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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 115: Doing Things with Ease & Grace, with Mary Henderson
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Mary is a heart centered, compassionate and tenacious entrepreneur who thrives on human transformation and witnessing people fulfill their dreams. With 20+ years’ experience building 7 & 8 figure businesses & building high-performance sales teams in the IT sector and 15 years delivering online solutions for large and small businesses. She helps Service Based Business Owners, Coaches and Consultants turn their knowledge, wisdom and skills into a scalable & profitable online business and brand so they become an authority in their niche or industry.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Leadership Principles:
Know who you are in your natural state of being. This becomes your brand.
Habits:
- Journaling - write EVERY day.
- Daily prayer.
Green Flags:
- Am I prepared to face good days and VERY bad days?
- Am I prepared to do the work?
- Am I willing to be strategic?
Advice:
- What direction should I go? Who can I serve and what can I promise?
- Find someone with experience to learn from.
Where to find Mary:
Website: Mary Henderson
Facebook: 30 Day Authority Accelerator
LinkedIn: Mary Henderson
Instagram: @maryhendersoncoaching
New Masterclasses:
https://30dayauthorityaccelerator.com/
https://www.maryhendersoncoaching.com/free-master-classes/
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What Is Intentional Optimism?
Andrea’s Favorite Planning & Productivity Tools
Become an Intentional Optimist!
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