Unarmored Leadership to Unleash Great Work with Susan Eckstein | UYGW80
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Host: Dr. Amanda Crowell
Guest: Susan Eckstein, Executive & Leadership Coach, Creator of Unarmored Leadership
🎧 Episode Summary
What if the very things that once protected you are now holding you back? In this episode of Unleashing Your Great Work, we welcome Susan Eckstein, an executive and leadership coach specializing in Unarmored Leadership. Susan helps leaders dismantle the invisible barriers—thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors—that prevent them from stepping into their full potential.
We dive deep into:
âś… What armor is and how it limits leadership and personal growth
âś… The four Unarmored Leadership Archetypes: The Knight, The Fencer, The Wrestler, and The Martial Artist
âś… How shedding outdated beliefs leads to more effective leadership, stronger teams, and a more fulfilling life
✅ Susan’s own journey of transformation from corporate PR to triathlete to leadership coach
âś… Practical steps you can take today to let go of self-doubt and lead with confidence
If you’ve ever felt stuck, like you’re playing by outdated rules, this episode is your invitation to embrace your authentic leadership style!
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LEARN ABOUT SUSAN
Susan Eckstein is an executive and leadership coach and group coaching facilitator. The foundation of her work is Unarmored Leadership™, a coaching model she created to help leaders dismantle their armor so they can lead without limitations. Susan is passionate about serving ambitious leaders who are armoring up and experiencing crises of confidence. Her coaching focuses on improving communication and executive presence, navigating ambiguity, and overcoming imposter syndrome.
Susan is a certified Group Coaching HQ Master Coach, Facilitator of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® x Coaching, and Clear Beliefs Coach.
With more than a decade of public relations experience, Susan has worked with senior-level executives in the medical, pharmaceutical, and financial industries. She is also a three-time Ironman competitor and former USA Triathlon certified coach who has coached hundreds of people to compete in their dream athletic events.
CONNECT WITH SUSAN
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/susaneckstein/
Website: www.unarmoredleadership.com
Unarmored Leadership Quiz: https://056drajwooi.typeform.com/to/ymm9glfe