E35. Conscious Leadership: Leading with Self-Awareness, Inner Growth, and Purpose | KHRA 2025

What if leadership wasn’t about titles, control, or hustle—but about presence, self-awareness, and purpose?In this special episode of the Internally Guided Life podcast, I’m sharing my full Conscious Leadership presentation from the KHRA 2025 Annual Conference. This talk is for anyone who feels called to lead differently—whether you’re in HR, people management, entrepreneurship, or simply navigating your own growth as a leader in life and work.In this episode, we explore:Why we need a new kind of leadership in today’s worldWhat conscious leadership really means—and what it doesn’tThe power of self-awareness as the foundation for sustainable, effective leadershipHow inner growth transforms your leadership presence and your relationshipsPractical ways to begin cultivating conscious leadership in your own life and careerI believe leadership is no longer just about strategy—it’s about soul. And conscious leadership asks us to go inward before we go outward. It invites us to lead from alignment, from truth, and from within.Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting to find your voice, this episode will help you reconnect with what truly matters and give you a grounded framework for leading with more clarity, confidence, and compassion.Keywords: conscious leadership, self-awareness, inner growth, internally guided, mindful leadership, values-based leadership, emotional intelligence, personal development, HR leadership, burnout prevention, leadership developmentMentioned in this episode:Visit internallyguidedleadership.com to learn more about my coaching, workshops, and leadership development offerings.Subscribe to the Internally Guided Life podcast for more episodes that help you lead, live, and grow from within.If this episode resonates, please share it with a fellow leader, and leave a review to help others find this work.You are already worthy. And you are already a leader. The invitation is simply to lead from within.About the HostKayla Sweet, MA, is a Gallup-certified strengths coach, transformational leadership expert, and the host of Internally Guided Life—a soulful podcast for heart-centered people ready to heal, grow, and live with bold purpose. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla supports women and conscious leaders on their journey of inner healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation.Through her work in burnout recovery, emotional healing, self-care, shadow work, and strengths-based leadership, Kayla helps her community overcome self-doubt, reconnect to their values, and create meaningful lives rooted in balance, wholeness, and authenticity. Her mission is to remind you that you are already worthy, and that true success begins within.Kayla’s coaching blends research-based practices, intuitive wisdom, and deep empathy to help her clients reclaim their voice, build resilience, and align with who they were always meant to be.Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs to hear it, and help us spread the message of healing, growth, and purpose.Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform—it helps more heart-centered listeners discover Internally Guided Life and join our growing community.Connect with Kayla:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInInternally Guided Life Podcast PageWant more soul-nourishing support?Subscribe to Kayla’s email list, explore the blog, and access free resources for personal growth and burnout recovery at Internally Guided Leadership.Explore all offerings in one place:Visit Kayla’s LinktreeEpisode Credits:Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/