Coaching Real Leaders Coaching Real Leaders

How Do I Find Fulfillment In My Leadership Role?

May 25, 2026

Summary

Executive coach Muriel Wilkins guides Susan, a public service leader who recently moved to the private sector for financial stability but feels unfulfilled by its sales-driven culture. Susan struggles with the disconnect between her purpose-driven values and her new role’s commercial focus, feeling stagnant under a micromanaging boss. Wilkins helps her align her mindset, actions, and energy by accepting the current reality without losing her core purpose. The session focuses on maximizing professional development and advocating for colleagues while navigating this temporary, misaligned care…

Topics discussed

Sponsors: The RealReal and Trusted House Sitters Introduction: Coaching Real Leaders with Muriel Wilkins Susan's Dilemma: Misalignment in New Role Defining Purpose: Advocacy vs. Profit-Driven Culture The North Star: Navigating Dissonance and Stagnation Decision Point: Stay for Growth or Leave? Sponsors: Masterworks, Shopify, and Purple Reframing the Experience: Acceptance vs. Complacency Aligning Mindset, Actions, and Physical Energy Strategy: Maximizing Opportunity While Waiting to Pivot Sponsors: Alma, NetSuite, and Stamps.com Creating Meaning: The Crayon Box Analogy Action Plan: Synergizing Intent and Presence Conclusion: Finding Meaning in the Current Season
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