Episode 198 — Leading with Love: Silencing the Inner Critic and Embodying Change with Amber Mikesell


Episode 198 — Leading with Love: Silencing the Inner Critic and Embodying Change with Amber Mikesell


What if leadership isn't about being the loudest in the room—but about being the most grounded in love, clarity, and purpose? What if true influence doesn't come from shouting over others or asserting dominance, but from the quiet strength of self-awareness, the steadiness of inner alignment, and the courage to embody the values you wish to see reflected in the world?

In this episode, master life coach and integrative health coach Amber Mikesell joins host Hannah Chapman,CFP®, APMA®, CRPC® to explore how true leadership is born from within. They dive into Amber's global movement Suivera, her bestselling book Silence Your Inner Critic, and what it really takes to create a legacy of heart-led change in a noisy, divided world.

Episode Highlights:

  • The origin and mission behind Suivera and its 1000-year legacy business plan

  • Why 80% of our thoughts are negative—and how to shift that narrative

  • Leading through being vs. leading through shouting

  • How internal competition, not external, fuels personal growth

  • Creating workplace culture rooted in authenticity, freedom, and aligned genius

  • Real-life practices for silencing the inner critic and amplifying the inner champion

  • Why being the ripple you want to see is more powerful than controlling the waves

  • How leaders can support a team of unique individuals without losing structure

Connect with Amber here:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.suivera.org

Website: https://www.silenceyourinnercritic.com

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

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X² Wealth Planning Website: https://x2wealthplanning.com/

Expansive CEO: https://expansiveceo.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrchapman/

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