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From Burnout to Brave Leadership with Ashley Cox S3E124
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From Burnout to Brave Leadership with Ashley Cox
In this week’s empowering episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Ashley Cox, a leadership mentor, author, and founder of SproutHR, who brings over 18 years of experience helping women entrepreneurs build people-first businesses. Together, they dive into what it means to lead with empathy, how to build high-performing teams without burnout, and why your values are your business’s superpower.
Ashley opens up about her own journey—from corporate burnout to healing through therapy and realigning her work with her truth. She shares practical tools for women navigating midlife leadership, entrepreneurship, and identity shifts, with powerful insights on cultivating trust, using AI mindfully, and staying grounded in your "why."
🎧 Listen if you want to learn about:
How self-awareness makes you a stronger leader
What it takes to build supportive, values-driven teams
Why therapy and leadership go hand in hand
Navigating midlife identity shifts with grace and clarity
Women-led business as a force for good
How to balance authenticity with strategy
The evolving role of AI in entrepreneurship
📍Episode Highlights:
[00:00] Meet Ashley Cox: Leadership mentor, author, and advocate for people-first workplaces
[05:12] Who Are You, Really? Identity beyond titles and roles
[12:45] The Power of Therapy: Healing, clarity, and growth
[20:30] Human-Centered Leadership: Why empathy is essential
[30:15] Team Building That Works: Culture, support, and sustainability
[40:50] Women in Business: Breaking barriers and owning space
[50:00] AI & Leadership: Using tech to elevate—not replace—our humanity
[01:00:00] Final Words: Ashley’s advice for women carving their own paths
🎁 Bonus: Ashley shares the biggest lesson she's learned about leading with heart over hustle—you don’t want to miss it.
🔗 Subscribe to Transforming 45 on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite listening platform for more conversations that honor the messy, magical middle of life.
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