E146: From “Kill It” to Cultivate It: A New Leadership Lens

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt the immense pressure to "nail it" when stepping into something new? That sensation of needing to be perfect from day one might be familiar—and as I discovered, it's exactly what was happening with my coaching client as she prepared to lead a team of seasoned professionals.The timing couldn't have been more serendipitous. While helping my client transform her leadership anxiety, I unwittingly created a framework that would calm my own nerves before an important assessment just hours later. This beautiful moment of reciprocity reveals how the wisdom we offer others often becomes exactly what we need ourselves.At the heart of this episode is a powerful reframe that changed everything: "What if this wasn't something to kill but something to grow?" From this simple question bloomed the PLANT framework—a leadership approach rooted in Presence rather than pressure. We explore each element: Pausing to get present, Listening generously, Asking questions, Naming what matters, and Tending with intention. For my gardener client, this metaphor resonated deeply, helping her see her team as diverse plants with unique needs rather than challenges to conquer.The framework proved its worth the very next morning as I faced my own assessment anxiety. By applying these same principles—pausing to breathe, listening to my body's signals, asking what I needed, naming what truly mattered, and tending to myself with care—I transformed nervous energy into focused presence. This episode is for anyone standing at the threshold of something new and important, wondering if they have what it takes. The answer is yes—not because you'll be perfect, but because you'll be present.Ready to transform pressure into presence in your own life? Subscribe to Unchartered and Unfiltered and join our community of seekers who are leaving the "should" path behind to embrace what truly matters—you.Support the showPlease rate and review with your honest opinion. Subscribe and share with your colleagues especially if you have worked with me and found value in the work we’ve done together. Connect with me in my favourite places, LinkedIn and Instagram and my website is:  https://www.cynthiajamiesoncoach.ca/Book a FREE Call to Explore CoachingMeet Me On The ArcJoin the Free CommunityJoin the Membership Make it a great week!Cynthia Jamieson 🧡🌱Leadership Coach | Creator of The Self-Trust Arc™ | Intuitive Intelligence® Guide | 🎙️ Host | Helping Leaders Lead From Self-Trust, Presence, and Truth