Episode Details

In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with leadership development expert Kaneshi Hart for a grounded, honest conversation about what leadership looks like in this season of life — when identity is shifting, energy is changing, and the old ways of pushing through no longer work.

This episode is especially for women in midlife who are:

• stepping into new roles

• questioning how they’ve led in the past

• navigating menopause, burnout, or reinvention

• craving a more human, values-led way of leading

Kaneshi shares why so many new leaders struggle — and how midlife can actually become a powerful reset point for leadership rooted in clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode

• Why 60% of new managers fail — and what midlife women can do differently

• How self-leadership becomes essential during times of transition

• Why traditional leadership models often fail women in midlife

• The role of values clarity when everything feels like it’s shifting

• How to rebuild confidence without forcing or performing

• Why vulnerability and accountability are leadership strengths

• How to lead with more humanity, not more hustle

• Why relationships and community matter more than ever

• How to give yourself grace while redefining who you are becoming

  
  Leadership in midlife isn’t about proving yourself. It’s about leading from truth, experience, and self-awareness — and allowing that to evolve as you do.

This conversation is a reminder that:

• You’re not behind

• You’re not failing

• You’re in a season of redefinition

And that’s where the most meaningful leadership begins.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Leadership Development

02:06 Kaneshi's Journey: From Corporate to Coaching

06:25 The Challenges of New Managers

09:13 Navigating Midlife Changes in Leadership

12:04 Self-Leadership: The Key to Empowerment

16:07 Building Confidence Through Vulnerability

20:15 Shifting from Shame to Pride in Leadership

21:32 Living Your Values: A Leadership Challenge

23:49 Relationships Over Responsibilities in Leadership

25:49 Evolving Values: The Importance of Self-Reflection

27:15 The 48-Hour Decision-Making Process

29:08 Finding Clarity in Values and Leadership

31:24 Challenging the Status Quo: Growth and Change

34:18 Finding Joy in Leadership and Community

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New episodes of Transforming 45 drop every Thursday on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

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