Leading from the Inside Out: Susanne Biro on Deep Fear, Self-Awareness, and Authentic Leadership
Wed Feb 04 2026
What if the biggest thing holding leaders back isn’t strategy, capability, or ambition — but the fears they never say out loud?
In this powerful episode of Authentic Achievements, I’m joined by Susanne Biro — a trusted confidant to CEOs and C-suite leaders for over two decades, TEDx speaker, and author of This Could Be Everything. Susanne has spent 24+ years coaching more than 200 CEOs and thousands of senior leaders across the globe, helping them confront what she calls “Deep Fear” — the quiet, anxious inner narratives that limit even the most accomplished leaders.
Let’s get real. Leadership at the top can be demanding, exhausting, and deeply lonely. Susanne’s work is grounded in a simple but profound truth: what happens inside always shapes what happens outside. Through her signature Inner Life Leadership approach, she helps leaders cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authentic communication — not as “soft skills,” but as essential foundations for sustainable success.
Together, we explore:
How years of coaching top leaders revealed the hidden fears that quietly cap potential
Why authentic communication feels so hard — at work and at home
The real reason self-awareness is often avoided, even by highly capable leaders
How inner work becomes a catalyst for stronger leadership, healthier relationships, and whole-life success
What it means to lead from the inside out in a world obsessed with external performance
This conversation is thoughtful, honest, and deeply human. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “hold it all together” while quietly questioning yourself — you’re not alone in this. And there is another way to lead.
🎧 This episode is for you if you’re a CEO, senior leader, board member, or ambitious professional who wants to lead with courage, clarity, and authenticity — without burning out or leaving parts of yourself behind.
🌐 Website: https://susannebiro.com/
📘 Book: https://susannebiro.com/book/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-biro-executivecoach/
If this conversation resonated, I’d love you to share it with someone navigating the quiet inner challenges of leadership.Because leadership doesn’t start with answers — it starts with awareness.
With curiosity and warmth,Kim-Adele 🫶
🔗 Connect with Susanne
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What if the biggest thing holding leaders back isn’t strategy, capability, or ambition — but the fears they never say out loud? In this powerful episode of Authentic Achievements, I’m joined by Susanne Biro — a trusted confidant to CEOs and C-suite leaders for over two decades, TEDx speaker, and author of This Could Be Everything. Susanne has spent 24+ years coaching more than 200 CEOs and thousands of senior leaders across the globe, helping them confront what she calls “Deep Fear” — the quiet, anxious inner narratives that limit even the most accomplished leaders. Let’s get real. Leadership at the top can be demanding, exhausting, and deeply lonely. Susanne’s work is grounded in a simple but profound truth: what happens inside always shapes what happens outside. Through her signature Inner Life Leadership approach, she helps leaders cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authentic communication — not as “soft skills,” but as essential foundations for sustainable success. Together, we explore: How years of coaching top leaders revealed the hidden fears that quietly cap potential Why authentic communication feels so hard — at work and at home The real reason self-awareness is often avoided, even by highly capable leaders How inner work becomes a catalyst for stronger leadership, healthier relationships, and whole-life success What it means to lead from the inside out in a world obsessed with external performance This conversation is thoughtful, honest, and deeply human. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “hold it all together” while quietly questioning yourself — you’re not alone in this. And there is another way to lead. 🎧 This episode is for you if you’re a CEO, senior leader, board member, or ambitious professional who wants to lead with courage, clarity, and authenticity — without burning out or leaving parts of yourself behind. 🌐 Website: https://susannebiro.com/ 📘 Book: https://susannebiro.com/book/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-biro-executivecoach/ If this conversation resonated, I’d love you to share it with someone navigating the quiet inner challenges of leadership.Because leadership doesn’t start with answers — it starts with awareness. With curiosity and warmth,Kim-Adele 🫶 🔗 Connect with Susanne