A 2023 study by the Workforce Institute at UKG found that leaders have as much impact on an employee’s mental health as their spouse or partner. Let that sink in for a moment.
For our guest today, leadership became personal early in her career. She started as a micromanager, focused on telling her team what to do, how to do it, and when. But experiencing the mental and physical toll of working under a poor leader forced her to pause and take a hard look at how leadership truly shows up in people’s lives.
What followed was a values-led shift: new industries, moving around the continent with her family in tow, investing in her own learning, and redefining how she shows up as a leader.
Today, she shares her lessons through her book Unleashed to help others lead with intention, empowerment, and influence.
This is a conversation about leadership, values, and becoming the leader you wish had.
#pivotalmoment #leadership #glimmers
Lesley Hawkins is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and storyteller who believes growth happens in the everyday moments that define who we become. Drawing on years of experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams, Lesley brings authenticity, curiousity, and heart to the conversation, as each interaction is an opportunity to define what truly matters.
One question. One turning point. One powerful story.
To learn more about Lesley: www.lesleyhawkins.ca / www.marsley.ca
@the_lesley_hawkins_podcast
The Lesley Hawkins Podcast is a Marsley Canada production.
