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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
“Just be you,” they say. But for many high-achievers, “just being you” hasn’t always felt safe or practical—whether it’s at work, school, church, or even in leadership circles. For purpose-driven leaders, holding back can limit your impact and undermine your authenticity.
Even in workplaces that claim to value individuality, leading with confidence and conviction still takes courage. To lead with steadiness and clarity, you must first understand your values, embrace your individuality, and recognize that the solutions you need are as unique as you are.
Stand Tall & Own It is for modern leaders who want to lead with purpose, integrity, and courage—without sacrificing who they are. Each episode explores how to navigate challenges, make values-anchored decisions, and cultivate the discernment to think critically in a noisy world.
If you’re ready to explore your Core Values and lead with intention, check out my Core Values Blueprint and Core Values Coaching for practical tools to help you grow.
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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Episode 80 - The Heart of Listening with Sophie Wadsworth
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Sophie provides executive coaching and nonprofit consulting with a passion for helping leaders craft compelling, mission-centered stories, and build strategic messaging throughout their organizations. She provides training and webinars on storytelling, how to craft winning pitches and presentations, and public speaking skills for leaders. Sophie is the author of an award-winning collection of poetry and a selected storyteller for WGBH’s Stories from the Stage on World Channel. She lives with her family and one very animated cat near Boston, Massachusetts.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Discover your origin story, and where you want to go.
- Find your voice.
Habits:
- Get outside and tune in to that “story”
- Eat well: see food as both medicine and joy
- Read. Expand your mind and horizons.
Green Flags:
- Know your goals.
- Know your non-negotiables.
- Understand what flexibility you need.
Advice:
- Do you need some career coaching? Someone to help you ask all the questions?
- Look carefully at the timing and how it lines up with your goals.
Where to find Sophie:
Website: Sophie Wadsworth
Learn more at http://www.sophiewadsworth.com.
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