In this powerful episode of The Shift, Amy Pechacek sits down with Leoni Michael - a South African immigrant who arrived in the U.S. with nothing but a suitcase and faith.
Today, she’s a bestselling author, executive coach, and a voice shaping the future of leadership.
Leoni shares her incredible story of resilience—from surviving apartheid and culture shock as a teenage immigrant, to stepping into corporate boardrooms, leading global teams, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Her journey is raw, redemptive, and rooted in something deeper than success: purpose.
Together, Amy and Leoni dive into:
- What it means to lead with faith, not fear
- How hardship shapes influence
- The truth about corporate bullying and broken leadership systems
- Bridging the generational gap in the workplace
- And why true leaders serve, listen, and shift the culture around them
Whether you're rebuilding after a setback, leading through change, or discovering your own voice—this episode will leave you challenged, uplifted, and inspired to lead from the inside out.
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