Susan L Hobson

09/26/2025

Are you feeling the energetic weight of September — in your body, your leadership, your life?

Read now: https://www.elitehighperformance.com/2025/09/16/launching-conscious-coaches-corner/

You're not imagining it.

In this article, I share why this is such a pivotal moment for heart-led leaders to pause, recalibrate, and return to presence — and why I felt called to launch something new:

🌿 Conscious Coaches Corner 🌿
A space I’ve created to help you explore how nervous system regulation, emotional agility, and grounded leadership can support you through times of transition.

This idea came to me as I sat barefoot on the earth at my cottage, feeling the shift in real time. My nervous system was already leading me to slow down and listen — and that’s when it clicked.

When we lead from a dysregulated nervous system, we lead from fear.

But when we ground ourselves, we reconnect to intuition, self-trust, and creative power.

That’s what Conscious Coaches Corner is all about — giving you the tools to:
✅ Regulate your nervous system and reset in real time
✅ Lead from alignment, not urgency
✅ Expand your perspective and access better inner data

The game is changing — and this is your invitation to lead differently.


📞 Book your free (link in bio) consultation today

https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation

09/23/2025

Why do some leaders stay calm and clear under pressure—while others spiral into burnout?

Watch the full podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNUe71btf9I

This week on the Leadership Launchpad Podcast, Tracey Allen and I sat down with one of the most impactful leadership coaches I’ve ever met—Dan Tocchini.

With over 40 years in the trenches, Dan has helped leaders from Fortune 500 execs to grassroots teams break free from fear-
based leadership and build trust that actually fuels performance.

In this episode, we get real about:
⚡ The paradoxes every leader must master
🧠 Why awareness must come before intelligent choice
🗣️ How the words you use shape your culture
🌵 And why “hugging the cactus” is the uncomfortable key to real growth

This isn’t theory—it’s the human, conscious, often messy work of leadership that transforms teams from the inside out.

Ready to bring this level of leadership to your organization?
🔗 Book your free 30-min consult: https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation

09/16/2025

Why do some leaders stay calm and clear under pressure—while others spiral into burnout?

Watch the full podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFDnlDUk8_0&t=4s

As we move into Q4, I’ve been having a lot of conversations about just how intense leadership feels right now—disruption, rising demands, constant pivots.

In our latest episode of the Leadership Launchpad Podcast, Tracey and I dive into what we believe is the missing link for navigating this kind of pressure: grounded leadership.

We talk about how presence, emotional regulation, and recovery aren’t just “soft skills”—they’re the foundation for clarity, creativity, and sustainable performance.

In this episode, we unpack:

Why intensity triggers reactive leadership patterns

How grounded leaders outperform when things feel uncertain

Practical ways to reset, expand your capacity, and stay steady

What it means to role-model resilience for your team

If you’re feeling the weight of leadership right now—you’re not alone.

This conversation is an invitation to slow down and lead from within.

Let’s rewire how we lead in high-stakes moments.

Book your free consult here:
👉 https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation

09/10/2025

Do you believe emotional intelligence impacts leadership more than technical skills?

Read now:
https://www.elitehighperformance.com/2025/09/10/how-does-emotional-intelligence-relate-to-leadership-effectiveness/

In my coaching work, I’ve seen time and time again that 77% of a leader’s effectiveness is tied to EQ. Yet many of my clients initially come to me believing that technical expertise is what matters most.

Very quickly, they discover that EQ is the real difference-maker. When they strengthen their emotional intelligence, they learn how to:

✅ Make better decisions by balancing logic with empathy
✅ Navigate conflict with fairness and composure
✅ Build trust that fuels collaboration and engagement
✅ Inspire performance and long-term retention

The truth? IQ may open the door to leadership, but EQ is what makes leaders truly effective once they’re there.

The best part—it can be developed. Through coaching, I see leaders grow in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. These skills completely transform not only how they lead, but how their teams respond to them.

The most impactful leaders my clients become aren’t the ones who know the most—they’re the ones who make people feel seen, heard, and valued.

👉 If you’re ready to grow your EQ and lead with lasting impact, I’d love to support you through High Performance Coaching.

💬 Book a free consultation and let’s explore how emotional intelligence can transform your leadership.
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation

Find out about why EQ matters to become a great leader. Start the journey today and become a leader that leaves a legacy.

09/09/2025

What if the key to future-ready leadership isn’t working harder, but leading from wholeness and alignment?
Watch the full podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9IP4f2M9NY

In the latest episode of the Leadership Launchpad Podcast, Tracey and I sat down with Matt Zemon to explore how psychedelics can act as catalysts, not cures—helping us unlock our potential by healing trauma, quieting the inner critic, and reconnecting to the creative resources that allow us to live in true alignment with our values and purpose.

We uncovered why most leadership training falls short, how integration and neuroplasticity drive real transformation, and what it truly takes to thrive as a conscious leader in the era of AI and disruption.

✨ If you’re a high achiever, entrepreneur, or leader ready to embrace adaptability, presence, and service—this conversation was made for you.

👇 Ready to take the first step toward aligned leadership?
🔗 Book your free 30-min consult: https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation

Catalysts for Conscious Leadership: Unlocking the Portal of PossibilityHow do we break free from old programming and step into conscious leadership?In this e...

09/02/2025

Why is conscious leadership the future of work?
Watch the full podcast: https://youtu.be/At9XSIhhzHQ

Because the world of work has changed—and leadership needs to change with it.

In our latest episode of the Leadership Launchpad Podcast, Tracey Allen and I explore the evolution unfolding in real time: a shift away from reactive, top-down leadership… and toward presence, emotional intelligence, and adaptive thinking.

As we gear up for Fall 2025 and beyond, we’re doubling down on what high-performance really requires today: conscious leadership.

💡 In this episode, we dive into:
- Why traditional leadership models are no longer enough
-How to lead with self-awareness instead of stress
- What today’s high-performing teams need to stay connected and resilient
- The neuroscience behind reactivity—and how to rise above it
-Why co-creation, feedback, and trust must be foundational

If you’re feeling called to lead more purposefully, powerfully, and in alignment with who you really are—this conversation is for you.

🎯 Whether you’re a corporate leader, executive coach, or transformation-driven entrepreneur, you’ll walk away with insight and tools to lead through disruption and build something that lasts.

👇 Ready to go deeper?
🔗 Book a free 30-minute consult with me: https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation

08/26/2025

What if your greatest leadership breakthrough starts with you?
Watch the full podcast: https://youtu.be/CUXAXlVFfVM

At Elite High Performance, we believe the most powerful leaders don’t just lead teams—they master leading themselves first.

In this week’s Leadership Launchpad Podcast, I sat down with Tracey Allen—an accomplished executive who transformed from overachiever to conscious leader through the practice of self leadership.

This isn’t about titles or tactics.
It’s about reclaiming your energy, alignment, and authenticity from the inside out.

Here’s what we unpack:
✨ The real definition of self leadership—and why it matters more than ever
✨ Why most high performers are stuck in external striving (and how to shift)
✨ How clarity around values, purpose, and mission becomes your leadership edge
✨ The ripple effect of safety, trust, and engagement that follows when you lead yourself first

If you’re a growth-minded leader ready to stop reacting and start consciously creating—this episode is your signal to pause and go inward.

🎧 Tune in now. Then share it with someone who’s ready to play this game differently.

If you want to elevate your leadership skills, book your FREE consultation today:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation

08/19/2025

💡 Have you ever wondered why receiving negative feedback feels so personal—especially for high achievers?
Watch the full podcast: https://youtu.be/--YJ1gPM7fw

I see it all the time in my coaching work. Even the most accomplished leaders and athletes can get completely derailed by feedback. Why? Because the brain often interprets it as a threat—triggering emotional shutdown instead of curiosity and growth.

That’s exactly why Tracey Allen and I decided to bring this topic into a live coaching session on the Leadership Launchpad Project Podcast.

Together, we unpack:
🔍 What you’ll learn:
- Why receiving negative feedback triggers fixed mindset patterns
- The hidden ways high achievers unconsciously block feedback
- How to spot the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset
- How to prime your brain for curiosity in the moment
- Emotional intelligence tools to help you stay grounded and responsive
-Why feedback is actually the most underused accelerator of performance

⚡ If you’ve ever felt defensive, triggered, or shut down when receiving feedback—this conversation is for you. Feedback isn’t here to hurt you. It’s here to grow you.

08/12/2025

When was the last time you gave a team member feedback… and felt 100% sure it would inspire growth without hurting the relationship?
🎧 Tune in here: https://youtu.be/Pm8l5dvTx60

Giving feedback is one of those leadership skills that looks simple on paper but feels messy in real life. Push too hard, and you risk breaking trust. Hold back, and you might be enabling underperformance.

In this week’s Leadership Launchpad Project episode, Tracey Allen and I dig into that tension between empathy and impact — and how to strike the balance so your feedback actually fuels performance and deepens connection.

💡 In this live coaching session, we cover:
✅ Why grounded empathy is your secret weapon for effective feedback
✅ How to hold people accountable without losing rapport
✅ Mindset shifts that turn hard conversations into growth opportunities
✅ Why giving feedback is actually an act of care in conscious leadership

If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Am I being too tough? Or too soft?” this episode is going to give you the tools to land in the sweet spot — where trust and results grow together.

🌐 Want to take your leadership to the next level? Book your FREE consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation

The Right Way to Give Feedback: Balancing Empathy and ImpactIn this episode of the Leadership Launchpad Project podcast, co-hosts Susan Hobson and Tracey All...

08/07/2025

What if imposter syndrome isn’t the problem—
but a signal your nervous system doesn’t feel safe at the next level?

I see this all the time with high performers stepping into new leadership roles.
It’s not about lacking capability.
It’s what happens when your role evolves—but your nervous system is still calibrated to an earlier version of who you had to be to succeed.

Because when your system doesn’t feel safe, even the most accomplished part of you starts to question:
👉 “Am I really ready for this?”
👉 “What if I can’t meet expectations?”
👉 “Will they still respect me if I get it wrong?”

These aren’t just thoughts.
They’re protective strategies—rooted in early belief systems like perfectionism, people-pleasing, or fear of failure.

And while they may have helped you achieve success up to this point…
They won’t sustain you in your next level of leadership.

If you're ready to stop managing symptoms and start working at the root—
where real, lasting transformation happens:
💥 I’m offering 50% off Deep Dive Coaching Sessions until August 30, 2025.
This is where we uncover the real wiring behind your leadership—and begin the shift from survival to self-trust.

🔗 Book Your Deep Dive Session Now
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/deep-dive

08/05/2025

Have you taken the time to define your purpose, or are you just going through the motions?
Watch the full podcast: https://youtu.be/mi9XvCF_dd8

This is one of the most important questions I ask the high performers I work with.
Because when purpose is missing, success feels hollow.

You can have the title, the team, and the results, but still feel disconnected.
In this week’s episode of the Leadership Launchpad Podcast, Tracey Allen and I explore what it truly means to lead with purpose. Not as a trend, but as a foundation for fulfillment, resilience, and real impact.

Inside the conversation:
✅ What purpose means and why it matters now more than ever
✅ Why high achievers often feel unfulfilled despite external success
✅ How to reconnect with what drives you on a deeper level
✅ What purpose-driven leadership looks like in action
✅ How alignment fuels clarity, performance, and long-term growth

If you're craving deeper meaning in how you lead, this episode is for you.
Ready to define your purpose and lead with it every day?
Book your free consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation

07/29/2025

What if the very thing driving your success… is also what's burning you out?
Watch the full Podcast: https://youtu.be/CZGF3m8tG-E

That was the question on my heart when we hit record on this one.

In today’s high-stakes leadership environment, the old model—grind harder, push faster, chase performance at all costs—isn’t just outdated. It’s unsustainable. And I see it every day in the high performers I coach: the ones who are crushing goals but quietly crashing inside.

That’s why in this episode of The Leadership Launchpad: Legacy Edition, Tracey Allen and I brought back one of our favourite conscious leadership voices—Sanja Ralevic, CEO of Heartvista Performance—to go deep on the real edge in today’s leadership landscape: consciousness.

🎙️ We unpack:
✅ What conscious leadership really means in 2025
✅ How emotional regulation shifts team culture and decisions
✅ Why heart coherence is the future of high performance
✅ The hidden cost of unconscious leadership
✅ Practical tools for staying present under pressure
If you're ready to evolve how you lead—this one’s for you. Because in a world of uncertainty and AI-driven everything, your state of consciousness is your strategy.

📅 Ready to elevate your leadership impact? Book a free consultation:
https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation