The Courageous Self: Leadership, Burnout, and Realignment — with Myrna King
What happens when you’ve done everything “right” — yet still feel misaligned, exhausted, or disconnected? In this episode of The Change Agent Podcast, Eric speaks with Myrna King, leadership and life coach, about what leaders experience when achievement, authority, and responsibility stop delivering meaning. This conversation explores why accountability often feels like judgment, why leaders get stuck after reaching the goals they once chased, and why success alone rarely restores clarity or energy. Rather than encouraging people to walk away from their achievements, this episode focuses on how leaders can realign internally while staying responsible for the roles they carry.
00:00 When leadership success stops feeling right
03:20 Why accountability often feels like judgment
08:10 How leaders get stuck after reaching their goals
13:40 Why promotions and authority don’t always satisfy
19:10 Burnout, misalignment, and quiet disengagement
24:30 Reconnecting with what actually gives you energy
30:10 One small step to regain clarity and direction T
his is not a conversation about quitting, escaping responsibility, or chasing motivation. It is about self-leadership, alignment, and courage — especially for those carrying high-stakes responsibility while trying to remain human. If you are a leader, executive, project manager, or professional navigating pressure, expectations, and inner conflict, this episode offers grounded insight into how realignment begins without abandoning what you’ve built. Watch now.
Podcast Guest links: Myrna King — Leadership & Life Coach Website: https://myrnacoaching.com