We glorify leadership as the ultimate solution to everything—career stagnation, burnout, purpose, even fulfillment. But what if leadership isn’t the cure?

In this raw and reflective episode, Jessica Rice, Legacy Leadership & Brand Coach, shares her story of leaving a toxic corporate culture, walking away from the “golden child” title, and realizing that leadership alone can’t heal what’s broken inside.

She unpacks what happens when your success looks great on paper but feels hollow in your heart—and why alignment, conviction, and calling must come before leadership.

💡 You’ll Learn:

Why “leadership” can become a mask for burnout and misalignment

The hidden cost of corporate golden handcuffs

How conviction and calling redefine success

What fulfillment really looks like beyond the next title or promotion

🎧 Listen if you’ve ever asked:

“Is this really it?”

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Key Moments:

00:00 – The Magic Word: Leadership and Its Myth

01:00 – From Toxic Teams to Spiritual Healing

02:30 – Becoming the “Golden Child” and Losing Yourself

04:00 – Discovering Leadership Coaching and the Search for Purpose

05:30 – “Write About Leadership” — The Advice That Didn’t Fit

07:00 – Certifications, Corporate Coaching, and the Exit Path

08:30 – Working with Fortune 500 Leaders & Seeing the Same Patterns

09:45 – The Truth: Leadership Can’t Fix a Broken Heart

10:30 – Conviction, Calling, and the Freedom to Choose

11:45 – Is It Leadership You’re Seeking… or Permission to Change?

12:15 – Invitation to the Powerhouse Legacy Collective