- 35 minutes 59 seconds229: Why the Change: What is a Full Circle Leader?
What does it mean to be a full circle leader? This is the question we are answering on this episode of the podcast. You’ll also hear how the Being at Work podcast has evolved to become The Full Circle podcast, and what that means for you as a listener.
What if being a great leader isn’t about juggling countless roles, but instead about showing up as your most authentic self at home, at work, or wherever you are? What many leaders fail to understand is that the person you are at the conference table and the dinner table is one and the same. It’s time to stop compartmentalizing.
This constant switching can leave us feeling out of alignment, stuck in performance mode, and exhausted by the gap between who we are and how we show up. But let me remind you, leadership doesn’t exist in a vacuum. In this special episode, we’re embracing what it means to be a “Full Circle Leader.” Together with my partner and co-creator Nick Reich, we get into how integrating every part of your life actually makes you a stronger, more impactful leader.
Nick Reich is the CEO of Abundant Empowerment and author of Every Player is Bigger Than the Program. Nick has watched this show grow from the inside out, and there is nobody better to be talking about Full Circle Leadership with on this first episode. Learn why the answer isn’t trying harder to compartmentalize, but instead, embracing the power of being a Full Circle Leader.
If you’re craving a leadership journey that helps you care for yourself and your people, especially in those messy, uncertain moments, this is for you.
Leadership Lesson Highlights
(00:00) What is being a “Full Circle Leader” and how does it change your impact at work and home?
(04:38) How the podcast has evolved to become “The Full Circle Leader”
(09:38) How to Hold Yourself and Others Accountable Without Losing Your Humanity
(12:08) What are the Five Essential Traits of Full Circle Leaders
(15:46) The Vital Role of Community in Leadership
(18:05) What is the Difference Between Intent and Impact
(20:34) What to Do When You Feel out of Alignment
(24:10) What Leaders Need Right Now
(26:03) What to Expect from “The Full Circle Leader” Podcast
(27:18) Who Should be Listening to This Show?
(29:02) The One Takeaway Every Leader Needs to Hear
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-reich05/
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About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
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6 August 2026, 5:30 am - 4 minutes 24 secondsDaily Dose: Leading Through Fear: It's Worth the View
The Full Circle Leader offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within.
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About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
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5 August 2026, 5:30 am - 3 minutes 47 secondsDaily Dose: When Plans Change, Constants Remain
The Full Circle Leader offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within.
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About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach/
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4 August 2026, 5:30 am - 6 minutes 32 secondsDaily Dose: What Changes and What Never Does
The Full Circle Leader offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within.
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About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
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3 August 2026, 5:30 am - 4 minutes 30 secondsDaily Dose: Why New Leaders Struggle to Be Direct and What to Do About It
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within.
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About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
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31 July 2026, 5:30 am - 6 minutes 42 secondsDaily Dose: What to Remember When You Feel Lost
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within.
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About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
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30 July 2026, 5:30 am - 5 minutes 22 secondsDaily Dose: Rest for a Wearied Soul: A 336 Year Old Leadership Reminder
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within.
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About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
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29 July 2026, 5:30 am - 4 minutes 33 secondsDaily Dose: One Foot in the Past, One Foot in the Future
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within.
Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose.
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About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
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28 July 2026, 5:30 am - 5 minutes 13 secondsDaily Dose: Why Rest is a Leadership Practice, not a Reward
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within.
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About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
Connect with Andrea
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27 July 2026, 5:30 am - 4 minutes 46 secondsDaily Dose: It Was Never about the Food
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within.
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About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
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24 July 2026, 5:30 am - 33 minutes 35 seconds228: Midlife Transitions: How Women Leaders Create What’s Next with Jennifer Stanley
Who am I now? There is a moment many women reach somewhere in the middle of life when this question rises to the surface and won’t go away.
This question is often sparked by a role that has shifted or a relationship that has changed. Whatever the trigger, this is not a midlife crisis; it’s an invitation.
I’m joined by midlife transition coach Jennifer Stanley to talk about how to turn life’s “what now?” moments from crises into powerful invitations for growth. We’re going deep on why leaders who embrace this question step into richer, more meaningful chapters, not just for themselves, but for everyone counting on them.
Jennifer Stanley is a midlife transition coach for women and an Enneagram educator and coach. She specializes in helping women navigate midlife transitions with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Jennifer guides women in rediscovering who they are, what matters most, and how they want to live the second half of life.
You’ll discover how self-awareness, agency, and community can completely transform your path as a leader and as a person. By the end of this episode, you’ll have new language, practical steps, and fresh hope for both leading yourself and supporting others through life’s transitions.
Leadership Lesson Highlights
(00:00) Midlife Clarity for Women Leaders: “Who am I now?” is the leadership question that changes everything
(04:07) What your tiredness is telling you
(05:04) The power of the pause and taking an intermission before you design Act 2
(06:27) How using the Enneagram helps define you as the main character in your story
(09:56) How the Enneagram can show you potential roadblocks and blind spots
(15:58) The unique wisdom and power of midlife women
(17:17) Why it’s OK to outgrow some of the people and relationships in Act 1
(22:43) How can organizations and leaders support midlife women?
Learn More and Connect with Jennifer Stanley
About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
Connect with Andrea
https://www.abundantempowerment.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach/
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