A new framework for the deepest kind of leadership.
Modern psychology has done so much to help us understand our thoughts and emotions, but I believe there's an even deeper layer of every human being — which I call the soul. The most powerful way to lead is to return to the truest part of who you already are.
In Lead From Your Soul, Cheryl Donaldson introduces a transformative framework that goes beyond conventional leadership wisdom. This book is for leaders, professionals, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of who they truly are and how that authenticity can reshape their relationships, their work, and their impact in the world.
Drawing on years of clinical practice, research in depth psychology, and her own journey of self-discovery, Cheryl reveals how our deepest wounds become our greatest teachers, and how returning to our soul is not a luxury—it's a necessity for meaningful leadership in times of complexity.
What you'll find inside
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The Soul Framework
A practical model for understanding the layers of consciousness that shape how you lead and live.
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Healing Imprints
How childhood patterns become leadership patterns—and how to transform them.
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Leading from Depth
Real-world applications and practices for bringing this framework into your daily leadership.
"The soul is not a metaphor. It is the most real thing about you."
A companion for daily practice and self-inquiry.
The Lead From Your Soul Guided Journal is designed to be a daily companion as you explore the framework introduced in the book. Whether you're a longtime reader of Cheryl's work or new to this philosophy, this journal offers a structured yet open space for reflection, inquiry, and integration.
With thoughtfully crafted prompts, contemplative exercises, and space for your own voice, this journal guides you deeper into your own soul—exploring what's true for you, where you're being called to grow, and how your deepest self can show up more fully in your life and work.
Words from those who've worked with Cheryl.
Cheryl helped me understand not just what I was doing, but why — at a level I had never been able to reach before.
Senior Executive, London
This work gave me a language for something I'd always felt but couldn't name. It changed how I parent and how I lead.
International School Principal
I've read dozens of leadership books. This is the only one that made me cry.
Executive Director, New York