Hey friends! I'm back with an incredible conversation that will help you ditch burnout, stop playing small, and step into your full leadership potential. My guest today is April Díaz, a powerhouse communicator and visionary founder empowering leaders to live and lead from a place of wholeness. With over 25 years coaching executives, Olympians, and emerging leaders, April is redefining what inspired leadership looks like. In this chat, you'll discover: - Holistic practices to enhance leadership effectiveness without self-sacrifice - How moving your body is key to avoiding burnout - Simple ways to "lead yourself first" amidst chaos - Shifts to expand your influence by managing energy, not just time I walked away from this talk fired up and ready to lead with more authenticity, strategy and care. April's wisdom and tools for leading from wholeness will inspire you to ditch burnout for good! Let me know what resonated most in the comments! And be sure to check out the free energy assessment from April linked below to get started. Your future self will thank you.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Unlock your full potential with holistic leadership development strategies.

Discover effective ways to manage burnout and stress as a leader.

Experience the powerful benefits of physical activity for stress relief.

Expand your influence without sacrificing your well-being.

Navigate and overcome unique leadership challenges for women.

My special guest is April Díaz

Meet April Díaz, the visionary founder and CEO of Ezer and Co, who brings a fresh perspective to leadership development. With over 25 years of experience coaching C Suite executives, Olympians, pro athletes, and emerging leaders, April has become a trailblazer in redefining leadership strategies. Her holistic approach, focusing on physical, emotional, mental, relational, spiritual, and renewal aspects, is reshaping the way top businesses and organizations perceive leadership. April's expertise in managing burnout and stress, and her insights on expanding influence without self-sacrifice, make her a valuable resource for leaders seeking holistic leadership development strategies. Get ready to be inspired and empowered by April's wisdom and experience.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:01:54 - Holistic Leadership and Personal Background

00:09:16 - The Importance of Holistic Leadership

00:12:28 - The Future of Leadership

00:14:11 - Strength of Women in Different Cultures

00:14:20 - The Strength of Women in Leadership

00:15:29 - Women's Impact in Leadership and Threats to the Patriarchy

00:16:02 - Expanding Influence and Impact Holistically

00:19:33 - The Importance of Rest and Recovery in a Busy Life

00:25:42 - Avoiding Burnout as a Leader

00:26:58 - Setting Boundaries and Self-Awareness

00:27:44 - Metabolizing Stress

00:29:08 - Mindset Shift

00:32:28 - Embracing Beauty and Nature

00:36:27 - Invitation to Join Community

00:40:12 - Making a Difference through Connection

00:40:47 - Taking Control of Your Career Pivot

00:41:50 - The Power of Networking

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

Check out the free energy expanders exercise mentioned in the episode to help you recharge and show up as your best self. It's linked in the podcast show notes, so don't skip this if you're serious about leveling up and leading from a place of strength and wholeness. Find it in the show notes on your favorite podcast app.

Join the @Patreon community, Difference Makers, to access an exclusive episode with April Díaz. In this episode, she shares raw and vulnerable insights about her health journey and the transformative experiences that have shaped her leadership. The link to join is in the show notes.

If you're feeling stuck, uninspired, or over it in your career, consider signing up for the Mastering the Career Pivot masterclass. This course is designed to help you take control of your career pivot with confidence and land a job you love. You can find more information and sign up at https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/careerpivot

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