18: Dr Irena O'Brien: Self-Leadership as the Foundation of Impact
Sun Jan 25 2026
In this episode of Affinity for Infiniti, host Chaya Abelsky sits down with Dr. Irena O’Brien for a thoughtful conversation on personal transformation and resilient leadership.
Drawing from her background in psychology and her work with leaders and helping professionals, Dr. O’Brien explores how inner awareness, emotional resilience, and intentional self-work shape the way we lead, coach, and show up for others. She speaks candidly about navigating pressure, uncertainty, and responsibility—and why sustainable leadership begins with understanding ourselves first.
This episode bridges deep inner work with real-world leadership, offering listeners practical insights on how growth, self-regulation, and reflection create leaders who are not only effective, but grounded and human.
Listeners will take away:
🔹 How personal transformation fuels strong, resilient leadership
🔹 Why inner awareness is essential for coaches and leaders
🔹 Tools for navigating pressure without burnout
🔹 The connection between emotional insight and leadership presence
🔹 How leading yourself well changes how you lead others
A meaningful listen for coaches, leaders, and professionals committed to growth—from the inside out.
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In this episode of Affinity for Infiniti, host Chaya Abelsky sits down with Dr. Irena O’Brien for a thoughtful conversation on personal transformation and resilient leadership. Drawing from her background in psychology and her work with leaders and helping professionals, Dr. O’Brien explores how inner awareness, emotional resilience, and intentional self-work shape the way we lead, coach, and show up for others. She speaks candidly about navigating pressure, uncertainty, and responsibility—and why sustainable leadership begins with understanding ourselves first. This episode bridges deep inner work with real-world leadership, offering listeners practical insights on how growth, self-regulation, and reflection create leaders who are not only effective, but grounded and human. Listeners will take away: 🔹 How personal transformation fuels strong, resilient leadership 🔹 Why inner awareness is essential for coaches and leaders 🔹 Tools for navigating pressure without burnout 🔹 The connection between emotional insight and leadership presence 🔹 How leading yourself well changes how you lead others A meaningful listen for coaches, leaders, and professionals committed to growth—from the inside out.