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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.
If you're ready to explore your Core Values, check out my Core Values Course and Core Values Coaching for tools and support to help you grow. Subscribe now and start owning your journey today!
To learn more about Andrea Johnson and Intentional Optimism, visit www.theintentionaloptimist.com/Links.
Stand Tall & Own It - Empowering Purpose-Driven Women to Lead with Authenticity and Impact
Best of Season 1: Episode 5 - Open Source Leadership with Monique Minnick
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
Monique Minnick is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with a background in human resources, transformation, education, training and development. As she embraces her need to serve by being active within the non-profit community her natural tendencies to lead focus on relationships and connections. Monique is an information collector and believes that Leaders are Learners. Monique’s purpose, supporting the betterment of other people, is highlighted here in her varied and interesting life. She is a constant learner, and what she learns, she immediately shares.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Asking good questions
- The betterment of other people
- Relationships & connecting
- Intersection of preparation and opportunity
- Leaders are learners
Now what?
- Establish two key habits
- Planning while leaving room for flex and flow
- Self Care
- How to get started working with nonprofits
- Be willing to serve first
- Use your skill set to help them improve
- Spend time doing the things that match your personal beliefs
- Be willing to say ‘yes’
- Remember that time is more important than the dollar
Resources mentioned in this episode:
21 Laws of Leadership John C Maxwell.
Nonprofits:
IRON Lives
Bedford Ride
Mustache for Kids / Grow For It!
The Listening
Personality Testing:
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Maxwell Method of DISC - with Andrea Johnson
Where to find Monique:
Website: https://minnickenterprises.com/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueminnick/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinnickEnterprisesLLC
Want to get more involved?
Are you interested in your own DISC assessment or certification in speaking, training or coaching? Get more information on at: Andrea Johnson - The John Maxwell Team
Email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com and let me know how I can be your professional encourager!
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