What if leadership isn’t about titles, authority, or external success—but about how you show up for yourself?

In this powerful episode of Soul Shift, hosts Ali Anderson, Mindy Gorman-Plutzer, and Christine Morgenstern Shin sit down with leadership coach, speaker, and author Eliana Barousse to explore what it truly means to lead from within.

Eliana shares her deeply personal journey from corporate success and burnout to discovering a more conscious, heart-centered approach to leadership. Together, they unpack how self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing are not separate from leadership—they are the foundation of it.

Eliana Barousse is a leadership coach, international keynote speaker, and author of The Leader Within Me. Through her heart-centered approach, she helps leaders reconnect with their inner wisdom, regulate their nervous systems, and lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.

With over 16 years of leadership experience, Eliana blends storytelling, emotional wellness, and practical tools to support both personal and collective transformation.

This conversation is an invitation to reconnect with your inner voice, embrace your humanity, and step into leadership in every area of your life—no title required.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• What it really means to lead from within
• Why self-awareness is the foundation of authentic leadership
• How your nervous system shapes your decisions, communication, and presence
• The power of vulnerability and compassion in leadership
• Simple, practical tools to regulate yourself in high-stress moments
• Why you don’t need to fix yourself to lead—you need to know yourself
• How small daily practices can transform your leadership and life

Practical Tools from This Episode

Open-Hand Reset Technique

In moments of stress or conflict:

• Unclench your hands
• Place them open on your lap
• Signal safety and openness to your nervous system
• This simple shift can help you stay grounded and present.

Micro-Regulation Practices

• Take 5 minutes outside in the sun
• Focus on your breath
• Listen to one song fully 
• Step away briefly instead of pushing through

Self-Awareness Pause

Ask yourself:

• What am I feeling right now?
• Am I truly present?
• What do I need in this moment?

Connect with Eliana

• Website: www.elianabarousse.com
• Email: [email protected]  
• Book: The Leader Within Me (available on Amazon and her website)

Special Offer

Use code SOULSHIFT for a discount on Eliana’s coaching programs. 

Resources & Links:

• Explore Mindy’s work at www.thefreedompromise.com
• Connect with Ali at www.aliandersonwellness.com
• Learn more about Christine at www.radiantheart.health  

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✨ Let’s shift — gently, together. ✨