--- title: "Leading with Intuition, Building with Heart: Redefining Success with Dani Kagan" entity: "podcast" canonical_url: "https://www.chanaross.com/podcast/leading-with-intuition-building-with-heart-redefining" markdown_url: "https://www.chanaross.com/llms/podcast/leading-with-intuition-building-with-heart-redefining" lastmod: "2025-08-05T02:16:00.000Z" --- 🎧 [Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leading-with-intuition-building-with-heart/id1595165655?i=1000720675564) From the ten years she spent running event-based businesses to navigating pregnancy, a pandemic, and a personal need for reinvention, Dani shares how she followed a quiet gut feeling into something completely new: co-founding the first ever luxury ergonomic slipper brand for women. This is a story about leaving behind what no longer fits, listening closely to the nudges that do, and learning how to lead with vision, clarity, and care. Here's what you'll take away from this episode: - The quiet but persistent signs that it's time to pivot, and what it takes to trust them - Why reinvention doesn't need to be loud to be powerful - How one phone call (and a shared frustration) led to a business idea with massive potential - What it means to lead with intuition, not just ambition - The difference between fear and resistance, and how to tell which one is speaking Connect with Dani for a grounded look at what it means to build from alignment rather than urgency. Her insights remind us that you don't need to wait for certainty to get started, and that you're allowed to pursue something new, even when what you had was already good. This is a permission slip to follow your instincts, let go of what's no longer working, and build something that reflects who you are today, not who you used to be. ## Work with Chana Chana Ross, Holistic Leadership Coach **Holistic Leadership Coaching** Are you an ambitious woman who is a leader at work, at home, or in the community? Do you struggle with perfectionism, determining your next step, overcoming self-doubt, or advocating for yourself? I want to help you become the best version of yourself. I've helped my clients unlock their potential and take transformational steps in becoming who they're meant to be. So, what are you waiting for? "You 2.0" is closer than you think. [Book a Coaching Connection Call here](https://chanaross.com/coachingconnectioncall)