Are you living your authentic life or following someone else's formula?
Lindsay Leahy joins me for this episode, where we discuss the journey from conventional success to authentic purpose. Founder of The Restoration Project and USA Best Selling Author of Take It All Apart: How to Live, Lead, and Work with Intention, Lindsay shares her personal transformation from a corporate career that left her "deeply lonely and empty" despite checking all the societal boxes for success. Through her story of intentional inner work, Lindsay reveals how true fulfillment comes from within rather than external achievements.
The discussion dives into how our inner narratives shape our choices, the importance of letting go of control, and why leadership development must include personal reflection. Lindsay emphasizes that everyone's path is unique, challenging listeners to create their own "life formula" rather than following predetermined routes. This episode offers both inspiration and practical guidance for anyone feeling successful on paper but unfulfilled in reality.
Episode Highlights:
Lindsay's Personal Journey:
- Transition from college to corporate life with the mindset of "I want to try all the things"
- The awakening to her true purpose despite external success
- Experiencing deep loneliness and emptiness while "checking all the boxes"
The Process of Transformation:
- The importance of "letting go" as the first step in personal growth
- How coaching creates safe spaces for authentic exploration
- The continuous nature of inner work…a journey, not a destination
- Practical approaches to changing limiting beliefs and behaviors
Leadership and Self-Discovery:
- Why leadership development must include personal reflection
- Creating your own unique "life formula" rather than following others'
- The balance between listening to your heart and your head
- How self-honesty becomes the foundation for meaningful growth
Choice and Control:
- Understanding how our inner narratives shape our actions
- The relationship between control seeking and the desire for safety
- Embracing flexibility and adaptability in planning
- Celebrating the courage to change paths
About Lindsay Leahy:
Lindsay Leahy is a proud wife, daughter, auntie, and friend. She is passionate about Jesus, hugs, dreams, adventures, and deep conversation. She is the author of Take It All Apart: How to Live, Lead, and Work with Intention; creator of the blog Grit, Gratitude, and Grace; and the founder and Dream Builder at The Restoration Project, a women-owned coaching and consulting practice that provides experiences, programs, and services to improve organizational health, team and leadership effectiveness, and individual well-being.
Where to Find Lindsay Leahy, Her Best-Selling Book, and The Restoration Project
- Take It All Apart
- Swamp Fox Bookstore in Marion, Iowa
- The Restoration Project
- Facebook: The Restoration Project
- LinkedIn: Lindsay Leahy
- LinkedIn: The Restoration Project
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