In this episode of the Self-Led Leader, I had the pleasure of interviewing Simone Schiassi, the former Global Director at Google, to explore the intricacies of modern leadership. We talked all things executive presence, emotional intelligence, and authenticity for leaders (and aspiring leaders) to see success in the workplace.

With his vast experience managing global operations, Simone provides practical advice on how to develop leadership skills that stand out, including how going back to specific basics is the most overlooked key to success - and to real leadership growth.

Tune in to understand why executive presence isn’t about being loud but about connection, being aligned, and the small moments that make you memorable. By the end, you'll walk away with actionable steps for becoming a more effective, recognized leader at work, starting today.

I can't wait to hear about your breakthroughs.

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Connect with Simone Schiassi here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoschiassi/

Connect with Christina here:

www.christinaaidy.com

www.linkedin.com/in/christinaaidy

Download my free Executive Presence guide and check how good your executive presence is right now:

www.christinaaidy.com/worksheet

What if becoming a more powerful leader didn’t require doing more—but instead, doing less, more intentionally?

In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the most overlooked (and transformational) leadership skills: the art of asking better questions. You’ll learn how this simple shift can dramatically improve your team’s performance, trust, and ownership.

Whether you lead a team, a business, or simply want to communicate with more clarity and emotional intelligence, this episode will show you how to:
✔ Stop defaulting to advice-giving or fixing
✔ Use open-ended questions to uncover mindset blocks and hidden dynamics
✔ Create psychological safety in your conversations
✔ Shift from micromanager to mentor without losing control
✔ Lead with more ease, insight, and grounded authority

Because the best leaders aren’t the ones with all the answers, they’re the ones who ask the most powerful questions.

📥 Want to take this further? Download my free Executive Presence Workbook here:

https://www.christinaaidy.com/worksheet

Ready to put this into action?! Explore how we can work together:

www.christinaaidy.com/coaching

In this episode of The Self-Led Leader, I'm joined by performance coach Ramon Ghosh for a powerful reframe of the so-called “midlife crisis.” Together, we unpack why this pivotal life stage isn’t a breakdown, but a breakthrough in disguise.

If you’re a high-achieving professional who’s quietly questioning your career, relationships, or identity... this conversation is your permission slip to rethink everything without blowing it all up.

Ramon and I explore the deeper psychology of midlife: how subconscious beliefs, childhood patterns, and nervous system overload can silently steer us off course. You’ll learn why this season of life can feel heavy and how to shift it with emotional intelligence, self-leadership, and strategic inner work.

We unpack:

• The myths of the midlife crisis (and what’s really happening under the surface)

• How to recognize the early signs of burnout and disconnection

• Why external success often creates internal friction

• Simple practices to reconnect with joy, purpose, and power

• How to redefine performance through presence, not pressure

This episode is raw, real, and packed with insight for anyone navigating big questions, quiet doubts, or that feeling of “Is this all there is?”

I can't wait to hear about your breakthroughs!

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Connect with Ramon Ghosh here:

https://www.risinggrand.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-ghosh/

Connect with Christina here:

https://www.christinaaidy.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinaaidy/

Are you successful on paper... but still feel like something’s missing?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jan Hendrik Taubert (the personal confidant to conscious entrepreneurs, investors and public figures) to explore how ambitious leaders and high performers can move beyond financial success to experience deeper joy, fulfillment, and purpose.

Together, we unpack:

• The hidden emotional toll of being a high-achiever and overachievement

• Why many leaders feel empty, even when they have successful careers

• The power of conscious solitude, inner guidance, and emotional integration

• • Practical tools to create success that actually feels good
  • What guilt and triggers actually tell you

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  Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or simply seeking more personal growth, this conversation will get your wheels turning and will help you redefine success on your own terms.

  
  

  🎧 Listen in to learn how to create meaningful success from the inside out.

  
  

  Learn more about Dr. Jan Hendrik Taubert here:

  www.exclusiveadvice.com

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/janhendriktaubert/

  
  

  Connect with Christina here:

  www.christinaaidy.com

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinaaidy/

  
  

What exactly is executive presence — and how do you develop your own, authentic version of it?

In this episode of The Self-Led Leader, I break down the four pillars of executive presence: how you show up, how you communicate, how you lead others, and how you present yourself. You’ll learn why executive presence matters for career growth, leadership influence, and personal confidence — plus you'll learn a ton of practical strategies you can use to start building your own unique style of leadership presence, starting today.

Whether you're in a leadership role or stepping into one, this episode will help you develop the skills, the mindset, and the clarity to be seen, heard, and trusted at that next level.

What you’ll learn:

• The true definition of executive presence (it’s not what you think)

• 4 core areas to assess and develop

• Simple strategies to strengthen your confidence, clarity, and communication

• How to identify your current strengths and areas for growth

• Why executive presence isn’t about perfection but about intentional leadership

🎧 Tune in, reflect, and take your next step toward showing up as the leader you're meant to be.

🔗 Want to go deeper? Download the free Executive Presence Workbook at www.christinaaidy.com/worksheet.

Work with me here:

www.christinaaidy.com

Come say hi on Linkedin:

www.linkedin.com/in/christinaaidy

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jasmine Escalera for an open, honest, and raw conversation where we talk about what really happens when you hit a turning point in your life or career — and know it’s time to change.

We go beyond the usual personal development talk and unpack the emotional reality of reinvention: the discomfort, the identity shifts, the mindset traps, and the breakthroughs that shape the path to becoming who you truly are (and who you choose to be).

If you’re feeling like you're stuck, like there's more for you, like the life you're living now isn’t the one that’s meant to take you forward… then this episode is for you.

Some of the highlights we explore include:

• What transformation actually looks and feels like
• Why mindset shifts are only part of the story
• How to navigate the “in-between” of who you were and who you’re becoming
• The power of self-trust, reinvention, and leading from your truth

This is the conversation you need if you’re on the edge of something bigger — and ready to step into your next level with clarity, confidence, and alignment.

To connect with Dr. Jasmine Escalera:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjasmineescalera

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-escalera/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmineescaleracoaching/?hl=en

The Courage Crew: https://www.skool.com/the-courage-crew-premier/about

In this episode, I explain the foundation of self-leadership and dive into why presence starts in your nervous system, not in your title or your strategy.

If you're ready to learn what it means to lead yourself authentically and calmly, especially under pressure or with uncertainty, then you won't want this episode.

This is where leadership begins: not with performance, but with presence.

Whether you're leading a team or simply trying to show up for yourself with more clarity, this episode will help you move from reactivity to regulation—and from pressure to personal power.

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Learn more about how we can work together here:

www.christinaaidy.com

Connect with me on Linkedin and Instagram.

Welcome to the Self-Led Leader!

Each week, you’ll hear thoughtful solo episodes and intimate conversations designed to help you:

• Lead yourself through pressure and uncertainty

• Speak with clarity—even when your voice shakes

• Understand the psychology behind your reactions and patterns

• Build executive presence that feels authentic, not forced

• Communicate, connect, and make decisions from grounded self-trust

This is leadership development from the inside out.
Less noise. More resonance.
Because the way you lead yourself shapes everything else.