The Slow Drift Into Misalignment with Megan Leasher

What if the real issue isn’t burnout—but misalignment?

In this episode of the BOLT, I sit down with Megan Leasher, organizational psychologist and executive coach, to explore why high achievers often feel stuck when what made them successful stops working. Together, they unpack how workplace disruption creates internal shifts, how to spot early warning signs, and how to realign with purpose and growth.

Topics Discussed

Why high achievers get stuck at the next level
What disruption looks like for leaders today
Misalignment vs. burnout and disengagement
Recognizing early “smoke signals”
The role of trust between leaders and teams
How coaching uncovers the real issue
Habits that hold leaders back
Delegation and empowerment
Body signals of stress and misalignment
Fear, identity, and reframing challenges
Why leadership development starts too late
The power of pause and reflection
Building a “support army”
The key question: Where do I want to be?

Megan Leasher Bio

Megan Leasher is an award-winning organizational psychologist, thought leader, and founder of Disruptive Journeys, helping individuals and organizations thrive in the face of disruption. A dynamic speaker and coach, she has held executive talent management roles and been featured in Forbes, U.S. News and World Report and The New York Post. She was named an HR Rising Star by Human Resource Executive Magazine and The 10 Most Influential Leaders in HR by Insights Success Magazine. Megan lives in northern Kentucky, with her husband, where she is fueled by coffee, bourbon and Converse Chuck Taylors.