Leadership isn’t just a role. It’s a reflection of your life.
Most leaders try to guide others with skills and strategies alone. But real influence comes from somewhere deeper — from the story you carry, the beliefs you’ve built, and the truth you’ve learned through pain, pressure, and growth.
Rooted to Rise is a guide for leaders who want more than checklists and quick fixes. It is for the ones who feel called to lead with meaning — even when the world around them feels heavy, broken, or stuck.
Drawing from her journey as a nurse, an executive, a healer, and a transformational coach, Diane Gudmundson shows you why the hardest parts of your past can become your greatest source of strength. Through her AWAKEN–LISTEN–ALIGN™ framework, she helps you see how your personal healing becomes the foundation for powerful, heart-led leadership.
Inside, you will learn:
• why burnout, doubt, and people-pleasing are often symptoms of old stories
• how to listen to yourself in a new way, so you can lead with calm and clarity
• how your past experiences quietly shape how you communicate and connect
• how to rise into the leader you were always meant to be — without pushing harder or doing more
This book will help you reconnect with who you are, reclaim your voice, and rise into a form of leadership that feels strong, steady, and deeply human.
If you’ve ever sensed you were meant for more, this book will show you how to step into it — rooted, clear, and ready to rise.