For many women of color, excellence became a survival strategy long before leadership did. So when a board, team, or decision-maker starts tugging on the rope—questioning, nitpicking, shifting expectations—it feels almost impossible to let go.

In this episode, we explore what happens in your body during these moments, how your nervous system tries to keep you safe by pulling harder, and the subtle art of releasing the tug-of-war without losing your grounding or authority. You’ll learn a simple somatic practice, a decision-making framework, and real-world scripts to help you “drop the rope” with clarity, calm, and confidence.

If you’ve ever felt over-responsible or emotionally hijacked in leadership, this episode is for you.

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In this quick episode, I guide you through a 10-minute Boundary Reset designed to help you protect your energy from office drama and difficult coworkers — without shutting down or over-functioning.

As an executive coach for high-achieving women, I know how draining it is to deal with demanding personalities, rapid-fire requests, or sometimes-subtle, sometimes-in-your-face workplace tension. This short, powerful practice helps you stay grounded, calm, and clear so you can show up as the leader you want to be.

The guided portion is 10 minutes long — perfect to use before a meeting, during a stressful workday, or anytime you feel pulled into someone else’s urgency. You’ll learn a simple body-based anchoring technique to return to self-trust and regulate your nervous system in real time.

If you ever struggle with setting boundaries, overthinking, feeling pressured, or absorbing other people’s stress at work, this episode is for you.

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Jamie Lee is an executive coach who helps women and marginalized leaders get promoted and better paid—without playing politics or throwing anyone under the bus. Risky Conversations is about the messy, brave, and brain-based side of leadership growth.

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In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Dr. SD Shanti—pediatric dentist, clinical psychologist, and founder of the World Love Forum—to explore how we can prevent violence and promote well-being on a global scale. Dr. Shanti shares her non-linear journey from academia to activism, and together we discuss the power of self-compassion, the importance of empowering women, and innovative ways to create lasting social change.

We discussed:
• The staggering global impact of violence: 1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 children are affected.
• Why Dr. Shanti left a secure career to pursue her mission of preventing suffering.
• The founding and vision of the World Love Forum: launching a global campaign for love and violence prevention.
• How entertainment-education (like soap operas) can reach millions and shift cultural norms.
• The critical role of empowering women as agents of social change.
• Practical self-compassion techniques—both “tender” and “fierce”—to help manage emotions, set boundaries, and prevent burnout.
• The science behind why kindness and compassion are essential for leadership and personal well-being.

Tune in to be inspired by Dr. Shanti’s story and discover actionable tools for creating a more compassionate world—starting with yourself.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:40 - Dr. SD Shanti’s Risky Career Pivot
08:37 - The Birth of the World Love Forum
15:22 - Shocking Global Violence Statistics
21:05 - Solutions: The Blueprint for Hope
30:48 - Self-Compassion: Tender & Fierce Techniques
39:56 - The Power of Loving-Kindness Meditation
41:49 - Compassionate Leadership & Workplace Well-being
44:45 - Closing Thoughts & How to Connect

Mentioned:
• Dr. SD Shanti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdshanti/
• Dr. SD Shanti's World Love Forum https://worldloveforum.org/
• Dr. SD Shanti's Brush Your Mind Blog https://brushyourmind.org/

• Jamie’s website: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/
• Jamie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
• Jamie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleecoach/

Watch this interview with Dr. SD Shanti on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS18sggJuAk

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