The Leadership Lie: Why Authenticity Beats Perfectionism with Dr. Denée Choice

Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about authenticity, alignment, and knowing your worth. In this empowering episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with leadership coach and former physician Dr. Denée Choice to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose and confidence—especially as a woman in male-dominated spaces like medicine. Together, we unpack the myths, pressures, and emotional tolls that often keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of burnout, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why traditional leadership training fails women—and how emotional intelligence, empathy, and intuition are actually powerful leadership toolsHow perfectionism and imposter syndrome are fear-based patterns that block personal growth, and how to start dismantling themThe importance of identifying your innate strengths and energy flow to lead from your zone of geniusHow to recognize burnout and realign your work with your values to create sustainable impactWhy women must be proactive in advocating for leadership roles and seeking support systems that reflect their leadership style Dr. Denée Choice is a former pain medicine physician turned leadership coach, and founder of Choice Leadership Consulting. Through her science-backed, soulful coaching model, she helps high-performing women leaders unlearn toxic perfectionism, embrace their authentic leadership style, and scale their impact—without betraying who they are. Her work is rooted in helping women step into their power with clarity, confidence, and compassion. If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong at the table—or struggled to lead without losing yourself—this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Join me, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and Dr. Denée Choice for a powerful discussion on what it means to be a truly authentic leader, and how to create a fulfilling leadership journey that aligns with your core values, energy, and purpose. Catch Dr. Denée Choice on: LinkedIn Website ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 👉 Subscribe now on:  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! 👉 Get my book: https://shorturl.at/yWFLm  👉 Visit my website for coaching & speaking: https://www.holisticwellnessstrategies.com/  👉 Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here: https://shorturl.at/8s8Xy Follow me on social media: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook . . . Book a strategy call with Dr. Tomi Mitchell Click HERE to schedule a free 30-minute strategy session. ⭐Thank you for listening to our podcast! We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to give us a 5-star review. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you high-quality content. Thank you!