When Life Forces You To Stop with Preeti Inchody

In this episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde is joined by Preeti Inchody for a deeply human conversation about what happens when life interrupts momentum and forces an unexpected pause. Preeti is an accomplished M&A advisor, known for operating at pace, leading with precision, and managing complexity with confidence. A simple accident during a family holiday changed everything. A fall resulted in multiple fractures, surgeries, and a long period of immobility that brought her professional and personal life to a sudden halt. This conversation explores what unfolded beyond the physical recovery. The shock of losing independence. The mental and emotional weight of slowing down when you are used to moving fast. The identity shift that occurs when productivity, control, and capability are stripped away. Julie and Preeti talk openly about surrendering control, asking for help, and navigating a season that could not be rushed or fixed. They also explore the unexpected clarity that emerged. A reassessment of boundaries. A quieter but stronger form of leadership. And a shift from proving to trusting. This episode is not about crisis or drama. It’s about awareness. It invites reflection on the pace we keep, the assumptions we make about strength, and what becomes possible when we listen before life forces us to. Conversation Talking Points A moment that instantly changed the pace of life Navigating shock, fear, and uncertainty The emotional impact of losing independence Identity when productivity is removed Letting go of control and accepting help Leadership during forced stillness Boundaries, clarity, and recalibration What slower seasons reveal about what matters   Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction01:05 Meet Preeti Inchody03:10 The accident that changed everything06:00 Facing the reality of surgeries and recovery08:50 The struggle with acceptance12:30 Losing independence and asking for help15:40 Reworking routine and mindset18:50 Letting go of control and trusting others23:30 How leadership shifted in this season27:20 Rediscovering intuition and clarity31:10 Boundaries, ambition, and identity35:20 Reflections for women who feel they cannot slow down38:00 Final reflections40:20 Episode wrap-up   Links:Learn more about my group coaching program here   Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/Instagram: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.au   Connect with Preeti:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preetiinchody/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.