The Empowered Leader Podcast

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Self-worth and self-esteem are often treated as the same thing, but they are not, and understanding the difference changes how you lead, live, and make decisions. Self-worth is internal. Self-esteem is often external. Self-worth is the understanding that your value does not change. It is not based on performance. It is not dependent on approval. It is not reduced by failure or increased by recogni...

Desire and emotion are closely connected—but they are not the same. Desire is direction. Emotion is energy. Desire points you toward what you want. Emotion determines how you move toward it. The challenge is that emotion can either support desire or distort it. Desire, when grounded, is steady. It reflects what matters. It aligns with purpose. It holds over time. Emotion, however, fluctuates. It r...

There comes a point where you realize you’ve been everywhere, except within. You’ve shown up for others. Met expectations. Carried responsibilities. Adapted to environments that required you to be who you needed to be. And somewhere along the way, you drifted from yourself. Coming home to yourself is not a dramatic moment. It is a quiet return. It begins with awareness. You notice the misalignment...

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Thank you Michelle , Karen Smith , and many others for tuning into my live video with Eric Lullove ! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.iprofessionalcoaching.com/subscribe

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Thank you Maura , Lynette , Rhea Daniel , and many others for tuning into my live video with One Brilliant Arc (OBA) ! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.iprofessionalcoaching.com/subscribe

Knowing the difference can change how you lead and how you live Let’s get straight to it. Not all strong reactions are strength. Sometimes what looks like confidence, assertiveness, or “speaking your truth” is actually rage in disguise . And if we’re not careful, we start calling it courage. But courage and rage are not the same. In fact, they come from very different places, and they lead to very...

Reclaiming control, clarity, and personal responsibility Let’s be honest about something. Most people don’t lose their power all at once. They give it away; little by little. Sometimes it’s in relationships. Sometimes it’s at work. Sometimes it’s in how they think, respond, or avoid. Power is not just about authority or position. It’s about ownership , of your thoughts, your decisions, your bounda...

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I want to unpack something that gets misunderstood in leadership conversations: the difference between ego and arrogance. Because a lot of leadership advice tells people: Leave your ego at the door. And honestly, that advice is misleading. Leadership actually requires a healthy ego. What undermines leadership isn’t ego. It’s arrogance. So, the real question isn’t whether leaders have ego, they all...

The hidden force shaping how leaders show up I want to talk about something almost every leader experiences, yet very few openly discuss insecurity . Not because leaders are weak. Not because they lack competence. But because leadership has a way of exposing the parts of us that titles, experience, and accomplishments can no longer hide. The higher you rise in leadership, the harder it becomes to...

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Understanding the strength behind respectful leadership There is a common misconception that still shows up in workplaces, leadership environments, and even personal relationships: Kindness is often mistaken for weakness. Some people assume that if someone is respectful, patient, or compassionate, they must be soft, passive, or easy to take advantage of. But that assumption couldn’t be further fro...

The leadership power of owning your space Let’s talk about something many capable people do without even realizing it: They apologize too much. Not because they did something wrong, but because they’ve been conditioned to soften their presence. You hear it in everyday language: * “Sorry to bother you…” * “Sorry, just a quick thought…” * “Sorry, this may not make sense…” * “Sorry for asking…” None...

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What it is, how it shows up, and protecting your mental health, peace, and safety Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get discussed enough: obsession . There is a difference between passion, determination, and obsession , and that difference matters. Passion motivates you. It energizes progress, creativity, and purpose. Determination keeps you committed when things get difficult. But obsession...

wellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.iprofessionalcoaching.com/subscribe

Independence is often viewed as a sign of strength. It reflects the ability to think for yourself, take responsibility for your decisions, and stand firmly in your convictions. Those qualities matter. They build confidence, discipline, and personal accountability. But independence alone is not enough to sustain strong leadership or healthy institutions. Leadership eventually requires something mor...

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Dr. Bronce Rice is a psychoanalyst, psychologist, and health and wellness coach with over 25 years of clinical experience. He is the creator of The Wellbeing Equation , a framework that rejects “one-size-fits-all” health advice in favor of a personalized approach to wellness that accounts for an individual’s unique psychological, emotional, and physical makeup. Clinical Expertise & Education Dr. R...

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Authenticity is often misunderstood as simply “being yourself.” But real authenticity requires more than self-expression; it requires self-awareness and alignment . Authenticity is when your values, your words, and your actions are consistent with each other. It means you don’t shift who you are depending on the room you enter. You may adjust your approach, but you don’t abandon your principles. A...

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