Are You Leading or Just Surviving? This Conversation Might Change Your Life.

In this episode of MyFinJourney, leadership expert Desiree Petrich reveals how personality blind spots and poor communication are silently sabotaging your team — and your relationship with money. We dive deep into DISC, Working Genius, and how self-awareness can radically improve how you lead, earn, and grow. Tune in to hear about her personal financial journey, the importance of self-awareness in leadership, and how to balance immediate gratification with long-term growth. Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or managing your own financial health, this is a must-listen episode that will equip you with actionable insights and techniques for comprehensive growth. Don’t miss the opportunity to transform your mindset and strategies with Desiree's expert guidance!

 What You’ll Learn:

• How to lead without losing yourself
• The link between emotional intelligence and financial clarity
• Why most teams fail — and how to fix it fast
• What DISC reveals about your money mindset
• Why investing in a coach might be your best financial decision yet

Relevant Topics:

Leadership development, self-awareness, DISC personality, financial literacy, workplace conflict, entrepreneurship, team performance, personal finance growth

Episode Chapters: 

(00:00 ) Introduction to Desiree Petrich

(01:39 ) Desiree's Early Career and Leadership Challenges

(02:23 ) Navigating Leadership During the Pandemic

(07:20 ) Understanding DISC and Leadership Styles

(10:49 ) Self-Awareness and Personal Development

(17:18 ) DISC Personality Types and Blind Spots

(21:41 ) Personal Finance Perspectives

(24:39 ) Understanding Personal Finance and Business Goals

(25:33 ) Stress Testing Your Business Strategies

(28:11 ) The Importance of Team Dynamics

(29:48 ) Navigating Team Conflicts

(36:44 ) Investing in Personal and Professional Growth

(38:45 ) Balancing Fun and Financial Responsibility

(39:25 ) The Value of Business Coaching

(41:14 ) Accountability and Personal Finances

(46:57 ) Reaching Out and Taking Action

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🔗 CONNECT WITH DESIREE PETRICH

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/desireepetrich-speaker-author-leadership-teamwork

Website:  intentionalaction.net

🔗 CONNECT WITH MUSTAFA LADHA (HOST)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-ladha/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my.finjourney

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UmpEcnU2Z0UxxDuvenmNx

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myfinjourney/id1815511353

📥 Take Action:

👉 Get your DISC or Working Genius Assessment: https://intentionalaction.net/self-awareness

💬 Comment your DISC style below — let’s reflect together.

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