I recently had a conversation with leadership coach Margaret Williams, author of The Empowered Leader, that went beyond strategy or success metrics. We explored something deeper: how mortality awareness can transform the way we lead, decide, and live.
Margaret has successfully coached hundreds of high-achieving leaders who, despite their accomplishments, often feel disconnected from purpose. Together how reconnecting with mortality can bring people back to clarity, authenticity, and courage.
In our discussion, we looked at how facing death isn’t morbid; it’s medicine for a modern leader. It strips away pretence and returns us to what’s real, the values, relationships, and callings that actually matter. When you know time is finite, priorities shift fast. Decisions become clear.
This conversation bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary research, showing how “death reflection” enhances creativity, focus, and resilience.
Because when you make peace with death, you can lead, and live, with purpose.
Live happy,
Hoppy
