Mindset work is not always deep enough. Some patterns survive every affirmation. That was a major theme in Layci's conversation with Elinor Moshe on Confessions of a Terrible Leader. Elinor challenged the idea that surface level personal development can heal deeply rooted patterns. If the foundation is still wounded, all you may be doing is building prettier language on top of the same pain. That is why some people keep rubber banding back into the same money issues, the same burnout, the same relationship dynamics. Sometimes the reason you keep hitting the same wall is because you are using the wrong tool for the wound. 🎧 Listen to the full episode with Elinor Moshe, link in first comment. #ConfessionsOfATerribleLeader #LeadershipPodcast #NewPodcastEpisode #LayciNelson #ElinorMoshe #ConsciousLeadership #TheTruthOfYou

Unhealed leaders do not suffer alone. Other people pay for it too. One of the sharpest moments in this episode was the reminder that if we do not deal with our own wounding, we bleed all over people who did not cause it. That is not just personal growth language; that is leadership reality. Your team feels your unprocessed stress. Your family feels your unresolved fear. Your culture absorbs what you refuse to face. Layci Nelson and Elinor Moshe went there in a real way, especially around how much impact a leader has on the mental health of the people around them. Leadership is never just about results. It is also about the emotional wake you leave behind. 🎙️ Listen to Confessions of a Terrible Leader featuring Elinor Moshe, link in first comment. #ConfessionsOfATerribleLeader #LeadershipPodcast #NewPodcastEpisode #LayciNelson #ElinorMoshe #ConsciousLeadership #TheTruthOfYou

You might not be leading. You might be performing leadership. Elinor Moshe said, “I wasn't leading, I was performing.” That hits because so many leaders are rewarded for looking composed, useful, and endlessly capable. Say the right thing. Hold it together. Push through. Deliver. But when leadership is built on performance, eventually the cracks show. You can only run on validation for so long before it turns into exhaustion, resentment, or disconnection. The real question is not, Do people admire your leadership? It is, Does your leadership come from something true? That is the conversation Layci Nelson opened up in this episode of Confessions of a Terrible Leader. 🎧 Listen to the full episode with Elinor Moshe, link in first comment. #ConfessionsOfATerribleLeader #LeadershipPodcast #NewPodcastEpisode #LayciNelson #ElinorMoshe #ConsciousLeadership #TheTruthOfYou

New Podcast Episode Alert! Can success actually suffocate you? On the latest episode of Confessions of a Terrible Leader, host Layci Nelson sits down with Elinor Moshe to unpack a hard truth that so many high achievers face: sometimes, looking powerful and productive is just a mask for operating in survival mode. In this powerful conversation, Elinor shares why real leadership isn't about driving more output—it's about stripping away overcompensation, confronting old wounds, and choosing honesty over performance. If you've ever felt like your success is holding you hostage, this is an episode you can't afford to miss. 🎙️ Listen to Confessions of a Terrible Leader with guest @theelinormoshe, link in first comment. #ConfessionsOfATerribleLeader #LeadershipPodcast #NewPodcastEpisode #LayciNelson #ElinorMoshe #ConsciousLeadership #TheTruthOfYou

In this episode of _Confessions of a Terrible Leader_, Layci Nelson sits down with Elinor Moshe, four time author and co-founder of _The Truth of You_, to explore the hidden wounds that shape how leaders show up.  Elinor shares how outward success became suffocating, why performative leadership often grows out of survival, and what it means to move beyond conventional personal development into deeper inner work. Together, they unpack the cost of overidentifying with productivity, the difference between power and performance, and why leaders who avoid their own healing often end up hurting the people around them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leadership Unraveling 03:00 The Journey of Unraveling Success 05:51 The Role of Unconscious Wounds in Leadership 08:40 Exploring Unconventional Methods 11:33 The Limitations of Conventional Personal Development 14:18 Reclaiming the Feminine Energy in Leadership 17:08 Navigating the Path of Self-Discovery 19:15 The Impact of Leadership on Mental Health 20:14 Conclusion and Call to Action *KEY TAKEAWAYS* 1. *Success is not the same as alignment.* You can be effective, admired, and still feel disconnected from yourself. 2. *A lot of leadership is performance.* Elinor challenges the version of leadership built on validation, utility, and being needed. 3. *Unhealed wounds do not stay private.* They show up in how we manage pressure, treat people, and define our worth. 4. *Conventional growth tools are not always deep enough.* Some patterns do not shift with surface level mindset work alone. 5. *Healing is not about fixing what is broken.* It is about creating space for truth, compassion, and integration. 6. *Leadership has a human cost.* If leaders do not deal with their inner world, the people around them often pay for it. *ABOUT THE GUEST* Elinor Moshe is a four time author and the co-founder of _The Truth of You_. Her work helps people uncover deeper truths beneath identity, achievement, and inherited conditioning. *RESOURCES:* https://www.elinormoshe.com/about https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinor-moshe/ 🗞️Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.transcendleadershipcollective.com/newsletter-signup 🎙️🎵🎛️Confessions of a Terrible Leader is hosted by Layci Nelson and edited and produced by https://thenumberofmonths.com/fixation-point-productions. Music is by Leif Olsen and Mary Skop from the band https://thenumberofmonths.com/s.

In this episode of Confessions of a Terrible Leader, Layci Nelson sits down with Elinor Moshe, four time author and co-founder of The Truth of You, to explore the hidden wounds that shape how leaders show up.  Elinor shares how outward success became suffocating, why performative leadership often grows out of survival, and what it means to move beyond conventional personal development into deeper inner work. Together, they unpack the cost of overidentifying with productivity, the difference between power and performance, and why leaders who avoid their own healing often end up hurting the people around them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leadership Unraveling 03:00 The Journey of Unraveling Success 05:51 The Role of Unconscious Wounds in Leadership 08:40 Exploring Unconventional Methods 11:33 The Limitations of Conventional Personal Development 14:18 Reclaiming the Feminine Energy in Leadership 17:08 Navigating the Path of Self-Discovery 19:15 The Impact of Leadership on Mental Health 20:14 Conclusion and Call to Action Key Takeaways 1. Success is not the same as alignment. You can be effective, admired, and still feel disconnected from yourself. 2. A lot of leadership is performance. Elinor challenges the version of leadership built on validation, utility, and being needed. 3. Unhealed wounds do not stay private. They show up in how we manage pressure, treat people, and define our worth. 4. Conventional growth tools are not always deep enough. Some patterns do not shift with surface level mindset work alone. 5. Healing is not about fixing what is broken. It is about creating space for truth, compassion, and integration. 6. Leadership has a human cost. If leaders do not deal with their inner world, the people around them often pay for it. About the Guest Elinor Moshe is a four time author and the co-founder of The Truth of You. Her work helps people uncover deeper truths beneath identity, achievement, and inherited conditioning. RESOURCES: https://www.elinormoshe.com/about https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinor-moshe/ 🗞️Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.transcendleadershipcollective.com/newsletter-signup 🎙️🎵🎛️Confessions of a Terrible Leader is hosted by Layci Nelson and edited and produced by Fixation Point Productions (https://thenumberofmonths.com/fixation-point-productions) . Music is by Leif Olsen and Mary Skop from the band The Number of Month (https://thenumberofmonths.com/) s.

Join Layci Nelson and Colleen Malmassari as they unravel the intricacies of leadership and HR on 'Confessions of a Terrible Leader.' A must-listen for anyone looking to grow! #ConfessionsofaTerribleLeader #LayciNelson #PodcastRecommendation #HRLeaders #FemaleFounder

Vulnerability in the workplace? Yes, please! Colleen Malmassari opens up about its importance in effective leadership on 'Confessions of a Terrible Leader.' Tune in for a powerful conversation. Episode link in first comment! #ConfessionsofaTerribleLeader #LayciNelson #HR #Podcast #Vulnerability #WorkplaceCulture