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Episode Synopsis
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 fearHow hardship shapes influenceThe truth about corporate bullying and broken leadership systemsBridging the generational gap in the workplaceAnd why true leaders serve, listen, and shift the culture around themWhether 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.🔗 Learn more about Leoni: www.leonimichaelconsulting.com 👥 Connect with Leoni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonimichael7/🔗 Learn more about Amy: www.amypechacek.com 👥 Connect with Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypechacek/📩 Subscribe to Alpstra’s GrowMonthly Newsletter: alpstra.com/newsletter🌟 Explore leadership development + custom team trainings: www.alpstra.com🎧 The Shift – One insight away from changing everything.#TheShiftPodcast #LeoniMichael #AuthenticLeadership #WomenWhoLead #FaithAndFire #LeadershipMatters #ResilientLeadership #ImmigrantVoices🎙️ The Shift Podcast — One Insight Away from Changing Everything Subscribe & leave a review to help others find the show. 🔗 Learn more at www.alpstra.com or www.amypechacek.com 📬 Want to connect or inquire about speaking? Email us at: [email protected] Follow Amy: ▶️ LinkedIn | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) | YouTube Follow Cassandra:▶️ LinkedIn Follow Alpstra: ▶️ LinkedIn | YouTube #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #TheShiftPodcast #Alpstra
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