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Lead Easy

Hey, this is Lead Easy, the podcast for women in sales and marketing who are ready to ditch the tired advice like “fake it till you make it” and lead with confidence, influence, and everything that makes you, you. I’m Sara O’Brien, and here’s my big secret: when you trust yourself deeply, you’ll create career momentum that’s impossible to ignore. Together, we’ll break through the hidden barriers holding you back from advancing in your career, feeling amazing about yourself, and having a lot more

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00:12:09

Pressing Pause: Finding Balance in Leadership

Lead Easy ·

2025/09/25

Sometimes the bravest move you can make as a leader is to pause. In this episode of Lead Easy, Sara opens up about her decision to press pause on the podcast—and why this season of life is calling her to step back with intention.She shares the personal and professional shifts that influenced her choice, what she’s learning about following energy instead of forcing progress, and how you can apply the power of pausing in your own leadership journey.Inside this conversation:- Why hitting pause isn’t

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00:21:29

Executive Presence: How Energy Shapes Your...

Lead Easy ·

2025/09/11

Executive presence isn’t just about how you dress or the tone of your voice—it’s about the energy you bring into every room. In this episode, Sara O’Brien breaks down what executive presence really means and why starting with surface-level “fixes” doesn’t last. Instead, lasting presence comes from building awareness of your energy and leading with authenticity.If you’re preparing for a big presentation, leading a team, or simply want to show up with more impact, this episode will give you the tools

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00:14:09

The 4 Step Framework to Confident Conversations

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2025/08/14

Feeling stressed or burnt out? The Four C Framework — Clarity, Claim, Collaboration, Control — helps you lead with confidence, improve communication skills, and advocate for yourself effectively.This framework comes from Sara’s Breakthrough Coaching program, designed to help leaders define their vision, own their role, foster collaboration, and take control of outcomes without losing energy. Learn when and how to make your voice heard, build confidence, and strengthen your self-advocacy in work and

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00:16:32

Trust Yourself: How Great Leaders Make Tough Decisions

Lead Easy ·

2025/08/07

Learn how to make confident leadership decisions using the holographic thinking framework, a powerful tool to help you balance logic, emotion, and instinct.In this live walkthrough, Sara O’Brien guides leaders through high-stakes decision-making with clarity and executive presence. Whether you’re managing complex systems, growing in your leadership role, or leading a team through tough calls, this episode will help you break free from decision fatigue and lead with conviction.Ready to lead with more

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00:13:16

Building Influence WITHOUT Authority

Lead Easy ·

2025/07/31

Influence without formal authority is more than a leadership skill — it’s essential. Especially for women balancing ambitious careers and motherhood.In this episode, Sara O’Brien reflects on leading major projects early in her career without a title, and how the same principles helped her navigate parenting. She shares how trust, empathy, and connection create real influence at work and at home.Tune in to explore how leading with energy, not control, can shift everything.Subscribe to Lead Easy and

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00:19:49

Lead With Energy, NOT Authority

Lead Easy ·

2025/07/24

Feeling stuck leading a project without formal authority? If you’ve ever felt responsible for the outcome, but not the people, you know how tough it is to influence without the title.In this episode of Lead Easy, executive coach Sara O’Brien shares how to lead from energy, not hierarchy, using her ICA Method:- Influence through energy- Co-create, don’t command- Authority is claimed, not givenYou’ll learn how to navigate cross-functional teams, overcome project delays, and communicate with clarity,

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00:13:18

Why Women Leaders Spiral in Decision Fatigue

Lead Easy ·

2025/07/17

Still circling a decision? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing personal stories of decision fatigue and how I’ve had to work through my own spirals of overthinking and fear of getting it wrong.Breaking through indecision isn’t about more information, it’s about building self-trust and learning what’s really getting in the way.🎧 Listen now to break through decision fatigue and start leading with clarity and confidence. Subscribe to Lead Easy for weekly guidance that blends strategy,

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00:21:03

3 Steps To Take If You’re Stuck In Decision Paralysis

Lead Easy ·

2025/07/10

Struggling to make choices even when you're performing at your peak? This episode dives into how to break through decision paralysis and regain mental clarity. Learn how to make empowered decisions and move forward with grounded leadership.We’re not talking about procrastination, we’re talking about the kind of indecision that strikes in the middle of high performance. When you're leading, delivering, showing up... and yet the next move feels paralyzing.Inside this episode of Lead Easy, Sara

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00:18:00

Boost Your Leadership: Harnessing Energy for Career...

Lead Easy ·

2025/07/03

Are your thoughts and energy helping or hindering your leadership potential? In this episode of the Lead Easy Podcast, Sara O’Brien explains the science behind energy-based coaching and how it can unlock confidence, clarity, and career momentum.What You’ll Learn:- The 7 Levels of Energy and what they mean for your leadership- The TEA method (Thoughts, Emotions, Actions) that drives results- Real client wins using energy coaching- Why this isn't just “woo,” it’s neuroscience- How to shift from

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00:18:03

How To Turn Good Feedback Into Real Promotions!

Lead Easy ·

2025/06/26

Feeling stuck despite positive feedback? This episode addresses the frustration many face when their career development doesn't match their efforts. Learn how actually to start climbing the career ladder and achieve workplace success. 📩 Do you have a leadership challenge you want Sara to unpack? Send a message to sara@sarakobrien.com to be featured on a future episode.FREE 15 Minute Leadership Strategy Call:Book today

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00:16:52

Burnout, Fatigue & the Courage to Slow Down

Lead Easy ·

2025/06/19

Burnout, Fatigue, and the Myth of Always Being OnWhat happens when your body and mind hit pause but your ambition won’t? In this vulnerable, unscripted episode, Sara O’Brien opens up about the tension between high-performing leadership and unexpected fatigue. From physical exhaustion to the internal pressure to “push through,” she shares how she’s learning to honor her natural rhythms and rewrite her relationship with productivity. Along the way, Sara reflects on a moving NPR interview with cellist

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00:42:29

Dr. Seema Desai: How to Reset Your Nervous System in...

Lead Easy ·

2025/06/12

Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in hustle mode? Learn how to reset your nervous system in 30 seconds with Dr. Seema Desai. This episode dives deep into healing, self-leadership, postpartum struggles, cultural pressure, and reclaiming joy.⁠Subscribe now to Lead Easy for more real conversations on authentic leadership, high performance, and the human side of ambition.If today’s episode helped you breathe easier, feel more present, or reset your GPS for the day, stay connected with

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00:15:16

Why Is Being a Leader Lonely?

Lead Easy ·

2025/06/05

Feeling lonely in leadership? You’re not alone. In this unscripted, from-the-heart episode, Sara opens up about the emotional side of being a high-achieving leader — the fear, the self-doubt, the lack of support — and the quiet question many leaders ask: Am I really ready for this?Whether you're a C-suite exec, founder, or rising professional, this episode is a reminder that you can be a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time.🎙️ Sara shares personal stories from her early career in

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00:35:28

From Feeling Stuck to Speaking Up—Zoya’s Leadership...

Lead Easy ·

2025/05/29

After earning the leadership role she’d worked years for, Zoya was laid off just six months in. She bounced back fast, but in a role that felt like a step back. Despite being successful, she felt stuck. Inside the Breakthrough Coaching Program, everything changed.Through mindset work and deep reflection, Zoya realized:-Confidence isn’t tied to a title-You can’t grow if you’re always proving-Asking for help is a strength, not a flawThe turning point? One powerful question: "What if you’re not

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00:55:39

Kat Burns, Creativity Coach and Energy Healer

Lead Easy ·

2025/05/15

Blocked energy can’t lead. Burnout isn’t just physical, it’s energetic.In this transformative episode of The Woo & The Work mini-series, Sara O’Brien interviews Kat Burns, a former creative director turned energy healer and creativity coach, to explore how burnout, worthiness wounds, and emotional suppression impact women in leadership.Kat shares her personal journey from high-level burnout in the fast-paced marketing and film industries to finding lasting transformation through energy healing

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00:49:00

Adriana Keefe, Intuitive Human Design Expert and Speaker

Lead Easy ·

2025/05/01

What if your path to leadership clarity was written in your energy? In this episode of The Woo & The Work, intuitive human design expert Adriana Keefe joins Sara O’Brien to explore how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can shift everything—from your confidence to your career. You’ll hear Adriana’s powerful story of trauma, realignment, and purpose, and learn how human design isn’t just “woo”—it’s grounded in energy, emotion, and science. Whether you’re curious about the spiritual

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00:17:51

Trusting Yourself Is The Foundation Of TRUE Confidence

Lead Easy ·

2025/04/17

Accessing your inner guide might be the leadership skill no one taught you—but it's the one that changes everything. In this first episode of The Woo & The Work mini-series, we explore how intuition, energy, and what some might call the woo directly influence how you lead, make decisions, and build lasting confidence.You’ll learn how to identify your inner critic (also known as the “gremlin”) and tap into a higher energy state—what’s known as Level 7 in the Energy Leadership framework—to

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00:08:28

NEW MINI SERIES | The Woo and The Work: Leading From...

Lead Easy ·

2025/04/03

Introducing The Woo & The Work: Leading From Within! This brand-new mini-series on the Lead Easy Podcast takes leadership beyond strategy and into intuition, energy, and inner wisdom—the unseen forces that shape how we show up, make decisions, and lead with confidence.What is The Woo & The Work? It’s the intersection of neuroscience and intuition, self-trust and high performance, clarity and energy alignment. This isn’t about working harder—it’s about leading from within.In this mini-series,

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00:20:36

How This High-Level Leader Overcame Self-Doubt After...

Lead Easy ·

2025/03/21

After 20 years with her company, Amy Flemister’s career had accelerated rapidly, bringing more promotions, higher stakes, and mounting pressure. Once known for her decisiveness, she suddenly found herself doubting everything, from career moves to daily decisions.Through the Breakthrough Coaching Program, Amy gained:🔹A clear decision-making framework grounded in her values🔹Tools to handle high-pressure situations with confidence.🔹Sustainable habits that fuel her creativity and focus.Her

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00:14:37

The 3 Levels of Communication (And Why Words Alone...

Lead Easy ·

2025/03/06

In this episode, I break down the three levels of communication—Reactive, Defensive, and Empowered—and why the energy behind the words you say makes all the difference in your leadership presence.Many professionals default to communication habits that undermine their credibility without even realizing it. Whether it’s shutting down in tough conversations, reacting defensively under stress, or struggling to be heard in leadership discussions, your communication patterns could be holding you back.Tune

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