Sirena Dimas is a Mid-Market Employee Health & Benefits Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency, where she helps fast-growing, multi-state companies navigate evolving compliance and ensure their people actually understand and use the benefits they’re given. She joins Access Your Leadership for a candid, insightful conversation about service-driven leadership, employee education, and the trust required to deliver on what can feel like an “expensive promise” when it matters most.

Sirena shares how she went from being a young mom learning the industry from the ground up to becoming a sought-after advisor who meets people where they are…translating complex policies into real-world clarity, and bringing the same coaching mindset she uses in youth soccer to the boardroom. From retail lessons in asking better questions to leading an AYSO chapter, growing up Latina in San Francisco, and choosing integrity and transparency as non-negotiables, Sirena offers a grounded look at what it takes to build confidence, engagement, and cohesion across an entire organization.

What does it look like to treat benefits not as paperwork, but as a promise employees can depend on? How do you become an expert not just in policies, but in your client’s people, culture, and context? Why do micro-habits (active listening, pausing before responding, and even a simple smile) change the tone of leadership, especially online? How does “slow is fast, and fast is slow” help teams avoid rework and build lasting trust? And how can gratitude and presence quiet the inner critic so you can lead from what matters most? Sirena’s story is an inspiring reminder that leadership is a privilege and that clarity is kind. Whether you’re building a company, leading a team, or leveling up your self-leadership, this episode is full of practical insights you can use right away.

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I’m always looking to connect with people who are passionate about leadership as well as companies who value and support strong leaders in their own organization. If that’s you or you know someone, then drop me a line at hakim@lakhdarcoaching.com.

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Eric Gros-Dubois is the Principal and Co-Founder of EPGD Business Law, a Miami-based firm that counsels and supports entrepreneurs and businesses through every stage of the business lifecycle. With a team of over 60 professionals, Eric has built a firm rooted in mentorship, empowerment, and a deep commitment to developing the next generation of legal talent.

What happens when you invest in people early and trust them to punch above their weight? How do you balance the tension between management and leadership in a fast-growing business? What does it take to let go of micromanagement while still owning responsibility as a leader? How do you build a firm (or any organization)that outlasts you? And why is delegation, when practiced with trust and clarity, one of the most critical skills for leaders at every level?

Eric shares candid stories from his own journey…from leaving the security of traditional law firms, to taking the leap into entrepreneurship, to co-founding and scaling one of Miami’s most dynamic business law firms. Alongside Hakim, he explores the nuances of mentorship, growth mindset, and self-awareness, highlighting the powerful distinction between delegating tasks and delegating responsibility, and why leadership is never limited to a job title.

This conversation is packed with insights on building culture, empowering others, and leading yourself so you can lead others more effectively. Whether you’re a lawyer, a founder, or simply someone committed to your own growth, you’ll walk away inspired by Eric’s philosophy and practical wisdom.

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Did this podcast spark something in you or get you to take action in some way? I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback on our conversation. You can hit me up on Instagram @lakhdar_coaching, LinkedIn: /hakimlakhdar, Twitter @LakhdarCoaching, and Facebook LakhdarCoaching.

I’m always looking to connect with people who are passionate about leadership as well as companies who value and support strong leaders in their own organization. If that’s you or you know someone, then drop me a line at hakim@lakhdarcoaching.com.

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Isobo Amaso is a Certified Financial Planner and Wealth Advisor at SignatureFD, an Atlanta-based wealth management firm that helps clients design lives of purpose through their “Net Worthwhile” philosophy. He joins Access Your Leadership to share his unique journey from a childhood shaped by constant moves as the son of missionaries, to discovering his vocation in financial planning, and now serving athletes, families, and communities with intentionality, authenticity, and care. What happens when you start shaping the money mindset of young athletes before they turn professional? How does moving from city to city as a child prepare someone to connect with almost anyone, anywhere, as an adult leader? What does it really mean to treat financial advising not just as a career but as a calling? How do leaders ensure that their words and values are backed up by consistent action? And why is discernment (often overlooked) such a critical leadership attribute?

Isobo reflects on his upbringing, his discovery of financial planning as both a profession and a vocation, and the lessons he weaves into his work with clients and communities today. He and Hakim explore powerful parallels between financial literacy, leadership, and self-leadership, including how both money and leadership are most effective when guided by clarity, confidence, compassion, and alignment with purpose.

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Click here to learn more about Isobo, SignatureFD and their Net Worthwhile.

Did this podcast spark something in you or get you to take action in some way? I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback on our conversation. You can hit me up on Instagram @lakhdar_coaching, LinkedIn: /hakimlakhdar, Twitter @LakhdarCoaching, and Facebook LakhdarCoaching.

I’m always looking to connect with people who are passionate about leadership as well as companies who value and support strong leaders in their own organization. If that’s you or you know someone, then drop me a line at hakim@lakhdarcoaching.com.

Check out previous episodes of Access Your Leadership on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.