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Creating a Kinder World (Ep 1)A Coaching Conversation on Quiet Leadership, Recognition, and the Search for Purpose

Episode Description: What does it mean to lead with kindness in a world that doesn’t always make space for it? In this reflective coaching conversation, Carlos wrestles with feeling disconnected from the value he brings despite being recognized by others as a compassionate, thoughtful leader. Together, we explore what it takes to stay anchored in purpose, even when your environment doesn’t mirror it back.

From unspoken doubts to quiet breakthroughs, this session touches on ambition, identity, burnout, and the longing to create meaningful impact. Along the way, we reflect on the tension between recognition and fulfillment, and what it means to honor your leadership even when no one is watching.

Whether you're questioning your own sense of purpose or learning to receive the impact you're already making, this episode offers gentle insight into the courage it takes to lead from the heart.

Book mentioned: Drive (2009) by Daniel Pink

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Grow With Me is a podcast and creative project from Grow with Lisette. At its heart, it’s a coaching space, where we sit with questions, notice what comes up, and let growth take shape from there.

→ Interested in being a guest? Sign up here

Each episode is an open moment between two people, working through something meaningful in real time. You’ll hear presence, pause, and honest reflection. Nothing scripted, just space for what’s real.

You’ll also hear my voice as a coach and fellow learner. These sessions also reflect my own growth. This project is about making space for imperfect practice, mutual learning, and change that unfolds through relationship.

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→ If this episode resonated, consider leaving a quick review or rating. It helps others find the show, and it lets me know this work is landing.

Thanks for engaging. Let’s grow.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growwithlisette.substack.com