SE01E32 The Hidden Burden of Leading Change | Elizabeth De Sevo

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SE01E32 The Hidden Burden of Leading Change | Elizabeth De Sevo

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Leadership is often defined by vision, strategy, and outcomes. But behind the scenes, there’s a part no one prepares you for—the emotional toll of guiding people through uncertainty.In this episode of Shift Happens, Kamila talks with Elizabeth, a senior leader who has led teams through complex transformation. She opens up about making decisions without full information, carrying the invisible weight of responsibility, and what truly sustains leaders when everything feels uncertain.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why change fails when leaders prioritize process over peopleThe emotional load leaders rarely talk about—but consistently feelHow to make decisions when the “right” answer doesn’t existThe communication practices that reduce fear and resistanceElizabeth shares candid reflections on:Learning through mistakes instead of certaintyWhat actually builds trust inside teams during uncertaintyThis episode is for leaders who are:Guiding transformation, growth, or restructuringCarrying responsibility for others during uncertain timesLooking for honest insight—not polished theoryIf you’ve ever felt that leadership demands more than strategy, this conversation will resonate deeply.We hope you enjoyed this episode of the Shift Happens Podcast. Like, comment, and subscribe to never miss an episode! Connect with Kamila Adamatti on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamila-adamatti/Visit the Shift Happens website here: https://shifthappensthepodcast.com/Listen to Shift Happens on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FLkuYKoB8ultitr23MPj2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-happens-podcast/id1814603417Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fa0cf758-f9fb-4cda-9ed8-55e04ec6b51f#podcast #shifthappens #leadingchange #decisionmakers #foroyu #newepisode #shifthappens #leadershippodcast #changemanagement #businessleadership #selfimprovement #strategicthinking #decisionmaking #bilingualpodcast #growthmindset #executivecoaching #communicationiskey #leadingchange #resilientleadership #transformationjourney #professionaldevelopmentShift Happens, presented by Kamila Adamatti, is a global leadership podcast that explores how transformative leaders drive meaningful change in complex, fast-moving environments. With episodes in both English and Portuguese (subtitled in both languages), the show delivers practical insights on communication, resilience, team development, strategic decision-making, and personal growth. Whether you're leading a business, managing change, or navigating your own leadership journey, Shift Happens provides the tools, inspiration, and perspectives to help you lead with intention and impact.

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