Desvio de Trajetória

Helena Isabel Santos

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Desvio de Trajetória is about connections, leadership and storytelling. Join me in exploring the paths that shape us and the connections that drive us forward. Each episode is an invitation to reflect, learn and be inspired by stories of those who dare to step beyond the familiar.

09/17/2025

In my life: on being a real adult (and still figuring it out)

We grew up with a checklist for adulthood: job, house, marriage, kids. But somewhere along the way, the rules changed. In this episode, I reflect on what “having it together” really means, why our generation’s path looks so different from our parents’, and how we can find hope, humor, and even a little wisdom while still figuring it out. References: - Ferraretto & Vitali (2024). The transition to adulthood in Europe. Demographic Research. - Sompolska-Rzechuła & Kurdyś-Kujawska (2022). Young Adults Living with Parents in EU Countries. - van den Berg et al. (2022). Trends in singlehood in young adulthood in Europe. - Simon Sinek, Leaders Eat Last (2014).

17 min
09/03/2025

Go your own way: when people management doesn’t fit - and why that’s ok

Go Your Own Way - not everyone is meant to be apeople manager, and that’s perfectly fine. In this episode, I explore the differences between managers, people managers, and leaders, the mental health impact of poor management, and why companies must embrace horizontal growth alongside vertical careers. I also share personal stories and practical ways to grow without managing people.

18 min
08/20/2025

The Pretender

We’ve all heard “fake it till you make it” - but what does it really cost us? In this episode, I explore the shadow side of pretending, the roots of imposter syndrome, and why men and women often approach confidence so differently. Together, we’ll uncover practical tools to shift from performance to presence, and start building real, lasting confidence.

12 min
08/06/2025

Take a break

What if rest wasn’t a reward, but a requirement? In this episode, we explore guilt-free pauses, the science of burnout, and why doing nothing might just be the most powerful thing you do.

10 min
07/09/2025

Just breathe

What happens when you stop… and there’s no plan for what comes next? In this episode, I reflect on the silence that comes after leaving a 17-year career, and the unexpected lessons found in the pause. From the stillness of Antarctica to the noise of Buenos Aires, I share moments of vulnerability, fear, clarity, and quiet courage. This is not a how-to guide. It’s a love letter to the in-between. A reminder that rest is not failure, and that silence is not empty - it’s full of truth. If you’re in a soft reset… if you’re questioning what’s next… if you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down: this one’s for you. You’re not behind. You’re building. You just need to breathe. 🎧 Listen now and share with someone who needs this gentle reminder.

14 min
06/25/2025

Burnout - Girl on Fire

What does burnout really feel like? What happens when you go from burning bright… to burning out? In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, I share the story of my two burnouts - what caused them, what I learned, and why healing isn’t linear. We talk about invisible stress, toxic leadership (even from other women), therapy, and what it means to find your voice again after being silenced. I also share hard data: why women in leadership are burning out at higher rates, and how systemic pressures - not just workload - are driving so many of us to the edge. This is the episode I wish I had heard years ago. If you’re feeling tired, numb, or unseen - this one is for you. 🎧 Listen now and let me know what you think. I’m on Instagram and LinkedIn @helenaisabelsantos.

16 min
06/11/2025

I am every Woman

old to be soft. Grateful. Unthreatening. But what happens when women stop shrinking and start showing up fully - angry, ambitious, unapologetic? In this episode, I share personal stories - from regretted advice to a colleague, to an ex-boyfriend who feared my ambition - and explore the unspoken rules women learn to follow in order to be "enough." This is a raw, emotional, and fiercely honest look at womanhood in the workplace, the cost of people-pleasing, and the freedom of finally choosing yourself. 💛 Follow @helenaisabelsantos on Instagram and LinkedIn for more reflections and behind-the-scenes. 🎧 Subscribe and share with someone who needs this.

13 min
05/28/2025

Man, let me feel like a Woman!

What happens when you lead the room… but everyone looks at the man beside you? In this powerful and personal episode, I reflect on being a woman in leadership - the silent bias, the cost of always proving, and the path toward change. It's a call to action for women to take space, for men to step up as allies, and for all of us to lead with courage and care.

17 min

Desvio de Trajetória is about connections, leadership and storytelling. Join me in exploring the paths that shape us and the connections that drive us forward. Each episode is an invitation to reflect, learn and be inspired by stories of those who dare to step beyond the familiar.

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Helena Isabel Santos
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