Pressing Pause: Finding Balance in Leadership
Thu Sep 25 2025
Sometimes the bravest move you can make as a leader is to pause. In this episode of Lead Easy, Sara opens up about her decision to press pause on the podcast—and why this season of life is calling her to step back with intention.
She shares the personal and professional shifts that influenced her choice, what she’s learning about following energy instead of forcing progress, and how you can apply the power of pausing in your own leadership journey.
Inside this conversation:
- Why hitting pause isn’t failure—it’s strategy
- How personal and professional seasons influence leadership decisions
- The mindset shift from “pushing forward” to “leading with ease”
- Lessons you can take into your own work, family, and leadership
This is not goodbye—it’s simply a pause to create space for what’s next. Stay connected with Sara, revisit past episodes, and reflect on how giving yourself permission to pause might open new possibilities in your own life.
Stay connected. Email Sara here: sara@sarakobrien.com
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Keywords:
Pressing pause, leadership lessons, executive leadership, leadership reflection, seasons of leadership, energy leadership, breakthrough mindset, women in leadership, work-life balance, burnout recovery
Music Credit:
Track Title: Over You
Artist: Atch
Source: YouTube
License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
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Sometimes the bravest move you can make as a leader is to pause. In this episode of Lead Easy, Sara opens up about her decision to press pause on the podcast—and why this season of life is calling her to step back with intention. She shares the personal and professional shifts that influenced her choice, what she’s learning about following energy instead of forcing progress, and how you can apply the power of pausing in your own leadership journey. Inside this conversation: - Why hitting pause isn’t failure—it’s strategy - How personal and professional seasons influence leadership decisions - The mindset shift from “pushing forward” to “leading with ease” - Lessons you can take into your own work, family, and leadership This is not goodbye—it’s simply a pause to create space for what’s next. Stay connected with Sara, revisit past episodes, and reflect on how giving yourself permission to pause might open new possibilities in your own life. Stay connected. Email Sara here: sara@sarakobrien.com FREE 15 Minute Leadership Strategy Call: Book today https://tinyurl.com/FREE-15-Min-Strategy-Call --------------------------------------- ***Unlock your authentic leadership potential with the BREAKTHROUGH coaching program—designed to help ambitious women lead with confidence, clarity, and impact; visit saraobriencoaching.com/breakthrough to get started. ---------------------------------------- FREE Guide: 2-Second Confidence Shift for High-Stakes Meetings: Visit saraobriencoaching.com to Download the Guide today. --------------------------------------- Keywords: Pressing pause, leadership lessons, executive leadership, leadership reflection, seasons of leadership, energy leadership, breakthrough mindset, women in leadership, work-life balance, burnout recovery Music Credit: Track Title: Over You Artist: Atch Source: YouTube License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)