Ep. #98 Why Fulfillment in Leadership Matters Now More Than Ever

In this powerful opening episode of The Fulfilled Leader, Jean Balfour shares the personal and professional journey behind the podcast's transformation. After nearly four years of Making Sense of Work, Jean saw a shift - both in herself and in the leaders she coaches. The focus is no longer just on performance or organizational outcomes, but on fulfillment, emotional wellbeing, and resilience at work.

Jean openly reflects on closing her successful coach training business to focus more on one-to-one coaching, retreats, and creating content that supports leaders in leading from their inner strength. She introduces her new Fulfilled Leader model: a six-part framework designed to help leaders cultivate deeper purpose and satisfaction in their work lives.

💡 What You’ll Learn

• Why fulfillment and emotional resilience are becoming central to effective leadership
• The myths we hold about what leaders are “supposed” to feel
• Jean’s six core components of a fulfilled leader:
  1. Deep Satisfaction
  2. Aligned Clarity
  3. Grounded Confidence
  4. Centred Calm
  5. Relational Connection
  6. Intentional Growth
• The personal story behind Jean’s decision to shift her career focus
• What’s next for Jean’s work with leaders - including 1:1 coaching and retreats

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