What happens when success no longer feels fulfilling?

In this powerful conversation, Brenda Battle — former health equity executive and national leader — opens up about what it means to leave comfort for calling. She shares how faith, humility, and courage guided her from leading billion-dollar health initiatives to embracing a new season of growth and purpose.

Through this heartfelt discussion, Brenda and hosts Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor unpack what it truly takes to evolve as a leader — not just in your career, but in life.

🔑 Key Insights

• Imagine achieving everything you wanted… but feeling a quiet whisper for more.
• Ignoring that whisper might cost you your next level of purpose.
• Leadership is a universal language built on humility and adaptability.
• You can’t rely solely on past expertise to succeed in new roles.
• Consistency and trust are the foundations of real influence.
• Every new leadership responsibility is a new job — a new season.
• Knowing when to leave comfort is the first step toward calling.

🕒 Chapters

00:00 — The Whisper That Changes Everything
00:57 — Welcoming Brenda Battle — Breaking Barriers
02:24 — The Birth of The Leadership Sovereignty Podcast
03:55 — When You Hear the Whisper for More
04:42 — Brenda’s Story: Leaving Comfort for Calling
06:02 — Faith and Purpose at the Center of Leadership
08:43 — Letting Go of What Got You Here
10:56 — New Roles and God-Led Growth Moments
12:36 — Imposter Syndrome and Faith as Fuel
14:29 — The Power of Consistency and Human Connection
17:09 — Knowing When Your Season Has Ended

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🔗 **Episode Links**
Website: https://www.leadershipsovereignty.com
Guest: [Brenda Battle ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-battle-75b8849/)

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