Leadership isn’t always smooth. Sometimes it’s heavy, unpredictable, even lonely. In this episode, we break down what real resilience looks like. Dr. Sadaghiani does not use the buzzword version, but the kind that helps you lead through hard seasons without losing your humanity.

You’ll hear:

• What resilience is and what it isn’t

• Micro-habits to rebuild after setbacks

• Why being resilient doesn’t mean powering through — it means coming back with purpose

You don’t have to be unbreakable to lead powerfully.

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In this episode, we take a deeper look at the misunderstood trait that sets great leaders apart: humility.

If you think humility means being weak, quiet, or unsure — think again.

This episode unpacks how humble leaders build trust, foster innovation, and create long-term success without losing authority or presence.

You’ll learn:
Why humility outperforms hubris
How to lead with confidence and openness
Real-life stories of humble leaders (and what they did differently)
Tools to check your ego and strengthen your leadership

Whether you’re climbing the ladder or already at the top, this episode will help you lead with more intention — and less ego.

Listen now and take the most important leadership pivot of your career.

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In this episode, I sit down with the leader behind Earthbound Energies, Jacqueline (aka Jai)— a Reiki practitioner and holistic healer passionate about helping others reconnect with their true selves. We dive into her powerful new guided journal, Reclaimed and Rewoven, a healing companion designed to support your inner work, reflection, and spiritual realignment.

Tune in to hear how energy work, love, and intentional journaling can help you reclaim your story and weave it into something beautiful.

Jai's Instagram

Jai's Self-Guided Book

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BONUS Episode this week.

In this powerful episode, Iranian-American therapist Melika Biglarpour Watson joins executive coach Leili Sadaghiani for a raw and reflective conversation on how to stay grounded, compassionate, and resilient amid the emotional weight of what’s happening in Iran and the internal unrest in the U.S.

From the lens of both mental health and leadership, we explore how to navigate fear, grief, and helplessness—while still showing up for your teams, families, and communities.

Whether you're a leader in the workplace or simply trying to lead your own life with integrity, this episode offers practical tools and heartfelt insight to help you cope, reflect, and act meaningfully during uncertain times.

Join us in redefining what it means to lead when the world feels heavy.

Topics include:

• ​Processing collective trauma as an Iranian-American
• ​How to stay emotionally regulated as a leader
• ​Supporting yourself and others without bypassing reality
• ​Building inner resilience when global events hit close to home

Learn more about Melika:

https://www.instagram.com/mbwpsychotherapy?igsh=MWkxbHRyN3MyZTFlMg==

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In this episode of Surviving AI, I’m joined by Hassan Archer—a rare leader who blends tech expertise with change and clinical insight. From Microsoft to mental health, Hassan’s journey gives him a unique lens on what’s really holding companies back. We dive into how leaders can stop avoiding the hard conversations, navigate the messiness of human dynamics, and embrace AI as a true partner in transformation—not a threat.

Let’s talk about building better teams, fixing what’s broken, and seeing AI as an ally—not an enemy.

Learn more about Hassan Archer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassanarcher/

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In this episode of "I Don’t Mean to Be a Jerk, But…", we take a hard look at hubris — the kind of pride that sneaks in when leaders start believing they’re always right. We explore why confidence can turn toxic, how unchecked power distorts reality, and what to watch for before ego takes the wheel.

Featuring lessons from Icarus to Theranos, plus tools to spot hubristic behavior in yourself and others, this episode is your wake-up call to lead with humility, not hype.

Press play — before pride makes the fall.

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In this episode, I walk you through how to set a goal that actually sticks — using the SMART method: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. We’ll start personal, move into professional, and then zoom out to the organizational level.

You'll hear real-world examples, and I’ll share the common mistakes I see companies make in goal setting, especially during transformational change.

Let’s walk through it together — one SMART step at a time.

Whether you’re setting your own growth goals or leading a team through change, this episode is your blueprint for turning intention into impact.

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Emotional intelligence is more than a buzzword — it’s your defense against ego-driven leadership. In this episode, I unpack the real signs of hubris, share my own leadership missteps, and give you 5 tools to build your EQ and show up as a grounded, growth-focused leader.
Listen now — and start leading with intention.

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