What if the fastest way forward wasn’t pushing harder, but tuning in sharper? On episode #144 of the 2B Bolder podcast, I had the chance to sit down with Karina Marie Diaz, a trusted and sought-after leadership coach who explores how high-performing founders, CEOs, and senior executives create meaningful change by turning down the static and turning up their own signal. Karina’s journey from internationally published photographer to sought-after executive coach brings a rare blend of creativity, empathy, and strategic rigor to the conversation, proof that bold transitions can be both brave and practical.

Karina breaks down her coaching philosophy as a true collaboration grounded in presence and deep curiosity. Instead of prescribing fixes, she helps clients hear their own station more clearly, unlocking decisions that bring more ease without losing ambition. We dig into vertical leadership development, the Energy Leadership Index, and the mindset shifts that move leaders from overdrive to aligned performance. Her stories, from global weddings on the Nile to boardroom breakthroughs, illustrate how seeing people clearly can change how they see themselves.

You’ll learn specific strategies for navigating career pivots: how to listen for what lights you up, find the hidden map in your curiosities, and build a circle that reinforces creation over doubt. Karina shares her “Olympic-level emotional thought cardio” for designing habits backward from the future you want, plus a simple but powerful invitation: if you feel the itch to evolve, lean into it. The result is a blueprint for leadership that is clear, human, and sustainable.

If this conversation sparks something, consider that a sign. Then share the episode with a friend who’s ready for growth, subscribe for more candid career insights, and leave a quick review so others can find the show. Your next small step might be the one that changes your map.

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Karina Marie Diaz on LinkedIn