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 42. Breaking up with Corporate - Katrina Roddy
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Chicago Illinois native, Katrina Roddy worked 30 years in Corporate Insurance before being laid off. It was at that moment when she chose to take her acquired skills in corporate and created her own career as an Author/Entrepreneur Coach. This best-selling author of "Steal your SKILLS from Corporate", will coach you through the mindset it takes to transition from employee status to becoming the CEO of your life as a new entrepreneur!
TOPICS discussed:
- Using your toolkit
- Share your skills
- Recognize your experience as SKILLS
- Leadership Principle
- Curiosity - having the ‘want’ to learn and teach others
- Lead by listening and learning
- Key Habit
- Be able to listen to yourself - sit still even when your mind is racing
- Meditation
- Physical movement
NEXT Steps:
Are you in the middle of a corporate breakup? These 5 steps will help you transition.
- M - Mindset and Meditation
- O - Be Open to a New Title
- V - Value Your Relationships
- E - Evaluate Your Money
- S - Share Your Story
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