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Oct 27
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Unlock Holistic Leadership: April Diaz's...

Tim Winders - Coach for Leaders in Business & Ministry
About this episode

What if the key to extraordinary leadership isn’t just about achieving more, but about becoming more whole? In this episode of Seek Go Create, host Tim Winders sits down with April Diaz, founder and CEO of Ezer & Company, to unpack a transformative, holistic approach to leadership that moves beyond traditional power structures. April shares personal lessons from her own journey—from her early days as the “bossy” girl on the playground to her groundbreaking work coaching high-capacity leaders and advocating for women in executive spaces. Whether you’re an experienced leader, burned out by the old rules, or simply curious about what it means to lead with authenticity and intention, this candid conversation is sure to challenge and inspire you to redefine your own path to wholeness.

"Leadership begins within, and you are the most important person you will ever lead." - April Diaz

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About Our Guest:

April Diaz is the founder and CEO of Ezer & Company, an acclaimed executive coach with over 25 years of experience guiding more than a thousand high-capacity leaders—including C-suite executives and Olympians—through transformative leadership and personal growth. Renowned for her holistic, inside-out leadership approach, April combines bold strategy, deep soul work, and practical tools to help leaders thrive both professionally and personally. She’s a certified coach with expertise in neuroscience and human development, and is the creator of a proprietary wholeness assessment that challenges traditional leadership models. With extensive background in church ministry and a passion for equitable, sustainable leadership ecosystems, April is recognized for her energetic, intentional, and authentic guidance of leaders seeking meaningful impact.

Reasons to Listen:

  1. Discover April Diaz’s unique approach to holistic leadership that blends deep soul work, bold strategy, and practical tools to help leaders thrive—whether you’re burned out or seeking your next level of growth.
  2. Hear personal stories of transformation, resilience, and the realities of navigating career pivots, motherhood, and spiritual calling in high-capacity roles, especially for women leaders.
  3. Explore thought-provoking insights on how our greatest strengths can become our kryptonite, the power of energy management, and why integrating all parts of ourselves is the secret to sustainable success.

Episode Resources & Action Steps:

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  1. Ezer & Company Website: April Diaz’s company, where you can find coaching programs, resources for holistic leadership, and take the Wholeness Assessment.
  2. The Whole Leader Snapshot (Wholeness Assessment): The assessment tool discussed in the episode, designed to evaluate your holistic well-being across six key areas.
  3. Enneagram Reference: April mentions she’s an “8 on the enneagram” and discusses the framework as a helpful tool for understanding leadership and energy. While not a direct resource link, listeners are encouraged to explore enneagram personality resources for self-awareness.

Action Steps for Listeners:

  1. Take the Whole Leader Snapshot Assessment: Spend a few minutes completing the free assessment on the Ezer...
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