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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