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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.
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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Episode 127 - Cutting Through The Static, with Lauri Smith
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Have you ever heard of a CVO (Caring Visionary Officer)? Lauri Smith the author of Your Voice Matters: A Guide to Speaking Soulfully When It Counts, is the first one for me! She’s an intuitive public speaking and leadership coach, helps visionaries on a soul-driven mission to stand in their power, speak their truth and lead. Her mission is to call forth more open-hearted leaders so they can do their part to change the world with authenticity, creativity and courage.
Leadership Principle:
Leaders need to develop 3 traits:
- Develop a vision
- Communication of the vision
- Creatively navigate to the vision
Habits to help you stay on top of your goals:
- Yoga / meditation
- If feeling overwhelmed, disengage and go for a walk or a stretch - shift the energy
Green Flags to help you determine if you’re ready for a shift:
- Listen to your intuition - the more you listen, the more you see.
Advice to start listening:
- Ask what your body wants you to know. Notice if it is pulling you towards or resisting.
- Writing down thoughts creates clarity
- 2% truth rule. Identify the kernel of truth in the message - it’s not 100% true it’s only 2% true.
Where to find Lauri:
Website: Voice Matters
LinkedIn: Lauri Smith
Facebook: Lauri Smith
Instagram: @voice_matters_llc
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