Thriving as an Introverted Leader: Servant Leadership, Burnout Prevention & Career Fulfilment with Sharissa Sebastian Deppen

In this powerful episode of Authentic Achievements, we sit down with Sharissa Sebastian Deppen — CEO of Leadership Mastery Alliance, TEDx speaker, Forbes writer, and champion for introverted women in leadership.

With over 15 years of corporate experience and coaching senior leaders from Fortune 100 companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, Sharissa shares practical and transformative strategies for introverted servant leaders to thrive in high-impact corporate roles without burning out.

You’ll discover how to leverage your quiet strengths, lead with intention and authenticity, and build a leadership career that aligns with your purpose and zone of genius. This is a must-listen for any leader looking to turn introspection into influence.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• How introverted leaders can leverage their natural strengths in high-performing corporate cultures

• Implementing servant leadership principles to empower teams and enhance fulfilment

• Avoiding burnout while leading with clarity, confidence, and purpose

• Understanding your leadership zone of genius and overcoming blind spots

• Building a career that is fun, fulfilling, and deeply impactful

  
  

👤 About Sharissa Sebastian Deppen:

Sharissa is an executive coach and leadership expert with an MBA, an MSc in Technology Leadership, and a PCC certification from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is a Myers-Briggs Certified Practitioner, TEDx speaker and coach, and professor at Southeastern University. Her work centres around empowering introverted, faith-driven women in leadership to thrive authentically and sustainably.

🔗 Connect with Sharissa:

• 🌐 Website: Leadership Mastery Alliance

• 📧 Email: info@leadershipmasteryalliance.com

• 💼 LinkedIn: Sharissa Sebastian Deppen

🎥 Resources Mentioned:

• 📹 Sharissa’s TEDx Talk

• 📘 Explore coaching & tools: Leadership Mastery Alliance

💬 Episode Highlights:

• (00:02:24) Sharissa’s journey from tech to purpose-led leadership

• (00:03:12) Her faith-based transformation and redefining success

• (00:04:54) Embracing introversion as a leadership strength

• (00:08:32) How to discover your leadership “zone of genius”

• (00:15:17) Making intentional, values-aligned decisions

• (00:25:33) Behind the scenes of her TEDx talk journey

If you’re an introverted leader ready to step into your full potential, visit Sharissa’s website or connect via LinkedIn to explore how you can work together to unlock your unique leadership power.

🎧 Listen now and embrace your authentic leadership style.

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