Be Where You Are: Leadership, Caregiving, and the Courage to Pause with Carla Davis | Part One

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode on hospice leadership and healthcare leadership development, Carla Davis, Executive in Residence at Cressey & Company, shares what she learned after taking an intentional executive sabbatical to care for her mother. This conversation explores the intersection of caregiver resilience, leadership and burnout, and rediscovering identity beyond professional titles. For hospice professionals and those serving in end-of-life care, Carla offers thoughtful insight into purpose-driven leadership, sustainable impact, and how stepping away can ultimately strengthen both personal clarity and organizational influence.Host Chris Comeaux and Carla explore the courage it takes for high-capacity leaders to step off the treadmill of achievement and confront how much of their worth is tied to performance. From intentional solitude and unstructured time to renewed friendships and spiritual grounding, Carla reflects on the rhythms of life, the discipline of rest, and the unexpected joy found in simply “being where you are.”This episode is for healthcare leaders and hospice professionals who spend their days helping others navigate end-of-life decisions, this episode offers a powerful reminder: the lessons we guide families through are often the very ones we must learn ourselves. This is a conversation about leadership, caregiving, identity, and the sacred gift of time.Guest:  Carla Davis, Executive in Residence for Cressey and Company Host: Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TeleiosThe Anatomy of Leadership podcast explores the art and science of leadership through candid, insightful conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers from a variety of industries. Hosted by Chris Comeaux, each episode dives into the mindsets, habits, and strategies that empower leaders to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. With topics ranging from organizational culture and emotional intelligence to navigating disruption and inspiring teams, the show blends real-world stories with practical takeaways. The goal is simple yet ambitious: to equip leaders at every level with the tools, perspectives, and inspiration they need to lead with vision, empathy, and impact.https://www.teleioscn.org/anatomy-of-leadership