When Leadership No Longer Feels Right
- Episode #200
Growing up with pressure to excel and moving between Europe and the US reshaped how she understands leadership. In this episode, Saima Geelani reflects on how different cultures define excellence, why no culture is right or wrong, and how real leadership has nothing to do with titles and everything to do with how we show up for others.

Saima Geelani is a mindset coach based in the United States, supporting professionals worldwide to move from feeling stuck and demotivated to greater clarity, energy, and confidence through mindset shifts and Core Energy Coaching.
She brings over 15 years of experience in Human Resources and has worked across three continents, with diverse cultural backgrounds from organizations such as IBM, Nissan Renault, the Euro Banking Association, and Sanofi Pharmaceuticals. Saima is passionate about partnering with her clients on a journey of learning and growth, enabling meaningful and sustainable transformation.
Connect with Saima Geelani
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saaima/
Website: https://www.talentedgeworld.com/
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Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
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