E040: The Power of Empowered Leadership with Mark McBride-Wright and Trisha Daho

What does it take to step away from a successful corporate career and build something more meaningful? In this episode of The SAFE Leader Podcast, host Mark McBride-Wright sits down with Trisha Daho, Founder and CEO of Empowered, to explore her journey from Big Four partner to cultural change leader. Trisha shares how a single question reshaped her path, why she built her business around a covenant of trust, and what it really means to empower people to thrive at work.

From tackling diversity challenges and creating cultures of safety to showing up with vulnerability and authenticity, Trisha offers bold insights for leaders ready to reimagine what’s possible. Whether you’re navigating leadership in a technical field or rethinking your company’s culture, this conversation will leave you inspired to lead with honesty, embrace transformation, and create lasting impact.