Episode 40: When Work Violates Your Soul with Dr. Cara Alexander

Jul 7

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Dr. Katie welcomes the brilliant and grounded Dr. Cara Alexander—a psychotherapist, executive leader, and CEO—with 25 years of experience helping people navigate complexity, leadership, and self-discovery.

Together, they dive into what it really means to be an authentic and connected leader, especially when the world around you seems to pull you out of alignment. Dr. Cara introduces us to her signature Pivot Process—a deceptively simple (but deeply transformative) three-step tool for navigating moments when your environment or decisions feel in conflict with your values.

We explore:

What authenticity really means (and how to find it beyond the buzzword)
The difference between receiving, perceiving, and responding—and where most leaders get stuck
Why disconnection from our core identity can lead to burnout or even moral drift
The concept of “values creep” and how to avoid losing sight of what truly matters
How standing in your truth as a leader not only protects your wellbeing, but transforms your team culture

This episode is packed with deep insight, hard-won wisdom, and lots of sparkle. Whether you lead a team, a community, or just your own wild life, this one’s for you.