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EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 33 MIN

How to Find Joy in the “Messy Middle” with Lisa Parda

from The Dr. Ginny Show · host Dr. Ginny A. Baro

Senior leaders who listen to this episode recognize the moment it speaks to immediately. The pressure to perform has not eased. The demands have not slowed. And yet the strategies that once delivered certainty now require recalibration. This conversation meets leaders in that exact space, offering perspective, grounding, and a steadier way forward without walking away from what they have built.We sit down with author and radio host Lisa Parda to explore what leadership looks like in the in-between season so many leaders quietly navigate. Together, we reflect on identity, wellness, reinvention, and the inner shifts that occur when pushing harder is no longer the answer.This is a conversation for leaders who are carrying responsibility with strength and curiosity, and who are ready to relate to their leadership and their lives with greater intention.Listeners walk away with:A new lens for navigating leadership identity during seasons of constant changeInsight into how to redesign how they lead without abandoning what they have builtA steadier framework for sustaining performance, clarity, and self-trust over time🎧 Listen to the full episode on the Dr. Ginny Show and step into the next chapter of your leadership with greater ease, awareness, and intention.Our honored guest, Lisa Parda, is the Author of "My Love Language is Food," a Weekly Radio Show Host, & Real Estate Broker who specializes in candid conversations on food, wellness, and finding joy in the “Messy Middle” of life. To connect with Lisa, visit her website, https://www.guestsonair.com/profile/lisa-parda, or follow her on LinkedIn.Recommended resources:⭐ If this topic resonates, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your network.Looking for ways to grow and lead?⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/⭐ If you’re seeking a speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights for your stage, program, or off-site, I’d love to explore how we can work together. https://www.executivebound.com/speaking⭐ Stay supported with weekly tools and strategies by joining the ExecutiveBound Inner Circle: https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources here: https://www.executivebound.com/events⭐ And don’t miss your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen you and your team: www.executivebound.com/booksLet’s expand our network!⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request. I’d love to share my network of over 28K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro© ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission.Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

Senior leaders who listen to this episode recognize the moment it speaks to immediately. The pressure to perform has not eased. The demands have not slowed. And yet the strategies that once delivered certainty now require recalibration. This conversation meets leaders in that exact space, offering perspective, grounding, and a steadier way forward without walking away from what they have built.We sit down with author and radio host Lisa Parda to explore what leadership looks like in the in-between season so many leaders quietly navigate. Together, we reflect on identity, wellness, reinvention, and the inner shifts that occur when pushing harder is no longer the answer.This is a conversation for leaders who are carrying responsibility with strength and curiosity, and who are ready to relate to their leadership and their lives with greater intention.Listeners walk away with:A new lens for navigating leadership identity during seasons of constant changeInsight into how to redesign how they lead without abandoning what they have builtA steadier framework for sustaining performance, clarity, and self-trust over time🎧 Listen to the full episode on the Dr. Ginny Show and step into the next chapter of your leadership with greater ease, awareness, and intention.Our honored guest, Lisa Parda, is the Author of "My Love Language is Food," a Weekly Radio Show Host, & Real Estate Broker who specializes in candid conversations on food, wellness, and finding joy in the “Messy Middle” of life. To connect with Lisa, visit her website, https://www.guestsonair.com/profile/lisa-parda, or follow her on LinkedIn.Recommended resources:⭐ If this topic resonates, subscribe to our podcast, rate it so others can find it, and share the episode with your network.Looking for ways to grow and lead?⭐ Let’s connect for a 15-minute cyber coffee and explore what may be holding you or your team back. I’ve held a few spots for these high-impact connections: https://cybercoffee.youcanbook.me/⭐ If you’re seeking a speaker who delivers fresh perspectives, energy, and practical insights for your stage, program, or off-site, I’d love to explore how we can work together. https://www.executivebound.com/speaking⭐ Stay supported with weekly tools and strategies by joining the ExecutiveBound Inner Circle: https://www.executivebound.com/innercircle⭐ Explore upcoming events and high-value resources here: https://www.executivebound.com/events⭐ And don’t miss your copy of Healing Leadership or Fearless Women at Work for actionable insights to strengthen you and your team: www.executivebound.com/booksLet’s expand our network!⭐ Send me a LinkedIn connection request. I’d love to share my network of over 28K members with you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybaro© ExecutiveBound®. All rights reserved. The Dr. Ginny Show content may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission.Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions shared on The Dr. Ginny Show are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They do not substitute for professional advice in legal, medical, financial, therapeutic, or organizational matters. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.

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