Welcome to the LeadHer Shift podcast, where host Alian Ollivierre creates a safe, honest space for bold women building power, presence, and purpose from the inside out. In this deeply personal kickoff to a new season, Alian opens up about the defining moments of her last five years—including her journey through motherhood, professional pivots, and inner transformation. She shares how the LeadHer Shift movement was born from her own search for authentic leadership, and how reclaiming her voice became not just a personal revival, but an invitation for all women to step into clarity, courage, and conviction. This episode explores the messy, sometimes isolating process of identity shifts, the power of inner awareness, and the transition from performative confidence to fully embodied leadership. Alian highlights that true authority and presence begin with the work within—and invites listeners to join her and a community of trailblazing women for strategies, stories, and support as they navigate their own leadership journeys. If you’ve ever felt invisible, doubted your ambition, or wondered if your leadership truly matters, this episode is for you. You’re not alone, and your story is ready to be heard. 1. Introduction to the LeadHer Shift PodcastWelcome message and purpose of the podcastEmphasis on a safe space for bold women building power, presence, and purposeIntroduction of the host, Alian OllivierreSetting the stage for a deeply personal episode and a new era of the podcast 2. Alian’s Personal Story and Defining MomentsSharing of deeply personal experiences from the last five yearsThe feeling of urgency to share her gifts and reconnect with listenersThe concept of “shift” and how her experiences may mirror those of the audience 3. Challenges with Visibility and Self-ExpressionOwning credentials and titles but feeling her voice was not fully her ownExperiences of shrinking in rooms and hesitating to take up spaceSpecific example from a United Nations meeting: withholding critical questions and experiencing self-doubt 4. The Concept of Inner Permission and CapacityRecognizing the difference between capability and capacityAcknowledging a lack of inner permission to hold space and be fully present 5. Major Life Changes and Their Impact on IdentityShifts occurring in 2020: the global pandemic and the birth of her childTransition into motherhood: joy, grief, and isolationNavigating the emotional complexities and identity questions of being a new mother 6. The Loss and Realignment of AmbitionUnexpected loss of ambition and redefining success in simple termsThe struggle with self-doubt, feeling unworthy, and the erosion of former passions 7. The Process of Rebuilding and Self-DiscoveryRebuilding herself, piece by piece, after intense life changesUsing metaphors like “clearing the bush” to describe the process of self-renewalQuestioning, “Who am I becoming?” versus trying to reclaim her past self 8. Emergence of a New Version of SelfSeparating and honoring various roles: mother, wife, daughter, leaderDevelopment of a stronger, more grounded, and intentional selfDeepening spirituality and clarity of purpose 9. The Birth and Purpose of the LeadHer Shift PodcastLaunching the podcast in 2020 as an act of reclamation and alignmentThe transformation of the podcast from a space for shared perspectives to a declaration of leadership 10. The LeadHer Shift Framework: From Inner Awareness to Outer AuthorityRealization that inner work is foundational to authentic leadershipDefining inner...
