How to NOT Lose Yourself as a Leader

EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 34 MIN

How to NOT Lose Yourself as a Leader

from The Leadership Growth Podcast · host Daniel & Peter Stewart

“If you’re not clear on who you are, then the people around you are not going to be clear on where they’re going,” says Dominic George.Dominic is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of Vision Leadership for Life. He helps high-performing leaders rise into senior leadership without sacrificing their identity, values, or wellbeing.In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Dominic offers advice for leaders on how to stay centered on their core “why” without losing themselves to other people’s expectations.Tune in to learn:One exercise to help you “read the room” betterThe limits of “fake it till you make it”What to do if you’re in the wrong place for you“Legacy starts when alignment becomes your leadership standard, not the expectation,” says Dominic. Recenter, find your voice, and take the next step in your leadership journey.Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at [email protected] this episode:1:20 – Introduction: Dominic George4:54 – Center the Clay11:39 – Self vs. Expectations18:18 – “Fake It Till You Make It”26:05 – What if You’re In the Wrong Place?33:26 – Lightning RoundResources:Dominic George LinkedIn PageThe Authentic Edge: Leading Without Losing Yourself, by Dominic George (Amazon)Vision Leadership for Life LinkedIn PageVision Leadership for Life NewsletterVision Leadership for Life Podcast“71% of U.S. CEOs Experience Imposter Syndrome, New Korn Ferry Research Finds,” Korn Ferry, June 6, 2024Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:6 Ways Leaders can Master Emotional Self-ControlSelf-Awareness is the Leadership Quality You Might Not Have5 Behaviors that Build Emotional Intelligence4 Truths about Being a Compassionate LeaderHow to Increase Your Emotional IntelligenceHow to Zoom Out and Manage Your Inner ChatterThe Leadership Self-Assessment QIf you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. 

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