“We've got to find a way to keep the good people contributing their talents in the workforce.”

In this thought-provoking episode of Startups in Stilettos, hosts Carlyn Bushman and Ingrid Zapata-Read sit down with Annie Graziani, founder of Sovera Strategy Company, doctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, executive coach, and author of the upcoming book Leave Life and Live. Annie shares insights from two decades of leading organizational transformations and her groundbreaking research on work-life integration, personal sovereignty, and the future of leadership.

Together, they explore why traditional definitions of success may be failing us, how the pandemic accelerated a shift toward freedom and flexibility, and why today’s workforce is prioritizing time abundance over climbing the corporate ladder. Annie also discusses the impact of AI on the workplace, the importance of autonomy and trust in leadership, and how entrepreneurs can design their businesses around what truly matters in each season of life.

What We Talked About:

Annie’s Journey and Insights [2:35]

The Shift in Work Dynamics Post-Pandemic [5:40]

Flexibility and Autonomy in Work [10:51]

Redefining Success and Personal Choices [15:55]

AI’s Impact on Work and Human Capacity [25:30]

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@anniegraziani on Instagram

Annie Graziani ⁠LinkedIn ⁠

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Ingrid Zapata-Read⁠⁠ on⁠⁠ ⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠

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Connect with Carlyn: ⁠⁠

@carlynbushmanconsulting⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠

Carlyn Bushman⁠⁠ on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠

Carlyn Bushman Consulting⁠

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