Episode 2: From Breakdown to Breakthrough: How Leaders Find Their Way
Have you ever felt like you’re stuck, watching life move around you, while feeling emotionally disconnected?
In this episode, Ike Anderson and leadership expert Kim Zoller dive deep into the emotional challenges that often remain hidden behind successful leadership. Kim shares her personal story of transformation, offering profound insights on how leaders can address emotional trauma and reclaim their inner strength.
Through candid reflections, Kim discusses the impact of multiple life-changing events—losing her father, the relocation of her sons, and the end of a significant relationship—all of which left her in a state of emotional paralysis. She describes the isolating experience of living in a "fishbowl," appearing fine on the outside but feeling completely detached. With mindfulness, therapy, and a commitment to personal growth, Kim found a way to heal, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and building resilience during life's most challenging times.
Ike also opens up about his journey of feeling lost despite external success, reinforcing the idea that emotional healing is a continuous process. Together, they provide listeners with actionable insights on how self-awareness, spiritual growth, and community support are essential tools for overcoming life’s greatest obstacles and fostering personal and professional development.
“Whatever your higher power is, the more you connect, the better it gets.”
- Kim Zoller
About Kim Zoller:
Kim Zoller, CEO and founder, started ID360 over thirty years ago after working in the staffing industry. She recognized that while many individuals possess strong competencies, those lacking superior interpersonal skills must develop that area to truly succeed.
Kim's strength lies in her ability to be a strategic partner by assessing needs, delivering sustainable solutions, and implementing measurable results. She is also a dynamic facilitator and coach, driven by a passion to make a positive, measurable impact in her clients' lives.
Kim's passion is centered around personal growth and overall wellness. She strongly believes in maintaining both a healthy mind and body. She holds a variety of certifications in mindfulness, coaching, facilitation, leadership, and fitness.
She is also the co-author of You Did What? The Biggest Blunders Professionals Make, You Said What?, and Enhancing Your Executive Edge: How to Develop the Skills to Lead and Succeed. Kim’s fourth book, Conscious Culture, will be released in the fall of 2021.
