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Join host Cynthia Kirkpatrick as she sits down with Lauren Cohen, founder and CEO of Cohen Leadership Group, who made the bold transition from successful corporate lawyer to transformational leadership coach. Lauren shares her powerful journey of leaving a lucrative 10-year legal career after experiencing what she calls a “low grade fever” of misalignment, and how she now helps leaders and teams in fast-growth companies boost energy, engagement, and purpose in the workplace. She discusses her innovative approach to “energy leadership,” the importance of authentic leadership, and why people want to be people at work—not just cogs in a machine.
This episode is perfect for anyone feeling stuck in their career, struggling with workplace culture, or questioning whether success should feel this hard. Leaders, managers, and ambitious professionals will learn practical frameworks for having difficult conversations, managing stress reactions, and creating psychologically safe environments where teams thrive. By the end, you’ll understand how to identify when you’re operating “above or below the line,” recognize your own limiting beliefs, and have the tools to either transform your current leadership style or find the courage to pursue work that truly aligns with who you are.
Leadership Development Methodology (09:59 – 19:42)
️ Practical Leadership Approaches (19:42 – 29:24)
️ Lauren’s Career Journey (29:26 – 38:56)
Transitioning Careers (38:56 – 49:00)
️ Self-Discovery Process (49:00 – 58:47)
Building a Business (58:47 – 01:08:11)
Ongoing Growth and Resources (01:08:11 – 01:16:11)
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“You gotta feed your own house first, your own four walls. And you can’t walk in, try to please everybody else. Cause you’re gonna walk out busy and broke.”
“I want my clients to feel comfortable. I want them to feel relaxed. And quite frankly, I don’t need to put on a suit to activate my brain, which is what you’re paying an attorney for.”
“We outperform ourselves by 30% when we’re in a good mood… if you actually want to get more productivity, know what makes your people happy.”
“When you’re diagnosed with lymphedema, I feel like you go through all the stages of grief. And there are moments where I get angry still. There are moments that I’m very happy. There are moments that I’m sad.”
“Joy and gratitude will transmute anything. So if somebody’s going through a healing journey, focus on your joy, what lights you up, that’s the thing that’s going to heal you. So lean into that.”
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