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Stand Tall & Own It - Empowering Purpose-Driven Women to Lead with Authenticity and Impact
"Just be you!" they say. But for high-performing women, "just being you" hasn’t always felt safe or practical—whether it’s at work, school, church, or even at exclusive networking events. For purpose-driven women and founders, holding back can limit your impact and undermine your authenticity.
Even in a world that’s more welcoming to strong female leaders, feeling truly "safe" in your own skin is still a challenge. To lead with clarity and confidence, you must first understand your value, embrace your individuality, and recognize that the solutions you need are as unique as you are.
This podcast is for modern women who lead with purpose and are ready to embrace their full potential and create an impact that aligns with their vision and values. It’s time to find the clarity and confidence to lead in a way that’s authentic to you. Join me as we explore how to navigate challenges, honor your unique path, and make a lasting difference.
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Stand Tall & Own It - Empowering Purpose-Driven Women to Lead with Authenticity and Impact
Episode 119 - Through The Lens of Comedy, with Merit Kahn
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Merit Kahn is the CEO of SELLect Sales Development, author of Myth Shift: Challenging The Truths That Sabotage Success, co-host of The Smarter Sales Show podcast. She is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and a Certified Speaking Professional. Merit is also a stand-up comedian. She uses her comedy in her business adding even more success in helping others reflect and laugh. Because life should be filled with laughter at work and at play. Since 1998, Merit has worked with salespeople, entrepreneurs, professionals and sales teams teaching them how to stop selling and start getting SELLected by their ideal clients.
Merit’s Leadership Principle:
Open minds close deals. Be open. It makes all the difference.
Habits or “Repeaters” to help with productivity
- First thing in the morning, spend 15 minutes writing each day - get everything out of your brain.
- Highlight 3 things you accomplished at the end of each day and 3 you intend for the next day.
- Keep track of things that happen - this is fuel for the comedy.
Interested in developing your own comedy, or just not take yourself so seriously?
- Be prepared. You need to look at life through a whole new lens.
- Be observant. What upsets you? That’s usually where the funny stuff is.
- Ask questions. Dig down to what’s at the heart of your own issues.
- Go experience comedy in person - it’s one of the best ways to learn how to laugh at yourself.
Where to find Merit:
Website: Merit Kahn – Merit Kahn
Facebook: Merit Kahn, CSP
LinkedIn: Merit Kahn
Podcast: Podcast Freebie – Merit Kahn
Instagram: @meritkahn
Complementary Resources:
What Is Intentional Optimism?
Andrea’s Favorite Planning & Productivity Tools
Become an Intentional Optimist!
All my links
Health & Wellness: Plexus
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