Episode 59 | From Burnout to Agency: Taking Control of Your Career with Lisa Seay

If you’re frustrated with someone… have you actually had the conversation yet?

In this episode of Mpowered Living, Ann Sheu sits down with executive coach Lisa Seay for a grounded, honest conversation about leadership, trust, burnout, and the real work happening behind the scenes in leaders’ lives.

Lisa shares what she’s learned from years of coaching mid-level and senior leaders—and why so many capable people feel unsure, underprepared, or stuck even after “making it.” From imposter syndrome to difficult conversations to career pivots, this episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about power… it’s about self-awareness and clarity.

In this episode, they unpack:

• Why leaders struggle to “be human” with their teams—and how vulnerability builds trust
• A simple structured approach to helping new leaders assimilate with a team
• What leaders get wrong about “hard conversations” (and why avoiding them causes more damage)
• The truth behind “clear is kind” and why clarity is a leadership responsibility
• The #1 reason career transitions stall: lack of clarity around what you want and why
• How to ask for help (or build connections) without sounding salesy or needy
• Burnout warning signs leaders miss—especially “overextended behaviors” that feel unlike you
• The coaching question that unlocks everything: “What do you want instead?”
• Why great leadership begins in the mirror

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