E49. Leading Through Change: Redefining Success, Courage, and Identity with Michele Iseri

In this soulful and thought-provoking episode of Internally Guided Life, host Kayla M. Sweet sits down with Michele Iseri, a transformational leadership coach, consultant, and entrepreneur whose journey from corporate leadership to conscious entrepreneurship embodies the true meaning of transformation.Together, they explore what it takes to lead and live authentically through seasons of change. From releasing old identities to redefining success on your own terms, this conversation shines a light on the emotional, spiritual, and practical dimensions of transition.Michele shares her powerful journey from more than 30 years in leadership roles across corporate America, including tech giants like Verizon and Google, to founding Compass 4 Transformation, a leadership coaching and consulting practice dedicated to helping others cultivate courage, clarity, and conscious leadership.Through stories, reflections, and lived wisdom, Kayla and Michele explore:The difference between change (external) and transition (internal), and why both matter for authentic leadership.How to redefine identity and success after leaving a long-term career.Practices for mindfulness and self-care during uncertainty and reinvention.The role of transformational leadership in creating workplaces rooted in empathy and inclusion.What it means to live, and lead, with curiosity, courage, and compassion.If you’re navigating a career shift, feeling called to something new, or simply longing to reconnect with your authentic self, this episode will remind you that transformation isn’t about becoming someone else; it’s about remembering who you truly are.Meet the Guest: Michele IseriAfter over 30 years working in leadership positions in corporate America, primarily in the tech industry, Michele Iseri decided it was time to align fully with her authentic self and live her vision. Through her personal and professional leadership experience, the completion of a second Master’s degree in Leadership and Transformative Studies (specializing in Leadership and Coaching), and years of deep self-discovery, she now helps others do the same.As a transformational leadership coach and consultant, Michele supports clients in setting and attaining meaningful goals by focusing on the whole person. Her approach integrates curiosity, lifelong learning, courage, collaboration, and the cultivation of inclusive and diverse relationships.Her mission is to empower individuals and organizations to become transformational leaders,people who lead with integrity, authenticity, and heart.Connect with Michele:Learn more: compass4transformation.com Connect with Michele on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/micheleiseriMeet the Host:Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth.Kayla's debut poetry collection, Alchemy of Life, is available now at internallyguidedleadership.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. This is a reflective collection of poems on transformation, healing, and becoming.Connect with Kayla:LinktreeFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSubscribe to Kayla’s email list, read the blog, and explore free resources:Visit Internally Guided LeadershipEpisode 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/