part series where I dive into the barriers that often arise for women with a decade or more in their fields. We’ll explore: 1. what’s holding y...

Do traditional leadership labels leave you feeling confined like you’re supposed to be someone you’re not? In today’s episode, we’re dismantling the boxed-in definitions of leadership and paving the way for you to build a style that’s as flexible and authentic as you are. By the end, you’ll have actionable steps to create a leadership approach based on your unique values, strengths, and energy. Sa...

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right in your career but still not reaching your goals? It might not be about strategy at all—it could be what's going on inside. In this episode, we explore how hidden self-doubt and subconscious beliefs can drive behaviors like micromanaging and people-pleasing, even if you seem confident on the outside. Learn why common feedback like “improve your delegati...

In the last episode, we covered how to position yourself for high-visibility projects. Now that you’re in those roles, how do you show up confidently and make the impact you’re aiming for? In this episode, I share a personal story about navigating a high-stakes presentation. Despite feeling under pressure, preparation and a strong mindset helped me pivot effortlessly while others struggled. The ke...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most common pieces of advice given to professionals: "You need more visibility." But what does that really mean? I’ll walk you through how to interpret and act on this vague feedback by positioning yourself for high-impact projects. Rather than resorting to hustle and forced effort, we'll explore how collaboration, energy management, and a service-driven mi...

In this episode, we’re diving into how to handle change without losing yourself. We'll explore the Change Curve from William Bridges' Transition Model, which starts with an ending before moving toward new beginnings. I’ll share some real-life examples, like dealing with new technology or job changes, and how these can stir up unexpected feelings of loss and stress. Even if you choose the change, l...

Episode Summary: In this episode, I’ll share a recent story about getting a puppy and the unexpected lessons I learned about leading with empathy—for myself and for others. We’ll explore the top reasons people struggle to lead with empathy and uncover the secrets to making the shift from using force, pressure, blame, or shame to embracing empathy as a leadership style. Whether you’re navigating th...

Discover the secret leadership weapon - awareness. Move beyond the usual leadership traits like empathy and decisiveness to uncover the underrated power of awareness that top leaders possess. Today I’m sharing  The 2 main types of awareness. Why awareness is so important; not just for your wellbeing, but for your ability to perform at the highest level and reach new levels in your career. How to c...

Many leaders are unintentionally "driving from the backseat", meaning they are going very fast, living and working in a constant state of DOING, and reacting to roadblocks vs. having a plan. Not only is this anxiety-producing for you as the leader, but also for the people who are driving people along with you - the team you are leading. In this episode I break down: What it looks like to lead from...

We've all met those leaders who seem to have some intangible quality that makes them great. People want to follow them and they also are able to effortlessly excel in their career and land higher levels roles. In this episode, I'm exploring intangible “great leader” qualities and how you can start to adopt them today so you can step up as a leader and land the next role. Grab the Core Values Works...

What do you do when you have a goal around income, a promotion, health, or relationships, and it's not happening? How do you prevent your confidence from tanking and giving up altogether? In this episode I explore how to maintain confidence when the outcomes or results you are getting are not indicative of your success. In other words, you aren’t meeting your goals. Resources: Download the leaders...

If you are a mid-senior leader looking to get promoted, you might be tempted to learn new strategies to do things like work on your executive presence, stop micromanaging, or be more engaged with your team. Usually, people work on these things by trying to be more aware and "not doing it anymore," but it doesn't work. These are all symptoms of something deeper, that, if not addressed...

Most people think just because they don't fly off the handle when their buttons get pushed, they are fine. Far from it, unfortunately. Even if you aren't a "hot head", you might shut down, react dismissively, or regret the tone you use when you are triggered. And none of that is helpful when it comes to leading, building relationships, and showcasing your capabilities. In this episode, I'm sharing...

When it comes to your goals, you likely are unaware of how your current mindset is blocking you.  This is not about teaching you to instill habits, to do something for 21 days, or to "remind yourself of your why", although I know all those strategies are helpful. This is about changing your entire perception of how you are going after goals, and how to shift your mindset so that you are DRAWN to y...

I’ve talked about imposter syndrome, which is when all the evidence or indicators point to your successes and talents (promotions, special projects, accolades), but you still lack belief or question your abilities.  But what about when you have “evidence” outside yourself that points to you NOT being as capable or talented as you thought? How do you maintain confidence then?  What I mean by outsid...

Have you ever felt bad for having anger or other difficult emotions? If you've ever said, "I'm trying to manage my anger," or "I have anger issues", this is for you. Anger alone is not bad or good - it just is. It’s normal. It’s part of the human experience. And in some cases even helpful. The problems arise when the actions and behaviors that stem from anger are undesirable or unhelpful. Or if yo...

I was so honored to recently be invited to join the podcast Hospitality Daily, hosted by Josiah Mackenzie, to talk about leadership with my former colleague, leader, and dear friend, Mariana Safer. We chatted about our paths and how they intertwined, what leadership means to us, and how we continue to develop as leaders. Josiah graciously gave me permission to post the episode on my podcast. I hig...

Imposter Syndrome can be confusing, feel like a curse, and make you question everything about who you are and what you bring to the table as a leader. I'm debunking myths about imposter syndrome, sharing my top tips for tackling it, and providing some reassurance that nothing has gone wrong, in fact, you are doing something right. A few things: Find Me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara...

This episode is a little different -I'm walking you through what centering is, why it's important, and how to do it. I invite you to take what you like and see if it makes sense to incorporate it into your day-to-day life. A few things: Learn about my ⁠coaching program for senior women leaders: https://saraobriencoaching.com/breakthrough Find Me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarakobrien...

Every once in a while I like to be evasive, which is exactly what I’m doing here. Because if I just told you what the secret was, it might be lost on you just how little this gets talked about. And it’s SO POWERFUL, you will want to know this secret and begin incorporating it in your life today. ----------------------------------------------------------------- A few things: Learn about my ⁠coachin...

Oh confidence, you sneaky jerk. Here one day, gone the next. Sound familiar? Discover the 3 surprising confidence boosters (and drainers) and how you can use them to create confidence whenever you need it (yes, create it!). -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A few things: Learn about my coaching program for women leaders: https://saraobriencoaching.com/break...

You are a leader, even if you don't have the fancy title to go with that description. You lead others and yourself hundreds of times a day, and the influence and impact you have in each of those moments is up to you. This podcast is for C-suite leaders, emerging leaders, and anyone who wants to discover how effortlessly being yourself is the secret to leading at your highest potential and getting...