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

Connect with Lisa Seay

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In this episode of Mpowered Living, Ann Sheu sits down with Dr. Rachel to talk about the mindset shift most high-achievers don’t realize they need—until life forces it.

As a clinical psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dr. Rachel breaks down why stress isn’t the problem… it’s how we’ve been trained to respond to it. And how small, practical tools—used consistently—can change the way we handle pressure, ambition, and burnout before it hits crisis mode.

In this episode, they explore:

• The early warning signs of burnout most high performers miss (until it’s too late)
• How to tell the difference between “healthy drive” and harmful, chronic stress
• What to do when your self-worth is tied to productivity and achievement
• Why “earning your rest” keeps leaders stuck in an endless “what’s next?” loop
• A simple way to pause and reset—even if breathing exercises feel too “woo-woo”
• How to separate who you are from what you produce (without unraveling your identity)
• What Dr. Rachel teaches her kids now so they don’t need the tools only after life happens
• This conversation is especially relevant for leaders, entrepreneurs, and parents who feel stretched thin—but still keep pushing anyway.

Connect with Dr. Rachel Goldman

Website: www.DrRachelNYC.com

Instagram: @DrRachelNYC

When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break Free https://whenlifehappensbook.com

Where in your life are you giving from your leftovers—and what would change if you started creating from wholeness instead?

In this episode of Mpowered Living, Ann Sheu sits down with Mike & Jill Kotsis for a powerful conversation on intentional living, marriage, parenting, and the daily choices that help a family thrive.

Early in their relationship, Mike experienced a major health wake-up call that became a turning point for how they approached life. What followed wasn’t a dramatic overnight transformation—it was a slow, intentional shift toward creating from wholeness instead of from depletion.

Together, they share how small habits, honest communication, and a willingness to question everything helped them build a life rooted in purpose, faith, and freedom.

In this episode, they explore:

• How a health crisis became the catalyst for changing how they lived, worked, and loved
• “Me for we”: why putting your own oxygen mask on first protects the whole family
• The power of micro-habits and small daily choices that compound over time
• Why extreme changes rarely last—and what sustainable growth actually looks like
• Soul School: rethinking education as learning from the inside out, not outside in
• How to cultivate trust and curiosity in children without giving up parental leadership
• Building a marriage through daily intention, prayer, and continuous growth together
• Why intentional communication is the foundation for couples building businesses and families

This conversation is especially relevant for couples, entrepreneurs, and parents who want to live with clarity—without burning out or losing what matters most.

Connect with Mike and Jill Kotsis

Website: https://mikekotsis.com/

Jill Kotsis Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-kotsis-76bb5b2/

Jill Kotsis IG: https://www.instagram.com/jillkotsis/

Jill Kotsis FB: https://www.facebook.com/jill.kotsis.2025

Mike Kotsis Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekotsis/

Mike Kotsis EOS: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/mike-kotsis/

Mike Kotsis IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikekotsis22/

Mike Kotsis FB: https://www.facebook.com/MikeKotsis1