In this deeply bitter sweet episode, I’m sharing what’s been on my heart as I return from maternity leave and step into a new season. One that’s asking for greater clarity, deeper discernment, and a willingness to let go of what no longer aligns. Like many high-performing entrepreneurs, I’ve felt the fatigue that comes from constantly creating, pushing, and producing without pause. And in this space of reflection, I’ve realized: true leadership requires space.

That’s why I’ve made the decision to take a sabbatical from the podcast. Not from the mission, not from the calling, but from the pace. This pause is making room for authorship, family, and the next evolution of how I’m meant to lead and serve. I’m still here, still guiding visionary founders through the Your Big Next Operating System, and I’ll be back when it’s time.

My hope is that this episode gives you permission to reflect on what you may need to release, realign, or reimagine. Sometimes the most strategic move is a sacred pause. And when we make room, the right next thing always finds us.

Resources from this episode:

1. Your Big Next - The Book is Coming SOON! https://www.yourbignextbook.com
2. Join My Email List to Stay in Touch https://luminaryleadershipco.com/insider
3. The Big Next Operating System https://luminaryleadershipco.com/operatingsystem
4. Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@elizhartke
5. Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode311

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1. Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
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Is Your Business Thriving at the Expense of Your Family?

In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m asking a question that might sting a little, but one we need to face as founders and leaders: Is the way you're running your business costing you more than you realize at home?

I share my own wake-up call. It was the moment I realized I was chasing business growth that didn’t actually align with how I wanted to show up for my family. From that breaking point came a deep pivot toward identity-led leadership, where business strategy doesn’t compete with your values.

We talk about:

1. Why traditional leadership models often create tension at home
2. The subtle ways your business can begin to override your core identity
3. How I began simplifying everything — structure, offers, and expectations
4. A case study from a client who completely changed her leadership posture
5. How the Big Next Operating System helps founders lead with clarity and conviction

Whether you’re a CEO, coach, or service provider, this episode is your invitation to lead differently. Not by doing more, but by getting anchored in who you really are and what matters most. 🎧 Tune in and ask yourself: What’s the cost of doing it this way? And is there a better one?Resources from this episode:

1. Your Big Next Operating System https://luminaryleadershipco.com/operatingsystem
2. Take Your Leadership Assessment Here https://luminaryleadershipco.com/style
3. Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode310

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1. Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
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Before you set another goal for your business, I want you to pause. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shift that has completely changed the way I approach growth and why ambition without alignment can actually cost you more than you realize.

We’re talking about the hidden price of our goals — the time, peace, money, and relationships we unknowingly trade in the name of “success.” I share both personal stories (including a $600,000 lesson) and patterns I see in high-achieving entrepreneurs who feel burned out, overbooked, or off-track.

Here’s what we dig into:

1. Why you shouldn’t set goals until you ask these 3 questions
2. The difference between Operator Goals vs. Visionary Goals
3. A real-life story that forced me to choose peace over profit
4. The CEO Cheat Codes that help you lead with integrity
5. How the Big Next Operating System helps you build aligned success

This isn’t about dreaming smaller, truly it’s about building a business and life that actually feel good once you get there.

Resources from this episode:

1. 20 Cheat Code AI Prompts to Run Your Business Without You https://luminaryleadershipco.com/noforce
2. Your Big Next Operating System https://luminaryleadershipco.com/operatingsystem-waitlist
3. Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode309

Connect with me:

1. Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
2. If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at marketing@luminaryleadershipco.com. We'd love to chat!
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