What happens when you stop… and there’s no plan for what comes next?In this episode, I reflect on the silence that comes after leaving a 17-year career, and the unexpected lessons found in the pause.From the stillness of Antarctica to the noise of Buenos Aires, I share moments of vulnerability, fear, clarity, and quiet courage.This is not a how-to guide. It’s a love letter to the in-between. A reminder that rest is not failure, and that silence is not empty - it’s full of truth.If you’re in a soft reset… if you’re questioning what’s next… if you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down: this one’s for you.You’re not behind. You’re building. You just need to breathe.🎧 Listen now and share with someone who needs this gentle reminder.
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Burnout - Girl on Fire
What does burnout really feel like? What happens when you go from burning bright… to burning out?In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, I share the story of my two burnouts - what caused them, what I learned, and why healing isn’t linear. We talk about invisible stress, toxic leadership (even from other women), therapy, and what it means to find your voice again after being silenced.I also share hard data: why women in leadership are burning out at higher rates, and how systemic pressures - not just workload - are driving so many of us to the edge.This is the episode I wish I had heard years ago. If you’re feeling tired, numb, or unseen - this one is for you.🎧 Listen now and let me know what you think. I’m on Instagram and LinkedIn @helenaisabelsantos.
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I am every Woman
old to be soft. Grateful. Unthreatening. But what happens when women stop shrinking and start showing up fully - angry, ambitious, unapologetic?In this episode, I share personal stories - from regretted advice to a colleague, to an ex-boyfriend who feared my ambition - and explore the unspoken rules women learn to follow in order to be "enough."This is a raw, emotional, and fiercely honest look at womanhood in the workplace, the cost of people-pleasing, and the freedom of finally choosing yourself.💛 Follow @helenaisabelsantos on Instagram and LinkedIn for more reflections and behind-the-scenes. 🎧 Subscribe and share with someone who needs this.
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Man, let me feel like a Woman!
What happens when you lead the room… but everyone looks at the man beside you? In this powerful and personal episode, I reflect on being a woman in leadership - the silent bias, the cost of always proving, and the path toward change.It's a call to action for women to take space, for men to step up as allies, and for all of us to lead with courage and care.
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Emotional Intelligence
What if emotions weren’t a distraction - but a guide?In this episode, I further explore emotional intelligence as the foundation of meaningful leadership, personal awareness, and genuine connection.Through stories, insights, and practical tools, I invite you to lead with presence, not perfection.
Desvio de Trajetória is about connections, leadership and storytelling. Join me in exploring the paths that shape us and the connections that drive us forward. Each episode is an invitation to reflect, learn and be inspired by stories of those who dare to step beyond the familiar.
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