The Leader Who Unlocks Joy | Held with Joy Episode #0012

What does it really mean to be a leader who unlocks the greatness in others? In this episode of Held with Joy, we sit down with author, speaker, and CEO Leah JM Dean for a conversation that is equal parts leadership wisdom and soul care. Leah brings over 20 years of leadership experience — from the C-suite to the coaching room — and she's here to remind us that the spaces where we work and lead were meant to be spaces of joy. Together, Kelly and Leah explore what it looks like to relax your grip, remember what God has done, and stop waiting to "go back" to who you were. Because being well isn't about going back. It's about receiving what God is opening up right now. And joy? Leah reframes it beautifully. It's not a feeling. It's a gift. And if we choose to accept it, it is always available to us — even when life is heavy and hard. In this episode: Why great leaders create spaces of joy — not just productivity What it means to "relax your grip" in leadership and in life Why the goal is not to go back — and what to do instead Joy as a gift you have to choose to receive Connect with Leah JM Dean: https://www.leahjmdean.com/   / leahjmdean     / leahjmdean     / leahjmdean   You're invited to Joy Fest 2026 on June 28, 2026. A Joy-Centered Experience for High-Performing Women of Faith Ready to Move from Burnout to Sustainable Joy - Join Dr. Kelly Holder and special guests for a powerful online experience designed to help busy women of faith slow down, reconnect with themselves and God, and discover practical ways to experience real joy without adding more pressure to their lives. Register for this FREE event today: https://joyuniversity.co/ Connect with Dr. Kelly Holder: https://joyuniversity.co/ https://kellydholder.com/ #HeldWithJoy #JoyUniversity #ChristianLeadership #WomenOfFaith #JoyIsAPractice #LeadershipDevelopment #ChristianWellness #JoyChangesEverything