About this episode
In this inspiring episode of The Wellness Puzzle Podcast, I sit down with Emily Erstad, a remarkable healthcare executive and indie author who beautifully blends emotional intelligence with operational excellence.Emily’s journey is a powerful reminder that even the most driven and successful among us can lose our way chasing success, love, and happiness. With a background in speech-language pathology and extensive experience in strategic regional leadership, Emily has built and scaled high-performing teams while helping emerging leaders grow with clarity, compassion, and confidence.But her path wasn’t always clear. After running too fast for too long, Emily found herself struggling and lost — until one profound question changed everything: “What do I do well?”That moment of stillness led her back to her true identity, and from there, her light began to shine even brighter. Today, Emily channels that light into her writing — including her In Too Deep series — and into her work helping others heal from burnout, rediscover self-worth, and redefine what leadership truly means.In this heart-opening conversation, Emily shares her journey of:Slowing down to reconnect with her authentic selfFinding peace and joy beyond achievementLeading and living with presence, purpose, and soulUsing storytelling as a powerful tool for transformationOutside of her professional world, Emily finds joy in nature, interior design, turquoise jewelry, vintage records, and her favorite cowboy boots — the simple pleasures that keep her grounded and inspired.? Don’t miss this beautiful episode that reminds us all to pause, breathe, and ask the most powerful question of all — What do I do well?To find out more about Emily, Click HereMy website is www.andrewjobling.com.au
