What happens when success costs you your sense of self? In this deeply honest conversation, Karie Terhark shares how burnout became the doorway to rebuilding her life and business around values, curiosity, and a more human-centered model of leadership.
What You’ll Hear:
- Karie’s burnout moment and the “hard right turn” that changed everything
- Losing touch with identity and values and how mindfulness helped her begin again
- The courage it takes to leave security without a clear plan
- The power of asking for support and building a true support system
- How facilitative leadership creates collaboration instead of control
- Why curiosity, listening, and psychological safety are the foundation of thriving teams
- Practical ways leaders can shift culture through presence, energy, and intention
- How honoring diverse perspectives strengthens trust, loyalty, and performance
Resources Mentioned
Carolyn’s 21-Day Sacred Insight Journey https://www.theinspiredconnection.ca/21days**
Vishrant’s Gift: Free guided meditation https://www.vishrant.org/lp/free-guided-meditation-you-are-that/
Featured Guest: Karie Terhark
Karie Terhark is a certified facilitator, mentor, and trainer, and the founder of KT Facilitation. After experiencing burnout in her dream role, Karie rebuilt her work around facilitative leadership, collaboration, and psychological safety, helping organizations create cultures where people feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Follow Karie Terhark:
Website: https://ktfacilitation.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karieterhark
Meet the Host: Carolyn Cooper
Carolyn Cooper is the visionary guide behind the AIM High System and Love Inspired Leadership Podcast. With four decades of expertise, she empowers leaders and visionaries to boldly unleash their authentic power. Her work ignites transformation, guiding others to let love lead, honour their truth, and create legacies with energy, purpose, and unapologetic courage. Choose love. Embrace the power of possibility.
Connect with the Host:
Website: https://www.theinspiredconnection.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredconnectioninc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredBusinessDevelopment
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inspiredbusinessdevelopment/
Ready to step into your next level of purpose, potential and prosperity? Unlock “Above the Line Living: 21 Days to Ignite Your Purpose, Presence, and Power with Love”-your daily journey to unapologetic self-leadership and authentic joy. Receive Carolyn’s sacred insights, meditation reflections, and empowering prompts right to your inbox. Choose love. Claim your courage. Transform your living legacy-one inspired day at a time.
✨ Begin your journey now: https://www.theinspiredconnection.ca/21days
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