Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness & Purpose | Sabina Nawaz HR Podcast EP 40

Are you becoming the boss you actually want to be — and the one people want to work for? On this episode of Her Resources, hosts Linda Misegadis and Cyndi Manuel sit down with renowned C-Suite coach and author Sabina Nawaz to unpack what really happens under the pressures of leadership.

Sabina shares candid stories — including how she went from being the “best boss ever” to the “boss from hell” — and gives practical tips from her new book You’re the Boss. Discover how to stay aligned with your values, stop micromanaging, and foster a team that trusts and grows with you.

🌟 Listen in for:
✔️ How to spot early warning signs that your leadership is drifting
✔️ Why “good bosses” aren’t born — they’re made
✔️ The traps managers fall into (and how to escape)
✔️ Why you should let three people speak before you do
✔️ How to build blank space into your week to reset and lead better

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💬 Timestamps:
00:00 - Pressure vs. power
02:28 - Sabina’s background
05:30 - Becoming the “bad boss”
09:23 - Drifting from your values
15:01 - The pendulum swing in workplaces
16:43 - The power of “blank space”
23:00 - The difference between managing and leading
26:42 - The “Sole Provider” trap
37:33 - Building your “shut up muscle”
40:09 - Where to get Sabina’s tools

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