🎙️ Episode 93: What No One Told Me When I Became a Leader

No one really prepares you for what leadership feels like.

You can read all the books, take the courses, and master your job — but the moment you step into leadership, everything shifts.
You’re no longer just responsible for tasks… you’re responsible for people.
And that means energy, emotions, and expectations — including your own.

In this episode, I open up about what I wish someone had told me when I first became a leader.
You’ll learn the hidden truths about leadership no one talks about — and how to stop leading from exhaustion and start leading from alignment.

• Why leadership exposes every place you still need to heal

• How your energy, not your control, determines team performance

• The real reason trying to “have all the answers” burns leaders out

• How to lead from curiosity instead of perfection

• Why leadership is one of the fastest paths to personal growth and transformation

Whether you’re leading a clinic, a department, or a business — the inner work of leadership is the same.
This episode is your invitation to see leadership not as a job title… but as a mirror.

Because the truth is: you can’t lead others from a place you haven’t yet led yourself.

“Leadership isn’t about control — it’s about coherence. When you walk into a room grounded and aligned, people don’t just hear you… they feel you.”

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If you’re ready to stop leading from burnout and start leading from alignment — book a free call with me.
We’ll explore how to step into your next level of leadership identity with confidence and clarity.

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Diane Gudmundson BScN MN, MBA (candidate)
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