The Secure Leader: How Attachment Styles Shape Life and Leadership with Dr. Jaime Goff

Dr. Dan Peters sits down with Dr. Jaime Goff, founder of The Empathic Leader and author of The Secure Leader: Discover the Hidden Forces That Shape Your Leadership Story and How to Change Them. Together they explore how attachment styles—formed early in life—shape the way we lead, connect, and grow both at work and at home.

Jaime shares her own leadership journey, from uncovering her avoidant attachment tendencies to transforming them into opportunities for trust and empowerment, to her current work. Dr. Dan and Jaime discuss why self-awareness is the cornerstone of resilience and how compassion and curiosity can shift entire teams, families, and communities.

Today’s discussion dives into what makes a truly effective leader and how it’s not only strategy but also self-awareness, security, and connection.

This energizing episode with Dr. Dan and Dr. Goff blends psychology, leadership, and practical wisdom to offer a roadmap for anyone seeking to lead with authenticity, compassion, and courage.

For more information, visit www.drjaimegoff.com and follow @dr_jaimegoff on Instagram. 

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– Dr. Dan

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