Lead Easy

About Lead Easy

Hey, this is Lead Easy, the podcast for women in sales and marketing who are ready to ditch the tired advice like “fake it till you make it” and lead with confidence, influence, and everything that makes you, you. I’m Sara O’Brien, and here’s my big secret: when you trust yourself deeply, you’ll create career momentum that’s impossible to ignore. Together, we’ll break through the hidden barriers holding you back from advancing in your career, feeling amazing about yourself, and having a lot more fun at work. It's time to Lead Easy.

Publisher

Sara OBrien

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jul 2023

Latest episode

25 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2025

   Pressing Pause: Finding Balance in Leadership

   Sometimes the bravest move you can make as a leader is to pause. In this episode of Lead Easy, Sara opens up about her decision to press pause on the podcast—and why this season of life is calling her to step back with intention. She shares the personal and professional shifts that influenced her choice, what she’s learning about following energy instead of forcing progress, and how you can apply the power of pausing in your own leadership journey. Inside this conversation: - Why hitting pause isn’t failure—it’s strategy - How personal and professional seasons influence leadership decisions - The mindset shift from “pushing forward” to “leading with ease” - Lessons you can take into your own work, family, and leadership This is not goodbye—it’s simply a pause to create space for what’s next. Stay connected with Sara, revisit past episodes, and reflect on how giving yourself permission to pause might open new possibilities in your own life. Stay connected. Email Sara here: sara@sarakobrien.com (mailto:sara@sarakobrien.com) FREE 15 Minute Leadership Strategy Call: Book today https://tinyurl.com/FREE-15-Min-Strategy-Call (https://tinyurl.com/FREE-15-Min-Strategy-Call) --------------------------------------- ***Unlock your authentic leadership potential with the BREAKTHROUGH coaching program—designed to help ambitious women lead with confidence, clarity, and impact; visit saraobriencoaching.com/breakthrough (https://saraobriencoaching.com/breakthrough) to get started. ---------------------------------------- FREE Guide: 2-Second Confidence Shift for High-Stakes Meetings: Visit saraobriencoaching.com (https://saraobriencoaching.com) to Download the Guide today. --------------------------------------- Keywords: Pressing pause, leadership lessons, executive leadership, leadership reflection, seasons of leadership, energy leadership, breakthrough mindset, women in leadership, work-life balance, burnout recovery Music Credit: Track Title: Over You Artist: Atch Source: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWdt2h1SkBQ) License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)

2. 

   11 Sept 2025

   Executive Presence: How Energy Shapes Your Confidence, Influence & Leadership

   Executive presence isn’t just about how you dress or the tone of your voice—it’s about the energy you bring into every room. In this episode, Sara O’Brien breaks down what executive presence really means and why starting with surface-level “fixes” doesn’t last. Instead, lasting presence comes from building awareness of your energy and leading with authenticity. If you’re preparing for a big presentation, leading a team, or simply want to show up with more impact, this episode will give you the tools to lead with confidence, clarity, and authentic influence. Subscribe and listen now and discover how energy is the true foundation of executive presence. FREE 15 Minute Leadership Strategy Call: Book today https://tinyurl.com/FREE-15-Min-Strategy-Call (https://tinyurl.com/FREE-15-Min-Strategy-Call) -------------------------------- ***Unlock your authentic leadership potential with the BREAKTHROUGH coaching program—designed to help ambitious women lead with confidence, clarity, and impact; visit saraobriencoaching.com/breakthrough (https://saraobriencoaching.com/breakthrough) to get started. -------------------------------- FREE Guide: 2-Second Confidence Shift for High-Stakes Meetings: Visit saraobriencoaching.com (https://saraobriencoaching.com) to Download the Guide today. -------------------------------- Keywords: Executive Presence, Leadership Confidence, Energy Leadership, 7 Levels of Energy, Authentic Leadership, Leadership Presence, Confident Communication, Influence and Impact, Women in Leadership, Leading with Energy Music Credit: Track Title: Over You Artist: Atch Source: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWdt2h1SkBQ) License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)

3. 

   14 Aug 2025

   The 4 Step Framework to Confident Conversations

   Feeling stressed or burnt out? The Four C Framework — Clarity, Claim, Collaboration, Control — helps you lead with confidence, improve communication skills, and advocate for yourself effectively. This framework comes from Sara’s Breakthrough Coaching program, designed to help leaders define their vision, own their role, foster collaboration, and take control of outcomes without losing energy. Learn when and how to make your voice heard, build confidence, and strengthen your self-advocacy in work and life. Subscribe and listen to Lead Easy on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube @saraobriencoaching for practical tips on leadership, influence, and stress-free success. FREE 15 Minute Leadership Strategy Call: Book today https://tinyurl.com/FREE-15-Min-Strategy-Call (https://tinyurl.com/FREE-15-Min-Strategy-Call) ------------------------------ ***Unlock your authentic leadership potential with the BREAKTHROUGH coaching program—designed to help ambitious women lead with confidence, clarity, and impact; visit saraobriencoaching.com/breakthrough (https://saraobriencoaching.com/breakthrough) to get started. ------------------------------ FREE Guide: 2-Second Confidence Shift for High-Stakes Meetings: Visit saraobriencoaching.com (https://saraobriencoaching.com) to Download the Guide today. ------------------------------ Keywords: leadership, clarity, confidence, collaboration, influence, control, team building, business growth, mindset, leadership tips, team leadership, communication, productivity Music Credit: Track Title: Over You Artist: Atch Source: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWdt2h1SkBQ) License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)

Who has been a guest on Lead Easy

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sara O’Brien
• Dr Seema Desai
• Zoya

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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