In this episode of Leadership Unfiltered, I sit down with coach and mentor Dana Gengle, creator of the Four Walls Freed™ Framework and co-host of the Soul-Led Business Summit, for a powerful conversation about what it really means to lead from the soul.

We explore the difference between performance-driven leadership and authentic, soul-led leadership—and how chasing titles and results can leave even successful leaders feeling empty. Dana shares her own journey from corporate and network marketing leadership into a deeper calling of service, self-compassion, and alignment with her true purpose. Together, we talk about how loving yourself fully is the foundation of leading others well, and how your greatest challenges often hold the keys to your most powerful gifts. This conversation is a reminder that leadership isn't about perfection or performance—it's about presence, purpose, and the courage to show up as your whole self.

If you're ready to release old expectations and lead from a place of truth and alignment, this episode will speak straight to your soul.

✨ Real leaders. Real talk. Real growth.

Register for the Soul Led Business Summit here: https://soulledmasterminds.com/optin?am_id=shannon2034

Connect with Dana Gengle here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19Y4Yac4wM/

Disclaimer: All opinions shared are my own and do not represent the opinions, beliefs, or policies of any other organization.

Emerging leaders are often handed a title - and a long list of unspoken expectations.

In this episode of Leadership Unfiltered, I sit down with fellow coach Anny Liao to unpack the misguided expectations that organizations place on new leaders, and the ones new leaders place on themselves. We explore why these assumptions set leaders up for overwhelm, how to reset expectations with clarity, and what it really takes to grow into leadership with confidence.

Connect with Anny Liao on LinkedIn or via her website Create Transformation Coaching.

Feeling overwhelmed in your new or upcoming leadership role? Unsure how to lead confidently without losing yourself? If so, schedule a free Leadership Blueprint Breakthrough call with me. During this time, we'll identify where you're stuck, what's not working, and the key shifts you need to feel grounded, capable, and ready to lead - your way. Schedule your free session here.

Are you ready for the new era of leadership that is upon us? Are you clear about who you truly are as a leader and what you desire for your leadership journey? Enroll in my free audio course, The New Leader. I'll share insights about the future of leaders and support you in starting to create your unique Leadership Vision. Click the link here to enroll today!

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Disclaimer: All opinions shared are my own and do not represent the opinions, beliefts, or policies of any other organization.

Leadership isn't polished - it's messy, human, and real. In this introduction episode of Leadership Unfiltered, I'm sharing why I decided to rebrand the podcast and stop filtering my voice.

You'll hear what this shift means for you as a leader, what you can expect from future episodes, and why this space is all about real talk, real leaders, and real growth.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, unsupported, or like leadership development is a one-size-fits-all box that doesn't fit - you're in the right place! This podcast if your unfiltered playbook, designed to give you candid stories, practical tools, and Human Design-informed insights to help you lead confidently as you.

Feeling overwhelmed in your new or upcoming leadership role? Unsure how to lead confidently without losing yourself? If so, schedule a free Leadership Blueprint Breakthrough call with me. During this time, we'll identify where you're stuck, what's not working, and the key shifts you need to feel grounded, capable, and ready to lead - your way. Schedule your free session here.

Are you ready for the new era of leadership that is upon us? Are you clear about who you truly are as a leader and what you desire for your leadership journey? Enroll in my free audio course, The New Leader. I'll share insights about the future of leaders and support you in starting to create your unique Leadership Vision. Click the link here to enroll today!

Connect with me on LinkedIn!

Disclaimer: All opinions shared are my own and do not represent the opinions, beliefts, or policies of any other organization.

In this episode, I'm reflecting back on the leadership lessons that came up for my while visiting my grandfather in his assisted living community. Maybe it's not the environment you'd expect leadership lessons to show up, but leadership and life are connected and those lessons are everywhere.

If you are ready to dive deeper into your leadership development, sign up for my new free audio course, The New Leader. Here you'll learn about the shifts happening in leadership and get started on crafting a leadership vision that drives real, lasting growth.

Are you ready to unleash your leadership and gain clarity about your leadership journey? If so, schedule a free Level Up Your Leadership session with me. During this time, we'll go through a process to help you define where you currently are in several key areas of leadership and where you want to go. Schedule your free session here.

Are you looking for practical leadership advice, tips, and inspiration? Join my private leadership community, A Leader's Journey on Facebook or connect with me on LinkedIn.

We often talk about the strategies and skills required to be an effective leader - but what about the joy?

In this episode of A Leader's Journey, I'm sharing a more personal side of leadership: the role of fun, hobbies, and creativity in helping you lead with clarity and confidence. From Lego kits and paint-by-numbers to off-roading and baking bread, I reveal the practices that keep me grounded and energized - and why intentionally making space for joy matters more than you might think.

You'll learn:

• Why joy isn't a distraction - it's fuel for sustainable leadership.
• How play sparks sharper thinking and stronger presence.
• Simple ideas to reconnect with fun in the middle of a busy season.

This episode is your permission slip to reclaim your energy, your creativity, and your spark.

Are you ready to unleash your leadership and gain clarity about your leadership journey? If so, schedule a free Level Up Your Leadership session with me. During this time, we'll go through a process to help you define where you currently are in several key areas of leadership and where you want to go. Schedule your free session here.

Are you looking for practical leadership advice, tips, and inspiration? Join my private leadership community, A Leader's Journey on Facebook or connect with me on LinkedIn.

In this episode of A Leader's Journey, we explore a topic rarely discussed in leadership development: your environment.

Beyond skills and strategies, the spaces and energy around you profoundly impact how you lead, grow, and show up. Shannon reflects on her own leadership journey and the surprising Human Design insights that revealed her ideal setting.

Whether you're a new leader or eyeing your first promotion, tune in to discover how choosing the right environment can unlock your confidence and effectiveness.

Are you ready to unleash your leadership and gain clarity about your leadership journey? If so, schedule a free Level Up Your Leadership session with me. During this time, we'll go through a process to help you define where you currently are in several key areas of leadership and where you want to go. Schedule your free session here.

Are you looking for practical leadership advice, tips, and inspiration? Join my private leadership community, A Leader's Journey on Facebook or connect with me on LinkedIn.

Ever wish you could go back and give yourself a roadmap for leadership?

In this week's episode, I'm sharing the 5 things I would do differently if I was just starting out as a leader. I don't regret any of these decisions I've made along the way because they've made me the leader I am today.

Yet, if I was giving advice to a new leader, this is what I would recommend.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to get started, or what to do to put yourself in the best possible position for the next leadership role, tune into this episode because I'm breaking it all down for you.

Episodes Mentioned:

Episode 17 - How to Elevate Your Performance Review

Episode 20 - Benefits of Journaling

Episode 39 - Why Leaders Need A Coach

Are you ready to unleash your leadership and gain clarity about your leadership journey? If so, schedule a free Level Up Your Leadership session with me. During this time, we'll go through a process to help you define where you currently are in several key areas of leadership and where you want to go. Schedule your free session here.

Are you looking for practical leadership advice, tips, and inspiration? Join my private leadership community, A Leader's Journey on Facebook or connect with me on LinkedIn.

Leadership doesn't happen in theory, it happens in the real-life moments. This is the first episode of The Leader Lab where we are going to discuss real-life leadership scenarios and put all that we are learning into action.

In this first episode, we are addressing absenteeism. It's hard when you are counting on a member of your team to be at work and they are consistently not showing up. We are going to discuss 7 practical steps you can follow to address the situation and ensure you are handling with empathy, care, and concern.

Are you ready to unleash your leadership and gain clarity about your leadership journey? If so, schedule a free Level Up Your Leadership session with me. During this time, we'll go through a process to help you define where you currently are in several key areas of leadership and where you want to go. Schedule your free session here.

Are you looking for practical leadership advice, tips, and inspiration? Join my private leadership community, A Leader's Journey on Facebook or connect with me on LinkedIn.

You weren't designed to lead like everyone else!

Corporate leadership has long been built on outdated templates and unrealistic expectations. It's time to lead differently!

This week on the podcast, I'm sharing....

Why cookie-cutter leadership strategies fail emerging leaders.

What I learned when I stopped trying to do it all.

How Human Design helps you lead with clarity, confidence, and authenticity!

If you're craving a new way to lead, you need to hear this one! And don't forget to share it with another leader!

Are you ready to unleash your leadership and gain clarity about your leadership journey? If so, schedule a free Level Up Your Leadership session with me. During this time, we'll go through a process to help you define where you currently are in several key areas of leadership and where you want to go. Schedule your free session here.

Are you looking for practical leadership advice, tips, and inspiration? Join my private leadership community, A Leader's Journey on Facebook or connect with me on LinkedIn.

There's something that happens when you step away from teh Zoom screen and into a room full on intentional energy, growth, and connection.

In this week's episode, I'm reflecting on a powerful in-person experience and why the right room can change everything - from your leadership confidence to your next bold decision.

This one's for every emerging leader who's been craving more connection, courage, and clarity!

Are you ready to unleash your leadership and gain clarity about your leadership journey? If so, schedule a free Level Up Your Leadership session with me. During this time, we'll go through a process to help you define where you currently are in several key areas of leadership and where you want to go. Schedule your free session here.

Are you looking for practical leadership advice, tips, and inspiration? Join my private leadership community, A Leader's Journey on Facebook or connect with me on LinkedIn.