Internally Guided Life

Kayla Sweet
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A soulful personal development podcast for women and heart-centered humans ready to grow, heal, and lead with authenticity. Hosted by life coach and transformational leader Kayla M. Sweet, MA, each episode blends inner work, personal growth, emotional healing, and leadership development to support your journey to purpose, clarity, and confidence. Whether you’re navigating burnout recovery, craving work-life balance, exploring shadow work, or ready to reclaim your resilience, values, and bold voice, you’ll find deep conversations, practical tools, and inspiring stories to guide your next step.

  1. E56. Healing Trauma and Leading with Responsibility: A Deep Dive into Awareness Integration Theory with Dr. Foojan Zeine

    JAN 18

    E56. Healing Trauma and Leading with Responsibility: A Deep Dive into Awareness Integration Theory with Dr. Foojan Zeine

    In this powerful episode of Internally Guided Life, Host, Kayla Sweet is joined by Dr. Foojan Zeine, clinical psychologist, international speaker, author, and creator of Awareness Integration Theory (AIT), for a deeply grounding and expansive conversation about healing trauma and leading with responsibility. Dr. Foojan shares her personal journey from surviving childhood trauma to developing Awareness Integration Theory, a holistic, evidence-based framework that bridges psychotherapy, coaching, and leadership development. AIT offers a way to heal unresolved trauma while also creating a clear, empowered direction forward, supporting emotionally intelligent leadership without bypassing responsibility or personal agency. Together, Kayla and Dr. Foojan explore what it truly means to reclaim authorship of one’s life and lead from a place of self-awareness, integration, and accountability. This conversation dives into: How Awareness Integration Theory helps people heal trauma while intentionally shaping their future Why personal responsibility is not blame, but liberation How reframing past experiences can unlock resilience, pride, and self-trust How Awareness Integration Theory is applied in organizational development, education, and workplace culture Why accountability, self-awareness, and emotional integration are essential for healthy leadership and modern organizations This episode will resonate with leaders, coaches, therapists, and individuals navigating healing who are seeking depth, clarity, and sustainable change. It speaks to those interested in trauma-informed leadership, personal responsibility, emotional integration, and the evolving intersection of psychology, coaching, and organizational development. At its core, this conversation offers an invitation: to look inward with honesty, take responsibility with compassion, and lead from the inside out with awareness, integrity, and intention. Meet the Guest: Dr. Foojan Zeine is an international speaker, author, psychotherapist, and the originator of Awareness Integration Theory (AIT), a multi-modality psychological and educational approach shown to significantly reduce anxiety and depression while improving self-esteem, confidence, and overall life fulfillment. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and has over 32 years of experience in mental health, coaching, and leadership development. She is the founder of the International Awareness Integration Institute, which certifies therapists, coaches, and educators in AIT, and the co-founder of the Foojan App, a psychology-meets-technology platform offering guided journaling and meditative practices across 31 life areas. Connect with Foojan: https://foojan.com/ https://awarenessintegration.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfoojanzeine/ Meet the Host: Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth. Kayla's debut poetry collection, Alchemy of Life, is available now at ⁠internallyguidedleadership.com⁠, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. This is a reflective collection of poems on transformation, healing, and becoming. Connect with Kayla: ⁠Linktree⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Visit Internally Guided Leadership⁠ Episode Credits: Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at ⁠https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/⁠  Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at ⁠https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/⁠

    53 min
  2. E55. Values-Based Living How To Align Your Life, Work, And Relationships With What Truly Matters With Ellie Hepler

    JAN 12

    E55. Values-Based Living How To Align Your Life, Work, And Relationships With What Truly Matters With Ellie Hepler

    What if the feeling of being stuck, burned out, or quietly dissatisfied isn’t a personal failure, but a signal that something deeper is asking for alignment? In this episode of Internally Guided Life, I’m joined by therapist Ellie Hepler, MA, LMHCA, for a rich, honest, and deeply grounding conversation about values-based living and why it may be one of the most powerful frameworks for creating a meaningful, satisfying life. Ellie and I explore what it really means to live in alignment with your values, especially in a world full of expectations, pressure, and “shoulds.” We discuss how values serve as a life compass, not a rulebook, and how they can guide decisions during seasons of transition, uncertainty, stress, and growth. Together, we unpack: What values-based living actually is (and what it isn’t) Why feeling stuck is often a sign of misalignment, not failure How to identify your core values Practical, realistic ways to integrate values into daily life and decision-making How to navigate conflicting values and external pressures with compassion Why self-compassion is essential when alignment feels hard Ellie also shares her own personal journey, including how the COVID era became a pivotal moment of reflection that led her back to graduate school and toward a career aligned with family, growth, inner peace, and genuineness, even when it required temporary discomfort and tradeoffs. This conversation is for anyone who: Feels successful on paper but disconnected internally Is navigating a life transition, career change, or season of reevaluation Wants a more meaningful, sustainable way to make decisions Is craving clarity, purpose, and self-trust If you’ve ever wondered how to live a life that actually feels like yours, this episode offers both language and tools to help you begin a values-aligned journey. Meet the Guest: Ellie Hepler, MA, LMHCA Ellie Hepler is a mental health therapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. She utilizes evidence-based practices while creating personalized treatment approaches rooted in each person’s unique values, strengths, and goals. Ellie earned her Bachelor of Science in Pre–Art Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University and spent seven years working in community mental health before obtaining her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023. She currently works as a therapist at Grace College, where she supports college-aged students through growth, healing, and values-aligned living. Learn more about Ellie here:⁠ https://www.grace.edu/campus/health-recreation-safety/health-counseling-services/meet-the-health-counseling-center-staff/⁠ Resources shared in the episode: ⁠https://meetingpointcounseling.com/tools/ACT-card-sort/⁠  Meet the Host: Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth. Kayla's debut poetry collection, Alchemy of Life, is available now at ⁠internallyguidedleadership.com⁠, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. This is a reflective collection of poems on transformation, healing, and becoming. Connect with Kayla: ⁠Linktree⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Subscribe to Kayla’s email list, read the blog, and explore free resources: ⁠Visit Internally Guided Leadership⁠ Episode Credits: Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at ⁠https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/⁠  Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at ⁠https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/⁠

    53 min
  3. E54. Stop Goal-Chasing: A New Year Episode on Self-Nourishment, Sustainable Success, and Designing Your Life with Intention

    JAN 2

    E54. Stop Goal-Chasing: A New Year Episode on Self-Nourishment, Sustainable Success, and Designing Your Life with Intention

    In this annual New Year solo episode of Internally Guided Life, host Kayla Sweet offers a counterculture approach to the start of 2026, one that moves away from goal-chasing, productivity pressure, and “new year, new me” expectations. Rather than setting personal goals, Kayla invites listeners to explore a more foundational question: What kind of life can actually hold you? A life that feels nourishing, sustainable, aligned, and genuinely fulfilling to live inside of. Reflecting honestly on 2025, Kayla shares both the meaningful growth of the year and the often-unspoken cost of success when ambition outpaces sustainability. She discusses burnout recovery, overworking, nervous system regulation, and the realization that even deeply fulfilling work can become depleting without intentional design. Drawing on her experience as a leadership development professional and coach, Kayla reframes the New Year as an opportunity to design a life with intention, much like designing a transformational learning experience. She explores how honoring biological needs, building in daily nourishment, creating psychological safety, and leaving room for flexibility can fundamentally change how a year is lived. Throughout the episode, Kayla introduces four guiding lenses for 2026: Creativity as a necessary source of regulation, meaning, and vitalityNourishment as a non-negotiable need rather than a reward for productivitySustainable success, including an honest examination of what success may be costingBecoming on purpose, choosing alignment, love, and capacity over fear, guilt, or “shoulds” She also shares the four anchors she is using to guide her own year: purpose, play, sustainability, and love, offering listeners a practical framework for evaluating decisions, commitments, and energy moving forward. This episode is for anyone who feels tired of chasing goals that lead to self-neglect, anyone navigating burnout recovery or high-pressure success, and anyone longing for a New Year reset rooted in self-respect, alignment, and sustainable growth. Key reflection questions explored in this episode include: What kind of life can actually hold you?What does your body need daily, not occasionally?What forms of nourishment are you consistently postponing?What is your version of success costing you?What would change if your calendar reflected self-respect and care? This episode offers a compassionate, grounded alternative to traditional New Year goal setting and invites listeners to design a life that supports long-term wellbeing, purpose, and aliveness. Meet the Host: Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth. Kayla's debut poetry collection, Alchemy of Life, is available now at internallyguidedleadership.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. This is a reflective collection of poems on transformation, healing, and becoming. Connect with Kayla: Linktree Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Poetry Book: Alchemy of Life Subscribe to Kayla’s email list, read the blog, and explore free resources: Visit Internally Guided Leadership Episode Credits: Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/  Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

    1h 14m
  4. E53. Leading from the Inside Out: Authentic Leadership, Inner Work, and Self-Trust with Kayla Sweet (Interviewed by Emily Nascimento)

    12/14/2025

    E53. Leading from the Inside Out: Authentic Leadership, Inner Work, and Self-Trust with Kayla Sweet (Interviewed by Emily Nascimento)

    In this special host swap episode of Internally Guided Life, leadership coach and holistic human development practitioner Emily Nascimento steps into the role of interviewer to explore Kayla Sweet’s leadership journey, inner work, and the vision behind Internally Guided Life. This is a deeply reflective conversation between two leaders who share a commitment to authenticity, embodiment, and purpose-driven leadership. Together, Emily and Kayla explore what it means to lead from the inside out, especially within systems that often resist vulnerability, emotion, and soul-led work. Kayla reflects on her early leadership experiences, beginning at age 19, and the evolution that followed. From community mental health to organizational leadership, she shares how burnout became an initiation into deeper self-awareness and more conscious leadership. She speaks candidly about learning to release control, recognizing how her own exhaustion was mirrored by her team, and redefining leadership as a sacred responsibility rooted in trust, empowerment, and inner work. Emily brings a grounded, embodied presence to the conversation, guiding Kayla through themes of: Authentic leadership and self-trust The courage required to challenge traditional leadership paradigms Emotional sensitivity as a leadership strength, not a liability Navigating criticism, uncertainty, and resistance while staying aligned The interconnectedness of inner healing, embodiment, and sustainable leadership Together, they reflect on leadership as the emergence of the deep self in service to the system, echoing the belief that leadership is not a role we perform, but a state of presence we inhabit. The episode also explores Kayla’s journey as an entrepreneur, writer, and creator. She shares how her studies in consciousness and transformational leadership shaped her work, how Internally Guided Life became a space for community and collective growth, and how poetry serves as a tool for reflection, reconnection, and truth-telling. Kayla speaks openly about aligning purpose with daily action, honoring exhaustion as information, and building something meaningful without abandoning oneself in the process. At its core, this episode is an invitation to lead differently. To trust yourself when external roadmaps fall away. To honor inner work as essential leadership work. And to remember that authentic presence is not only personal, but profoundly impactful. If you are a leader, coach, entrepreneur, or someone sensing a call to live and lead more authentically, this conversation offers language, permission, and grounding for the path ahead. Reintroducing Your Host: Kayla Sweet Kayla Sweet is a learning & organizational development leader, coach, consultant, writer, and host of the Internally Guided Life podcast. She helps people and organizations thrive through conscious leadership, strengths-based development, and a deep belief in human potential. Kayla holds an MA in Consciousness and Transformative Studies with a specialization in Transformational Leadership. Her work bridges inner healing and outer impact. Featuring Guest Interviewer: Emily Nascimento, ACC Emily is a coach, facilitator, and ceremonialist dedicated to the intersection of psychospiritual development and leadership. She believes that our most sacred gift to the world is our own healing and soul-embodiment. Through somatic coaching, soul-purpose work, and leadership development, Emily helps people live and lead from a place of deep integrity, purpose, and wholeness. Connect with Emily LinkedIn Website Connect with Kayla Linktree Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Poetry Book: Alchemy of Life Internally Guided Leadership Website Episode Credits: Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/  Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

    1h 18m
  5. E52. Courage to Heal: Trauma Recovery, Inner Child Healing, and Brainspotting with Naomi Morad

    12/07/2025

    E52. Courage to Heal: Trauma Recovery, Inner Child Healing, and Brainspotting with Naomi Morad

    What does it really take to heal from the wounds that feel too deep to name? And how do we keep going when trauma tells us we’ll never be whole? In this profound conversation on Internally Guided Life, Kayla is joined by psychosomatic practitioner and trauma survivor Naomi Morad to explore the courageous work of healing from the inside out. Naomi shares how her own life, shaped by 20 years of trafficking, abuse, depression, and unrelenting inner pain, brought her to the edge. But in one pivotal moment of choice, she turned toward life, healing, and transformation. This episode is both a beacon of hope and a grounded guide for anyone navigating trauma recovery or supporting someone who is. Kayla and Naomi explore: Courageous beginnings: why the first step toward healing often starts when staying the same becomes too painful Body-based healing: how trauma gets stored in the nervous system and how approaches like Brainspotting help release what talking alone cannot reach Inner child and parts work: reconnecting with younger versions of ourselves who are still holding fear, shame, or perfectionism The role of relationships: how triggers reveal where healing is needed and how love can be a mirror rather than a battleground Self-compassion in trauma therapy: why healing requires patience, gentleness, and releasing the idea that we “should be over it by now” Leadership and healing: understanding that personal responsibility is a gift to the world around us Naomi’s story reminds us that healing isn’t linear; it’s a lifelong reclaiming of power, identity, and connection. There is no perfect pace, no timeline, and no expiration date on your transformation. This episode is for you if: ✓ You’re on a healing journey ✓ You’re curious about somatic trauma therapy ✓ You want to develop deeper emotional resilience and self-awareness ✓ You’re supporting someone you love through depression or unresolved trauma ✓ You’re ready to believe that healing is possible, even for you If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “I want to feel better than this,” this conversation will help you take the next brave step. Meet the Guest: Naomi Morad With more than 23 years of experience, Naomi Morad helps clients heal trauma at its roots through modalities including Brainspotting, Inner Child Healing, Parts Work, Guided Somatic Meditation, and Body Talk Dance Therapy. She is trauma-informed and specializes in depression, anxiety, attachment trauma, chronic pain, and sexual abuse recovery. Naomi brings not only professional mastery, but profound personal empathy. Her story of survival and healing fuels her life’s mission: guiding others back to the truth that they are whole, worthy, and capable of building a beautiful life after trauma. Connect with Naomi Morad Website Facebook LinkedIn Meet the Host: Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth. Kayla's debut poetry collection, Alchemy of Life, is available now at internallyguidedleadership.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. This is a reflective collection of poems on transformation, healing, and becoming. Connect with Kayla: Linktree Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Subscribe to Kayla’s email list, read the blog, and explore free resources: Visit Internally Guided Leadership Episode Credits: Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

    1h 1m
  6. E51. Conscious Leadership and Healing the Inner World with Roxanne Chaput

    11/22/2025

    E51. Conscious Leadership and Healing the Inner World with Roxanne Chaput

    In this episode of Internally Guided Life, host Kayla M. Sweet welcomes global conscious leadership guide Roxanne Chaput for a powerful, soul-centered conversation on healing, leadership, and returning to sacred wisdom. Together, Kayla and Roxanne explore what it truly means to lead from within, and why authentic leadership begins with emotional healing, self-awareness, and remembering our connection to land, lineage, and spirit. Roxanne shares her deeply personal journey as a mother, mentor, and healer, including her experiences with ancestral dreams, near-death awakenings, and the rediscovery of ancient healing songs connected to her Native American lineage. She courageously speaks about grief, emotional suppression, and the breakthroughs that come when we finally allow ourselves to feel, release, and reconnect. This episode dives into some of the most transformative themes for modern leaders and seekers, including: • Conscious leadership and soul-aligned decision making • Emotional healing and the wisdom of grief • Indigenous spiritual wisdom and ancestral healing • Balancing masculine and feminine energy in leadership • Listening to intuition and body-based wisdom • Leading with integrity when no one is watching You will hear practical reflections on how to shift from fear and scarcity into trust, abundance, and grounded presence, and why playfulness, curiosity, and humility are essential parts of true leadership. If you are searching for insights on conscious leadership, emotional healing, spiritual growth, ancestral wisdom, grief healing, intuitive leadership, or embodied living, this episode offers wisdom, safety, and powerful next steps. Meet the Guest: Roxanne Chaput Roxanne Chaput is a globally recognized conscious leadership guide, embodied spiritual teacher, and modern-day healing facilitator. She is known for her work with high-capacity leaders, change-makers, and visionaries who are ready to lead with integrity, empathy, and embodied awareness. For over a decade, Roxanne has worked alongside global decision-makers across nonprofit and for-profit spaces, helping transform leadership cultures and create human-centered, ethical, and spiritually aligned organizations. She is the founder of The Illumination Retreat® and Soullular™ Healing, immersive multidimensional healing experiences designed to help individuals access ancestral wisdom, heal emotional and energetic wounds, and return to embodied self-leadership. Roxanne is also the host of the podcast Soul to Soul with Roxanne, where she explores conscious leadership, spiritual embodiment, ancestral healing, and the evolution of humanity through soul-centered conversations. Connect with Roxanne https://www.theilluminationretreat.com/  Meet the Host: Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth. Connect with Kayla: Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Linktree Subscribe to Kayla’s email list, read the blog, and explore free resources: Visit Internally Guided Leadership Episode Credits: Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/  Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

    1 hr
  7. E50. Purpose, Resilience, and Building a Legacy of Compassionate Leadership with Katelyn Marshall

    11/09/2025

    E50. Purpose, Resilience, and Building a Legacy of Compassionate Leadership with Katelyn Marshall

    In this inspiring and deeply human episode of Internally Guided Life, host Kayla Sweet invites Katelyn “Katie the Dream Lady” Marshall, Founder and Director of The Dream Factory of Idaho, to share her journey of turning adversity into purpose, heartbreak into healing, and compassion into a lasting legacy of leadership. Katelyn’s story begins with the birth of her son, Tommy, who was born with spina bifida and faced life-threatening complications that changed everything she thought she knew about love, leadership, and what truly matters. Through moments of grief, courage, and grace, Katelyn discovered the transformative power of resilience, the ability to rise, adapt, and create meaning in the midst of unimaginable challenges. Out of her family’s story came The Dream Factory of Idaho, a nonprofit organization dedicated to granting joy-filled, meaningful experiences to children with chronic and complex conditions who may not qualify for traditional wish-granting programs. Kayla and Katelyn explore what it means to lead with empathy, purpose, and presence, and how personal transformation can ripple outward into community impact. Together, they discuss: How Katelyn’s personal story of parenting through adversity became a masterclass in resilience, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership. What it takes to build a mission-driven organization that balances compassion, community impact, and sustainable self-care. The life-changing lessons learned through navigating grief, uncertainty, and personal growth. Why self-awareness, vulnerability, and values-based leadership are essential in both nonprofit and organizational leadership today. Whether you’re a leader, parent, or purpose-driven professional, this conversation is a powerful reminder that some of life’s hardest moments can become the very soil where your purpose takes root. Katelyn’s story reflects the heart of what Internally Guided Life is about: transforming from the inside out, leading with love, and creating a life and legacy guided by compassion. Meet the Guest Katelyn Marshall is a speaker, nonprofit leader, and the Founder and Director of The Dream Factory of Idaho, a wish-granting organization that brings hope and joy to children with chronic and complex conditions. Her journey through motherhood, advocacy, and healing reshaped her entire approach to leadership and life. Katelyn became a voice for inclusion, accessibility, and compassionate action. Today, she empowers teams, leaders, and communities to embrace difference, practice empathy, and create safe, inclusive environments where every person feels seen and valued. Through her talks, nonprofit work, and storytelling, she reminds us that purpose is born from presence and that resilience is what transforms pain into power. Connect with Katie: Website LinkedIn Meet the Host: Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth. Kayla's debut poetry collection, Alchemy of Life, is available now at internallyguidedleadership.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. This is a reflective collection of poems on transformation, healing, and becoming. Connect with Kayla: Linktree Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Subscribe to Kayla’s email list, read the blog, and explore free resources: Visit Internally Guided Leadership Episode Credits: Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/  Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

    46 min
  8. E49. Leading Through Change: Redefining Success, Courage, and Identity with Michele Iseri

    10/25/2025

    E49. Leading Through Change: Redefining Success, Courage, and Identity with Michele Iseri

    In this soulful and thought-provoking episode of Internally Guided Life, host Kayla M. Sweet sits down with Michele Iseri, a transformational leadership coach, consultant, and entrepreneur whose journey from corporate leadership to conscious entrepreneurship embodies the true meaning of transformation. Together, they explore what it takes to lead and live authentically through seasons of change. From releasing old identities to redefining success on your own terms, this conversation shines a light on the emotional, spiritual, and practical dimensions of transition. Michele shares her powerful journey from more than 30 years in leadership roles across corporate America, including tech giants like Verizon and Google, to founding Compass 4 Transformation, a leadership coaching and consulting practice dedicated to helping others cultivate courage, clarity, and conscious leadership. Through stories, reflections, and lived wisdom, Kayla and Michele explore: The difference between change (external) and transition (internal), and why both matter for authentic leadership. How to redefine identity and success after leaving a long-term career. Practices for mindfulness and self-care during uncertainty and reinvention. The role of transformational leadership in creating workplaces rooted in empathy and inclusion. What it means to live, and lead, with curiosity, courage, and compassion. If you’re navigating a career shift, feeling called to something new, or simply longing to reconnect with your authentic self, this episode will remind you that transformation isn’t about becoming someone else; it’s about remembering who you truly are. Meet the Guest: Michele Iseri After over 30 years working in leadership positions in corporate America, primarily in the tech industry, Michele Iseri decided it was time to align fully with her authentic self and live her vision. Through her personal and professional leadership experience, the completion of a second Master’s degree in Leadership and Transformative Studies (specializing in Leadership and Coaching), and years of deep self-discovery, she now helps others do the same. As a transformational leadership coach and consultant, Michele supports clients in setting and attaining meaningful goals by focusing on the whole person. Her approach integrates curiosity, lifelong learning, courage, collaboration, and the cultivation of inclusive and diverse relationships. Her mission is to empower individuals and organizations to become transformational leaders,people who lead with integrity, authenticity, and heart. Connect with Michele: Learn more: compass4transformation.com Connect with Michele on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/micheleiseri Meet the Host: Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth. Kayla's debut poetry collection, Alchemy of Life, is available now at internallyguidedleadership.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. This is a reflective collection of poems on transformation, healing, and becoming. Connect with Kayla: Linktree Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Subscribe to Kayla’s email list, read the blog, and explore free resources: Visit Internally Guided Leadership Episode Credits: Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/  Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

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A soulful personal development podcast for women and heart-centered humans ready to grow, heal, and lead with authenticity. Hosted by life coach and transformational leader Kayla M. Sweet, MA, each episode blends inner work, personal growth, emotional healing, and leadership development to support your journey to purpose, clarity, and confidence. Whether you’re navigating burnout recovery, craving work-life balance, exploring shadow work, or ready to reclaim your resilience, values, and bold voice, you’ll find deep conversations, practical tools, and inspiring stories to guide your next step.

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  • Creator
    Kayla Sweet
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kayla Sweet
  • Show Website
    Internally Guided Life