Many experienced women in L&D reach their 40s or 50s with a strong track record, deep capability—and a quiet question: “Is this all there is?” The passion that once fuelled their career has been replaced by fatigue, self-doubt, or a sense of going through the motions. The demands haven’t eased, but the spark feels dimmed.
This powerful 60-minute session is designed to support mid-career women leaders in L&D who are navigating burnout, disconnection, or change. Blending evidence-based high performance strategies with self-leadership coaching tools, the session offers a practical pathway back to clarity, energy, and legacy.
Whether you’re leading learning strategy, developing others, or making pivotal decisions about your own career, this session helps you reconnect with what really matters—so you can lead with confidence, not compromise.
Themes Covered:
- The mid-career burnout loop—why it’s not personal, and how to break it
- Reclaiming energy: mental, emotional, and strategic clarity
- From output to impact: Leading L&D from legacy, not exhaustion
- Redefining success in your second act—what stays, what shifts, what matters
- The “3 Power Zones” framework: Clarity, Energy, Influence
Purpose:
To equip mid-career L&D professionals—especially women leaders—with the tools and clarity to reignite their energy, reconnect with their purpose, and lead in alignment with the legacy they want to create.
Competency Framework: Learning Leader; Coaching
Session Theme and Target Audience: Learning Leaders
Speaker: Tabitha Leonard
High Performance Coach | Self-Leadership Strategist | Educator
Tabitha Leonard helps high-achieving professionals realign with what truly matters—so they stop running on empty and start leading lives that feel energised, purposeful, and deeply fulfilling. With over 25 years' experience in education, leadership, and human behaviour, Tabitha blends science with soul to create lasting, inside-out transformation.
She is a Certified High Performance Coach®, an ICF-credentialed practitioner, and a Tony Robbins RPM Pathway to Power Coach—trusted globally to guide leaders through strategic thinking, time mastery, and mindset breakthroughs. Tabitha equips people to break free from burnout, self-doubt, and perfectionism—building habits, energy systems, and clarity that support sustainable success.
Her background in chemistry and educational leadership adds a unique depth to her work, combining analytical insight with a compassionate, human-first approach. Tabitha’s coaching is known for its clarity, depth, and impact—helping clients lead with confidence, navigate change, and thrive without sacrifice.
Whether in the classroom, the boardroom, or a one-to-one session, she’s committed to helping people build a legacy aligned with their values and creating lasting impact—starting today.
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Host: Lower North Island
Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.
Registering for this event:
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- Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
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- Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
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