What if the secret to great leadership isn’t more strategy—but more soul?
In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I’m joined by Valerie Sandjivy, a global leadership mentor and founder of EllipsUS. With over 20 years of experience across France, the U.S., and Asia, Valerie helps C-suite leaders and entrepreneurs master the inner and outer game of leadership by balancing structure and soul, logic and intuition, discipline and play.
We explore how to communicate across cultures, lead across five generations, and unlock your team’s full potential by combining emotional intelligence with visionary structure. Valerie’s insights on presence, neuroscience, and energetic balance offer a radically refreshing approach to what leadership looks like today.
If you're building high-performing teams in a fast-changing world—this conversation is your blueprint.
Topics & Timestamps:
- (00:15) Intro to Valerie Sandjivy: Global leadership experience + intuitive coaching
- (03:24) Why cross-cultural leadership is a communication superpower
- (07:50) How traveling sharpens leadership presence and awareness
- (10:40) Asking better questions and leading shoulder-to-shoulder
- (13:06) The challenge and opportunity of leading across five generations
- (18:42) What Gen Z wants from work—and how leadership must evolve
- (22:01) Beyond money: Why purpose, authenticity, and creation matter
- (26:17) The mindset shift from survival to innovation and play
- (30:33) Using neuroscience to rewire leadership habits and behavior
- (37:25) Masculine vs. feminine energy in leadership—and how to balance them
- (46:49) The most powerful leadership question you’re not asking
Guest Links:
Valerie Sandjivy's Website: www.ellips.us.com
Includes her free leadership assessment and additional resources.
No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.
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