Discover how high-achieving leaders can bridge the gap between external success and internal fulfillment in this powerful episode of Lead with Grace, Grit & Greatness (aired 03-26-26). Host Vikita Poindexter sits down with Dr. Robin Owens—author, speaker, and host of the top-ranked podcast Leadership Purpose—to explore the hidden “purpose gap” many professionals face.

Learn how to recognize signs of misalignment, overcome burnout, and make confident, purpose-driven decisions without sacrificing your success. This episode dives deep into leadership growth, identity, self-trust, and strategies to realign your career with who you truly are.

• (00:00:00) - Leading With Grace, Grit and Greatness
• (00:00:48) - Dr. Robin Owens on the Purpose Gap
• (00:01:37) - Why is the purpose gap so big for women?
• (00:03:16) - The Purpose Gap
• (00:09:55) - What's the Difference Between Burnout and I've Outgrown the
• (00:10:50) - Does Your Purpose Shift?
• (00:13:39) - Seeking Your Purpose in Life
• (00:15:29) - How to Stay Aligned in Your Life
• (00:21:20) - A Woman's Career Crossroads
• (00:22:21) - What's the Most Common False Choices Women Make?
• (00:23:30) - The Importance of Identifying Your Identity
• (00:25:20) - Dr. Robin Overthinking: Why It Works
• (00:26:46) - How to Evaluate Risk in a Healthful Way
• (00:27:27) - What Does It Mean to Build Self-Trust?
• (00:28:12) - What Skills Need to Build Self-Trust in Leadership?
• (00:29:33) - How Do We Deal With Perceived Women Leaders?
• (00:32:43) - How do you help women navigate the microwave
• (00:34:43) - Dr. Randi Owens on Reinvention for Women
• (00:38:32) - Discover the Purpose Maker: Dr. Robin Owens
• (00:39:42) - Pivoting: Reset Your Leadership Software
• (00:40:04) - What's the Hidden Cost of Staying in Traditional Roles?
• (00:44:11) - What Does a graceful exit look like?
• (00:46:09) - The Purpose Maker
• (00:46:59) - The Purpose Maker
• (00:48:49) - Where Can People Find Dr. Robin Lowe?
• (00:49:19) - Dr. Robin Haskell on Legacy