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Content Warning: Description of suicide attempt
About This Episode
In this episode, executive coach and author of You’re the Boss, Sabina Nawaz systematically dismantles leadership myths that harm both leaders and those they lead. Particularly insightful is Sabina's discussion of the "superhero syndrome" and how promotion can actually be the most dangerous time in your career. She offers practical strategies like micro-habits and the "time portfolio" approach to help leaders make sustainable changes without attempting unrealistic overnight transformations. Sabina’s advice on turning strengths into balanced leadership skills rather than weaknesses provides actionable guidance for anyone in a position of influence. Whether you're a seasoned executive or newly promoted manager, this episode provides both the wake-up call and the practical tools needed to lead with greater self-awareness, effectiveness, and humanity. Discover why some of your greatest strengths might actually undermine your leadership, and how small, deliberate changes can transform your impact on others.
About Sabina Nawaz
Sabina Nawaz is an elite executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions around the world. Sabina routinely gives speeches each year and teaches faculty at Northeastern and Drexel Universities. During her fourteen-year tenure at Microsoft, she went from managing software development teams to leading the company’s executive development and succession planning efforts for over 11,000 managers and nearly a thousand executives, advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer directly. She has written for and been featured in Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, NBC, Nasdaq, and MarketWatch.
Additional Resources
Website: sabinanawaz.com
Instagram: @sabinacoaching
LinkedIn: @SabinaNawaz
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Content Warning: Description of suicide attempt
About This Episode
In this episode, executive coach and author of You’re the Boss, Sabina Nawaz systematically dismantles leadership myths that harm both leaders and those they lead. Particularly insightful is Sabina's discussion of the "superhero syndrome" and how promotion can actually be the most dangerous time in your career. She offers practical strategies like micro-habits and the "time portfolio" approach to help leaders make sustainable changes without attempting unrealistic overnight transformations. Sabina’s advice on turning strengths into balanced leadership skills rather than weaknesses provides actionable guidance for anyone in a position of influence. Whether you're a seasoned executive or newly promoted manager, this episode provides both the wake-up call and the practical tools needed to lead with greater self-awareness, effectiveness, and humanity. Discover why some of your greatest strengths might actually undermine your leadership, and how small, deliberate changes can transform your impact on others.
About Sabina Nawaz
Sabina Nawaz is an elite executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions around the world. Sabina routinely gives speeches each year and teaches faculty at Northeastern and Drexel Universities. During her fourteen-year tenure at Microsoft, she went from managing software development teams to leading the company’s executive development and succession planning efforts for over 11,000 managers and nearly a thousand executives, advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer directly. She has written for and been featured in Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, NBC, Nasdaq, and MarketWatch.
Additional Resources
Website: sabinanawaz.com
Instagram: @sabinacoaching
LinkedIn: @SabinaNawaz
Support the show
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Stay Connected
www.leighburgess.com
Watch the episodes on YouTube
Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess
Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess
Sign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter