In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with leadership development expert Kaneshi Hart for a grounded, honest conversation about what leadership looks like in this season of life — when identity is shifting, energy is changing, and the old ways of pushing through no longer work.

This episode is especially for women in midlife who are:

stepping into new roles

questioning how they’ve led in the past

navigating menopause, burnout, or reinvention

craving a more human, values-led way of leading

Kaneshi shares why so many new leaders struggle — and how midlife can actually become a powerful reset point for leadership rooted in clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

Why 60% of new managers fail — and what midlife women can do differently

How self-leadership becomes essential during times of transition

Why traditional leadership models often fail women in midlife

The role of values clarity when everything feels like it’s shifting

How to rebuild confidence without forcing or performing

Why vulnerability and accountability are leadership strengths

How to lead with more humanity, not more hustle

Why relationships and community matter more than ever

How to give yourself grace while redefining who you are becoming

Leadership in midlife isn’t about proving yourself. It’s about leading from truth, experience, and self-awareness — and allowing that to evolve as you do.

This conversation is a reminder that:

You’re not behind

You’re not failing

You’re in a season of redefinition

And that’s where the most meaningful leadership begins.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Leadership Development

02:06 Kaneshi's Journey: From Corporate to Coaching

06:25 The Challenges of New Managers

09:13 Navigating Midlife Changes in Leadership

12:04 Self-Leadership: The Key to Empowerment

16:07 Building Confidence Through Vulnerability

20:15 Shifting from Shame to Pride in Leadership

21:32 Living Your Values: A Leadership Challenge

23:49 Relationships Over Responsibilities in Leadership

25:49 Evolving Values: The Importance of Self-Reflection

27:15 The 48-Hour Decision-Making Process

29:08 Finding Clarity in Values and Leadership

31:24 Challenging the Status Quo: Growth and Change

34:18 Finding Joy in Leadership and Community

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Connect with Kaneshi Hart:

🌐 Website / Coach UP Podcast info: https://linktr.ee/theconnectioncollaborator

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconnectioncollaborator/ 

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaneshihart/

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hartkaneshi

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