Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness, & Purpose with Sabina Nawaz
Introducing our incredible guest, Sabina Nawaz, on Her Resources!
We were honored to welcome Sabina—a global CEO coach, former Microsoft executive, and author of You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)—to join us in an authentic conversation about pressure, power, and transformation in leadership (Sabina Nawaz).
Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness & Purpose with Sabina Nawaz
In episode 40 of the podcast, Sabina opens up about shifting from being the “best boss ever” to the “boss from hell” under pressure, and how she and countless leaders learned to use pressure as a catalyst for growth (Her Resources Podcast).
🎙️ What We Discussed
Pressure vs. power: Why pressure—not just authority—is what often derails even great leaders (Future of HR Podcast)
Early warning signs: How to spot when values are slipping, and practices like the “shut‑up muscle” that keep you grounded (Her Resources Podcast)
“Sole provider” trap: Why taking on everything alone spells burnout, and how delegation fuels empowerment (thewiesuite.com)
Blank space: Creating space to think, reset, and lead with clarity (Her Resources Podcast)
🌟 About Sabina Nawaz
Sabina brings 25+ years of experience—from software engineer to HR leader at Microsoft to global CEO coach—working with Fortune 500 leaders in 30+ countries (Sabina Nawaz).
Her latest work, You’re the Boss, draws on deep research and thousands of exec coaching experiences to show HOW leaders can harness pressure and power for better outcomes (Simon Speakers).
👉 Learn more about Sabina at SabinaNawaz.com
🎧 Tune In to the Episode
Want to dive in? Catch Sabina's wisdom directly at:
youtu.be/r-E_83OFSs0?si=JNd3e8wEuomEykgX
💡 Why This Matters to You
If you're navigating leadership under pressure—whether you’re newly promoted or an experienced executive—you’ll find practical tools and a refreshing mindset shift in this conversation.
Expect to walk away with:
Concrete prompts to course-correct when stress nudges you off-track
Simple frameworks for trust, delegation, and psychological safety
Inspiration to lead with values, presence, and courage
🗣️ Share Your Take
After watching, drop a comment below:
What resonated most?
How have you grappled with pressure in leadership?
We’d love to hear your story.
Stay curious and courageous,
Linda & Cyndi
Co‑Hosts, Her Resources Podcast