As leaders, we’re taught to tough it out. To power through. To "eat last."

And somewhere along the way, many of us learn to support everyone but ourselves.

In this episode, I talk with Liza Dube, a marketing and communications executive turned leadership and career coach.

Liza helps leaders rethink how they work, how they decide, and how they treat themselves along the way.

Liza is ICF-certified with additional certifications in emotional intelligence, women’s leadership, and trauma-informed coaching. She's a member of The Preston Associates US Executive Coaching team and offers private career and leadership coaching, workshops, and keynotes.

We learn a ton from Liza in this conversation, including why asking for help might be the strongest move we can make right now.

Connect with Liza through her website.

And follow her on LinkedIn: Liza Dube

Thanks for being here.

Let's make career more of a team sport.

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Host: Brady Sadler

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What if growing in your career wasn’t about pushing harder, but about reconnecting with what actually fuels you?

In this episode of The Afternoon Shift, communications strategist and founder Rekha Sidhu shares her insights from a career spent working at the intersection of global brands and grassroots impact.

We talk about what it really means to do good work without burning out, and why self-trust and alignment are essential for leading with purpose at mid-career.

We also discuss:

• Rekha’s journey from global PR and creative strategy to purpose-driven entrepreneurship

• Burnout and agency culture, and what it takes to do it differently

• How to build teams where people actually want to show up and speak up

• What it takes to trust yourself during big career shifts

🔗 Learn more and connect with Rekha:

• Corner Shop Communications
• Rekha on LinkedIn

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What if the thing that keeps derailing you - the frustration, the emotional trigger, the moment you lose it - was actually the key to your next career breakthrough?

In this episode, former technology leader, executive coach, and best-selling author Mark J. Silverman shares the framework he uses with leaders to turn reactive moments into powerful leadership tools.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to show up at this stage of your career, this one’s for you.

In this kickoff episode of The Afternoon Shift, we talk with Mark about how mid-career leaders can manage overwhelm, navigate change, and lead with greater clarity.

Mark breaks down his “Event, Bait, Hook, Cut the Line” approach to working with emotional triggers, and explains how your nervous system, identity, and internal stories all influence how you lead.

We also discuss:

• What mid-career evolution really feels like

• The trap of chasing “I’ll be okay when…” goals

• Leading with authenticity in high-performance cultures

• Why journaling and nervous system awareness still matter

• How to reimagine leadership as collaborative, not solo

Learn more about Mark: markjsilverman.com
Grab a free copy of his book Only 10s 2.0: Download here
Listen to his show, The Rising Leader Podcast: Listen here
Grab other free resources: markjsilverman.com/free-resources-for-busy-executives
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