In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Stephanie Freeth sits down with Aubrey Macfarlane, President & CEO of Volunteers of America Michigan, to explore how conscious leadership, recovery, and the Enneagram have shaped her leadership journey. Aubrey shares how leading from the heart—and with vulnerability—has helped her transform both herself and her organization.

This is a must-listen for leaders seeking to integrate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and purpose into their leadership style.

Aubrey’s journey from social work to CEO

How recovery and spiritual practices shaped her leadership style

Conscious leadership as an operating system

The Enneagram Type 2 (Considerate Helper) in action

Managing boundaries and burnout as a leader

Creating safe, authentic workplace cultures

Using Enneagram team dynamics to drive innovation and collaboration

The power of presence, breathwork, and embodied leadership

The balance between helping others and staying grounded

Shifting from fear of failure to trust in team and process