Hello and welcome!
You’d think that once you’ve reached the C-suite, the hard part is over, right?
But what if that promotion—the one you worked your whole career for—comes with resistance, isolation, and self-doubt you never expected?
In this month’s episode of the Vita Talks Podcast, Gianna sat down with Giovanna Buscemi, Founder of Clareo Institute and Executive Coach, to unpack the very real challenges that high-performing leaders face when stepping into senior roles—especially women navigating the expectations of leadership in male-dominated spaces.
Giovanna shares a powerful case study based on her work coaching female executives—those who’ve climbed the ladder only to find that their tried-and-true leadership style no longer works at the top.
🎧 In this episode, we cover:
✔ Why new C-suite leaders often feel stuck or unsupported
✔ What executive coaching actually looks like—and how it helps
✔ How to recognize and overcome your own internal blockers
✔ The mindset shifts needed to truly thrive as a modern leader
✔ Why courage (not perfection) is a leader’s most powerful trait
If you’ve ever thought “I’m doing everything right—why isn’t it working?” this episode is for you.
More About Our Guest
Giovanna Buscemi
As a former Human Resources executive and today, President of Clareo Institute, Giovanna has dedicated her career to guiding individuals and organisations in achieving transformational change. When working with Giovanna, clients are met with empathy and a solution-focused approach to creating meaningful change. In addition to coaching executives and entrepreneurs, Giovanna is committed to reaching wider audiences through training, advisory and family services. She’s on a mission to redesign the human experience.
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