Ep 271: Hanna - Building Success Without Losing Yourself
In Episode #271 of The Limitless Podcast with Nick Jonsson, we are delighted to welcome Hanna Bauer, CEO and Founder of HEARTnomics Enterprises. This powerful conversation explores a question many leaders quietly wrestle with: How do you build success without losing yourself in the process?
In a world that rewards constant hustle, long hours, and relentless ambition, it’s easy for leaders to disconnect from who they truly are. Hanna brings a refreshing and deeply human perspective to leadership — one rooted in emotional intelligence, heart-centred leadership, and conscious organizational culture. Drawing from her extensive experience working with executives and organizations worldwide, she shares how leaders can achieve high performance without sacrificing their well-being, values, or authenticity.
Throughout the episode, Hanna challenges the outdated belief that success requires self-neglect. Instead, she introduces a more sustainable model of leadership — one that prioritizes self-awareness, presence, and alignment. She explains how leaders who are grounded in their values make clearer decisions, build stronger teams, and create cultures where people actually thrive.
Nick and Hanna dive into:
Why emotional intelligence is no longer optional for modern leaders
How heart-centred leadership improves trust and engagement
The cost of chasing external success while ignoring inner fulfilment
Practical ways to stay authentic under pressure
How to lead from the inside out — even in high-stakes environments
Hanna shares real-world examples from her work with organizations navigating change, growth, and complexity. She explains how leaders who lead with empathy and self-awareness don’t just get better results — they create healthier, more resilient workplaces.
This episode serves as a timely reminder that sustainable success isn’t just about KPIs, promotions, or revenue. True leadership is about wholeness — being fully present, emotionally aware, and aligned with your purpose. When leaders take care of themselves, they naturally become better at taking care of others.
Whether you’re a CEO, founder, emerging leader, or someone navigating your own career path, this conversation offers powerful insights into how to succeed without burning out or losing your identity.
🎧 Tune in to learn how to:
Lead with clarity and compassion
Stay grounded in high-pressure roles
Build meaningful success that actually lasts
This episode is an invitation to redefine what success truly means — and to lead in a way that honours both performance and personal wellbeing.
Contact Hanna to collaborate with her:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bauerhanna/
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