Into the Heart: Finding Wisdom Within

S2 Ep #69 Whole, Not Perfect: How Strengths Shape Leadership and Reinvention With Laura Patac

In this episode, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Laura Patac, a leadership and career advisor and author of Whole, Not Perfect, to explore what career reinvention looks like without burnout. Drawing from 25 years of global executive experience, Laura shares how a “quiet disconnect” at a career plateau led her to reassess purpose, strengths, and identity beyond titles. The conversation dives into how natural talents can be overused under pressure, the hidden impact of perfectionism, and why self-awareness, storytelling, and intentional reflection are essential tools for leaders navigating mid-career transitions and redefining success on their own terms.

S2 Ep #68 Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking: Confidence, Presence, and Impact with Esther Stanhope

I’m so excited and honored to share this episode with an amazing guest, Esther Stanhope, whose incredible background includes a career as a BBC producer before becoming an international speaker, author, and confidence coach. Esther and I talk about her journey overcoming glossophobia, and she shares honest stories of freezing on stage along with the practical strategies that helped her banish fear, including breathing techniques, using notes, and regular low‑pressure practice. We explore why speaking little and often is key to building real confidence, comparing it to learning to drive or a new language. Esther and I reflect on why public speaking matters for leaders, the importance of authenticity, and how focusing on serving the audience helps build confidence, presence, and impact. We also explore self-acceptance, visibility, and embracing individual strengths, with practical advice for becoming more confident, present, and visibly brilliant as a speaker.

S2 Ep#67 Slowing Down to Hear Your Inner Whispers: Trusting Intuition and Releasing Fear With Kathleen Huebner

In this heartfelt conversation, we explore the quiet wisdom within us all, the gentle whispers of intuition that guide, protect, and realign us. Kathleen Huebner shares her personal journey through divorce, depression, and rediscovery, revealing how life’s darker moments can open the door to purpose, peace, and deep inner knowing. Together, we unpack how intuition speaks through the body, signs, synchronicities, and intuitive downloads, and how fear can soften through presence, breathwork, and compassion. A special gift awaits in this episode as Kathleen leads a calming breathing practice you can use anytime. The conversation dives into healing limiting beliefs, cultivating self‑worth, and choosing love over reaction when navigating life’s challenges. This episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and remember that clarity comes not from forcing answers, but from listening and that even in chaos, peace is possible when we learn to trust ourselves again. #LifeTransitions #FindingPurpose #SpiritualGrowth #MidlifeReinvention #AlignedLiving #BreatheListenTrust #InnerPeace #ChooseLove #SlowDown #TrustYourself #IntoThe HeartPodcast #PathwaysToPurposeCoaching To Connect with Kathleen: https://whisperswithinus.com/ [https://whisperswithinus.com/]

S2 Ep. #66 Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Raise Confident, Passion‑Driven Children with Margot Machol Bisnow

In this heart‑centered conversation, author and speaker Margot Machol Bisnow shares the wisdom behind her book Raising an Entrepreneur and invites parents to rethink how we define success for our children. Rather than focusing on achievement or traditional milestones, Margot explores how trust, curiosity, resilience, and self‑direction help children grow into confident, fulfilled adults. Drawing from her background in public service, education advocacy, and motherhood, Margot offers gentle yet powerful insights on letting go of fear, stepping back with intention, and allowing children to discover who they truly are. This episode is a reminder that raising an “entrepreneur” isn’t about raising a business owner—it’s about raising a human who trusts themselves and lives with purpose and joy. https://www.instagram.com/margotbisnow/ [https://www.instagram.com/margotbisnow/] https://raisinganentrepreneur.com/ [https://raisinganentrepreneur.com/] #RaisingAnEntrepreneur #ConsciousParenting #ConfidentKids #PurposeDrivenParenting #IntoTheHeartPodcast #RaisingResilientKids #PathwaysToPurposeCoaching

S2 Ep. #65 Escaping Quicksand: How Organizing Your Life Changes Everything with Lisa Woodruff

This episode is a love letter to women who carry invisible mental loads. Lisa shares her deeply personal journey of discovering her ambitions beyond being a wife and mother and how overwhelm inside her home became the spark for systems that changed everything. From the creation of her original Sunday Basket in 2002 to building Organize365, Lisa reframes household management as real, strategic work that deserves structure, compassion, and support. Together, we explore how our physical spaces shape our energy, why perfection is not the goal, and how simple systems, planned neglect, and clear rules can free our minds for what matters most. This conversation reminds us that when we stop reacting and start intentionally organizing our lives, we reclaim energy, clarity, and purpose. To connect with Lisa: http://organize365.com/ [http://organize365.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/] http://instagram.com/organize365 [http://instagram.com/organize365] Books: https://organize365.com/escapingquicksand/ [https://organize365.com/escapingquicksand/] #Organizedliving #purposefulliving #Intentionalliving #lifesystems #Sundaybasket #PathwaysToPurposeCoaching #IntoTheHeart Podcast