Self-leadership in a Time of Suffering (when the world feels heartbreaking)

💬 About This Episode:
In this deeply personal episode, executive coach Maya Gudka is joined by leadership and purpose expert Fiona English to explore how to lead with empathy, purpose, and emotional resilience during times of global suffering and moral pain.

If you've ever felt emotionally overwhelmed by world events-this conversation is for you.

We talk about how to stay spiritually grounded, lead through grief, and stay emotionally engaged without spiraling or shutting down. At the heart of this episode is the concept of dharma—a deeper, more personal sense of purpose that helps you keep showing up, even when the world feels broken.

Whether you’re a coach, leader, activist, or simply someone trying to respond to injustice in a meaningful way—this episode offers language, tools, and clarity.

✅ How to navigate polarizing conversations without losing connection (and why this is essential for real-life impact)
✅ When to speak, when to listen, and how to lead with empathy—not moral superiority
✅ How to stay emotionally engaged and well—without shutting down or becoming overwhelmed by the pain
✅ Practical ways to align your voice and values—without burning out or burning bridges
✅ The hidden costs of social media activism—and how to reconnect with grounded, real-life leadership

• Start Conversations – Bystanders No More
  A free guide for talking to friends and family about difficult global events:
  👉 https://www.bystandersnomore.com/take-action/start-conversations/

• The Soft Power of Silence
  Fiona’s article on choosing when—and how—to use your voice:
  👉 https://fionaenglish.substack.com/p/the-soft-power-of-silence

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