In this powerful solo episode of The Shift, Amy Pechacek shares her story like never before.

From surviving abuse and navigating the trauma of her husband’s suicide, to rebuilding her identity through faith, emotional intelligence, and intentional leadership. This is Amy, unfiltered.

She walks us through the silent suffering behind the spotlight, the pivotal moment she chose to stop performing, and the decision that changed everything.

You’ll hear:
✔️ What it means to stop performing and start leading from truth
✔️ How pain, purpose, and faith collided in one defining moment
✔️ Why you're not broken—and how to start rewriting your story
✔️ The heart behind Amy’s leadership mission and legacy

This is more than a story. It’s a call to choose yourself.

To live out loud. And on purpose.

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In this powerful episode of The Shift, Amy Pechacek sits down with Leoni Michael - a South African immigrant who arrived in the U.S. with nothing but a suitcase and faith.

Today, she’s a bestselling author, executive coach, and a voice shaping the future of leadership.

Leoni shares her incredible story of resilience—from surviving apartheid and culture shock as a teenage immigrant, to stepping into corporate boardrooms, leading global teams, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Her journey is raw, redemptive, and rooted in something deeper than success: purpose.

Together, Amy and Leoni dive into:

• What it means to lead with faith, not fear
• How hardship shapes influence
• The truth about corporate bullying and broken leadership systems
• Bridging the generational gap in the workplace
• And why true leaders serve, listen, and shift the culture around them

Whether you're rebuilding after a setback, leading through change, or discovering your own voice—this episode will leave you challenged, uplifted, and inspired to lead from the inside out.

🔗 Learn more about Leoni: www.leonimichaelconsulting.com
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The same programs that got you to the top might be keeping you from enjoying it. Executive mindset coach Deano Sutter reveals why high achievers struggle with imposter syndrome, burnout, and relationships—despite their success.

Amy Pechacek and Deano dive into:
✅ Why success skills can sabotage happiness and relationships
✅ How childhood programs create executive insecurities
✅ The neuroscience behind triggers—and why they're gifts
✅ How to interrupt autopilot responses before they damage relationships
✅ Why forgiveness is about reclaiming your power
✅ The difference between pain (inevitable) and suffering (a choice)

Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or feeling stuck despite achievements—this conversation will shift how you think about success and what matters.

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👤 About Deano Sutter
Executive mindset coach helping CEOs retrain their brains to enjoy success. Mission: impact one million lives by 2034.

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