SHOW NOTES — Space to LeadStepping Into Your Power: A Conversation on Confidence, Transition, and Leadershipwith Sarah ZahariaWhat happens when you finally see yourself the way others have seen you all along? In this powerful episode, Sarah joins David to explore the internal shifts, bold risks, and subtle mindset changes that helped her step into a larger, more confident version of herself—and reshape her career in the process.Sarah opens up about leaving the public sector after nearly two decades, navigating the complexity of a major career transition, leading in a high-pressure environment, and maintaining relationships with intention and grace.This conversation is an invitation: to challenge the beliefs that hold you back, to rethink what confidence actually looks like, and to step more fully into the leader you’re becoming.🌟 In This Episode, We Explore:✨ The moment Sarah realized she was underestimating herselfand how a simple reframing helped her step into a senior leadership mindset.✨ Why language shapes leadership—from apologetic qualifiers to declarative confidence.✨ The hidden emotional work of transitionsand how to move from one chapter to the next with intention and integrity.✨ How women can stop self-limiting and support each other more powerfullyincluding the importance of bold conversations and strong female community.✨ Why “work-life balance” is a mythand how to rethink balance across months (or even years).✨ What it takes to leave a role without burning bridgesand how those relationships can fuel your success later.✨ The surprising power of space, reflection, and self-care(and why you can’t lead well from an empty cup).🔥 Why This Episode Matters (and Might Hit You Hard)This is one of those rare episodes that feels like listening in on the exact conversation you didn’t know you needed.Sarah speaks with honesty, vulnerability, and grounded clarity about:The fear and excitement of reinventionThe expectations placed on women leadersThe tension between ambition and wellbeingThe reality of leading through high-pressure seasonsThe courage required to say “I’m ready for more”Whether you’re contemplating a transition, looking to reclaim your confidence, or craving leadership conversations that go deeper than buzzwords—this one is going to resonate.🔑 Key Quotes From the Episode“I didn’t realize I was already further ahead than I thought. I just needed someone to hold up the mirror.”“How you leave a role says more about you than how you enter one.”“You can’t pour from an empty cup—and you can’t lead from one either.”“Women supporting women is one of the most powerful forces in leadership.”“Work-life balance doesn’t always show up daily. Sometimes it shows up over a year.”💬 If You Enjoy This Episode… Share It.Someone in your network is sitting on the edge of their next big step—and this conversation could be the permission or perspective they need.🔍 Episode SEO Keywords :women in leadershipleadership transitioncareer change storiesconfidence at workexecutive coachingpublic to private sector transitionimposter syndromeworkplace confidenceprofessional reinventionleadership podcast CanadaSpace to Lead podcast🙌 Connect With UsHost: David LeBlanc Leadership Coach • Team Coach • Founder, LeBlanc Leadership Group www.SpaceToLead.ca | www.LeBlancLeadership.caGuest: Sarah Zaharia Communications Leader • Infrastructure SectorFollow Space to Lead for more conversations that create clarity, courage, and growth in leadership.

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