What if the thing missing from your leadership isn't another framework... but your body? 🌺

I reconnect with fellow former Googler Elise Birkhofer, who led Google's Women's Initiative for nine years, supporting 60,000 people across 120 countries. After losing her brother, Elise paused, got radically honest about what felt aligned, and built a new life as a love and leadership coach leading immersive retreats in Kauai.

If you're a tech leader who is crushing it on paper but running on fumes inside, this one's for you. 💛

In this episode:

🫀 A guided pause you can use before your next big meeting
🧠 Why emotional intelligence is the leadership skill nobody taught you
🌊 How stored stress lives in the body (and how to release it)
💃 Why dancing in your kitchen counts as professional development
🔥 Burnout and perfectionism inside big tech
🚀 Rebuilding confidence after leaving a stable corporate role

Don't miss:

⏱️ (02:31) A guided pause: breath, heart connection, and gratitude
⏱️ (12:15) Emotional intelligence as a teachable skill for leaders
⏱️ (22:53) Rebuilding confidence after leaving a stable role

"The heart and body are the access points to our truest selves." ✨

Your nervous system doesn't care about your title. Press play, take the pause, and come back to the leader you actually are. 🙏