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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
8. The Courage to "Be Me"
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In today’s episode we look at what it means to Courageous…
Intentional Optimism - a refresher
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
Topics discussed in this episode:
What does it mean to be Courageous?
- Leading [1:42]
- Charisma - others are attracted to the fact that I value them
- Servanthood - put others first
- Vision - believing in my vision to serve and inspire
- Adventurous [5:05]
- Try New Things - Be willing! Things, processes, experiences
- Undaunted - not intimidated or discouraged by circumstances
- Fun - be a “challenge accepter” - all in the perspective
- Resilience [8:05]
- Character - Who you are when no one’s looking
- Consistency - I do the small things, daily, that make big things possible. My processes and methods are aligned with my "why."
- Focus - eye on the prize
Now what?
Where do you lack Courage? [11:33]
- Stepping into a leadership role : Do it with humility, valuing and serving others, and sharing your vision.
- Embrace an attitude of adventure: Tag me in a 30 day "New Things" Challenge.
- Decide what’s important: Focusing, and consistently practicing what we commit to will build up our resilience.
- Contact me! Just #trynewthings! #theintentionaloptimist
- Tell me how you’re having fun.
- Tag me in your new adventures and tell me how you are being resilient and how you have decided to lead.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Prov. 31:10-31
- Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones, James Clear [9:40]
- “Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.” Clear, p 16.
- “A slight change in your daily habits can guide your life to a very different destination.” Clear, p 17.
- Blog post “Develop Quiet Courage - 12 Steps" [12:45]
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Email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com and let me know how I can be your professional encourager!
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