Have you ever ticked all the boxes and still felt completely disconnected from yourself?

This week on BeBelle, I’m joined by Michelle Ryan - founder of The Holistic Leaders - who knows exactly what that feels like. After building a successful corporate career, Michelle hit a wall: burnout, anxiety, and a deep sense of “this can’t be it.”

In this warm and wise conversation, Michelle shares how she walked away from the high-performance hustle to build a business that blends strategy with spirituality and leadership with softness. She’s living proof that you don’t have to be a “serious” business person to take your business seriously. You can lead with joy, with play, and with space to breathe.

✨ In this episode:

• Burnout, anxiety & the pressure to perform
• Leaving behind a successful career to reconnect with self
• Why your nervous system needs to be part of your business plan
• How The Holistic Leaders was born
• Blending business and spirituality in a grounded, practical way
• Why playful people build powerful things
• Honouring the spaciousness and learning to love the no

You can find Michelle here: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Email

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. 

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

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