What if investing in yourself was the most impactful leadership move you could make?
In this episode, host Christy Pennison welcomes April L. Diaz, founder and CEO of Ezer and Co., for an energizing and down-to-earth conversation all about holistic leadership. Whether you’re running a business, a team, or even just the day-to-day chaos of your own household, this episode is for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility—or found themselves teetering on the edge of burnout.
April shares her personal journey as a lifelong leader, the challenges she faced (including being labeled as “bossy” as a young girl), and why leading others always starts with learning how to lead yourself. Together, Christy and April unpack what makes leadership so tough, why discomfort and vulnerability are essential, and how to actually build a sustainable life and leadership style.
The perfect breath is a five-and-a-half-second inhale through your nose and a five-and-a-half-second-exhale through your nose.
So, inhale, five, four, three, two, one. Exhale, five, four, three, two, one. Good. Inhale through your nose, five, four, three, two, one. Exhale. Five, four, three, two, one.
That’s the perfect breath…it slows things down.
April L. Diaz
Christy and April dive deep into:
- April’s holistic leadership model—physical, emotional, mental, relational, spiritual, and renewal
- Why caring for your body (like breathing well and sleeping enough) is essential, not optional
- Practical tools and mindset shifts to help you lead yourself well
Get ready to feel seen, supported, and inspired to invest in yourself—because as April and Christy remind us, nobody can lead you but you!
About April L. Diaz
April Diaz, Founder and CEO of Ezer & Co., is a highly respected executive leadership coach specializing in holistic leadership and developmental transformation. Her innovative approach and proprietary Wholeness Assessment have impacted thousands of diverse leaders globally and executives from top U.S. companies.
To learn more about April and Ezer & Co., visit their website, or connect with April on Instagram and LinkedIn!
To take April’s self-assessment quiz, visit https://ezerandco.typeform.com/empowered-quiz
