Episode #11
Are You Surviving Success… or Truly Living? with Sarah Draper | #11
What if success isn't about pushing harder... but about finally asking yourself where you're headed? In this episode of Write Your Outcome, Michele Phillips welcomes Sarah Draper, founder of Leading Well Strategies, former FBI Supervisory Special Agent, West Point graduate, and leadership expert who has spent nearly three decades leading in some of the world's highest-pressure environments. Together, they explore a challenge facing so many leaders today: how to stop surviving and start leading with clarity, resilience, and purpose. Drawing from her own journey through burnout and survival mode, Sarah shares the pivotal moment she realized that outward success wasn't enough. That realization led her to redefine leadership, shifting from simply achieving results to helping people thrive. Michele and Sarah dive into why so many leaders lose themselves in the pursuit of performance, how organizational culture shapes our behaviors, and why clarity about what you're working toward is essential for lasting fulfillment. In this episode, you'll discover: Why survival mode keeps even high achievers feeling stuck The difference between grit and true resilience How the simple practice of a "Future Walk" can unlock clarity and creativity Why asking better questions leads to better decisions The connection between nature, movement, and innovative thinking How conscious leaders create healthier organizations by first leading themselves If you've been carrying the weight of endless responsibilities, wondering what's next, or feeling successful on paper but disconnected inside, this conversation offers practical tools to help you reconnect with your purpose and create a future that feels as meaningful as it is successful. Because writing your outcome isn't about adding more to your load. It's about gaining the clarity to carry only what truly matters. About Sarah Draper Sarah Draper is the founder of Leading Well Strategies, a West Point graduate, former U.S. Army Military Police Officer, and retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent. Today, she helps leaders build resilience, improve well-being, and create high-performing cultures where both people and organizations flourish. A certified Positive Psychology Practitioner, Resilience Practitioner, and Health & Well-being Coach, Sarah combines decades of leadership experience with evidence-based strategies to help leaders thrive personally and professionally. Connect with Sarah Draper Website: https://www.leadingwellstrategies.com Podcast: Future Walk
