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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.
Episodes
217 episodes
Clear Communication in Leadership: Build Trust & Drive Results
1 BIG Idea: Clear communication is a leader’s responsibility — it builds trust, drives alignment, and strengthens relationships.3 Ways to Apply This:Know Your Audience: Tailor your message to their pe...
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Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Build Unshakable Confidence
Practical strategies to silence self-doubt, embrace your expertise, and lead with confidence.1 BIG Idea: Overcoming imposter syndrome starts by challenging your ABCs: Assumptions, Beliefs, and Conditioning — and the key to bre...
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How to Be Vulnerable & Authentic as a Leader
How Great Leaders Use Vulnerability to Inspire Trust and Drive Results Learn how vulnerability can be your secret weapon for building stronger teams and achieving leadership success.1 BIG Idea:Vulnerabili...
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Your Leadership Legacy Starts with Your Why – Here’s How
1 BIG Idea:Your leadership legacy isn’t just about what you accomplish—it’s about who you are, why you lead, and how you impact others. It all starts with knowing your why.3 Ways to Apply This:
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Stop Waiting for Permission: It’s Time to Take Up Space
1 BIG Idea:Leadership isn’t granted—it’s claimed. You don’t need permission to take up space, set boundaries, and thrive in leadership. When you stop waiting for approval and start leading with intention, you create lasting impact...
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Lead Your Way: Authentic Leadership and Breaking the Mold
In this episode, we explore how to lead authentically in a world full of expectations. As a purpose-driven female leader, you face external pressures and societal norms that may pull you away from your true leadership style. The key to thriving...
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Unexpected Leadership: How to Adapt and Lead with Confidence
1 BIG Idea:Leadership isn’t always planned—it often finds us in unexpected moments. The key to navigating these surprises is adaptability, confidence, and staying grounded in your Core Values.3 Ways to Apply This:
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How to Lead with Clarity by Aligning Your Actions to Core Values
1 BIG Idea: In this episode, we explore how aligning your actions with your Core Values creates leadership clarity, helping you lead with confidence and authenticity.3 Ways to Apply This:Define Your Core Values ...
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How Purpose-Driven Women Lead with Confidence, Even in Uncertainty
As women leaders, uncertainty isn’t something to fear—it’s something we’re built to navigate with strength and purpose. In this episode, we dive into how embracing your Core Values and purpose can unlock unshakable confidence, empowering you to...
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Own Your Leadership: Building Confidence and Accountability
1 BIG Idea: Embracing your leadership role by taking full responsibility not only builds your confidence but also strengthens trust and accountability within your team.3 Ways You Can Apply This:Conduct a Respon...
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The Power of Reflection in Leadership
1 BIG Idea:Reflection is essential for authentic leadership, helping you clarify your values, enhance decision-making, and grow continuously.3 Ways You Can Apply This:Set Regular Reflection Times: Ded...
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24:01
Discover Your Leadership Identity: The Path to Authenticity
1 Big Idea:Authentic leadership is about who you are, not just what you do.5 Ways You Can Apply This:Clarify Your Strengths - Recognize natural leadership abilities and take assessments like Str...
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Thriving at 200: Leadership Insights to Grow Your Business and Succeed
1 BIG Idea:Celebrating milestones clarifies lessons learned, sets a vision for future growth, and reminds us that perseverance leads to thriving.3 Ways You Can Apply This:Embrace Perseverance: Reflect o...
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Curious Leadership with Laura Buckley: Thriving Cultures, Stronger Teams, and 2025 Success
There are only 10 days to Christmas and just two weeks until 2025—can you believe it? The year is almost over, and with it comes a mix of excitement and uncertainty about what’s ahead. So, let me ask: what’s giving you hope for 2025? And what’s...
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Core Values in Leadership: How Leslee Owen Transformed Her Life & Business
Discover how uncovering and embracing your core values can transform your business and life in this inspiring conversation with Leslee Owen, Co-Founder and CEO of Movement Maker Web Design Agency. Leslee’s journey is a testament to the power of...
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Deconstruction & Core Values: Your Blueprint for Authentic Growth
As the year winds down, it's natural to reflect on where we've been and where we're headed. In this episode, we're diving into a powerful and often misunderstood concept: Deconstruction—not just as a personal growth tool but as a vital p...
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33:45
Money Mindset and Core Values: Finding Wealth and Joy with Hanna Bier
We’re just six weeks from 2025, and it’s time to OWN the things that shape our lives—starting with our relationship with money. Today, I’m joined by money coach Hanna Bier, creator of the Money Bliss program, to explore how emotional healing, f...
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57:30
Style Tips & Confidence: Owning Your Body Image with Angela Foster
As we count down the final seven weeks of 2024, it’s time to focus on topics that many of us, as professional women, work to truly own. In this “Own It” series, we’re exploring aspects of life that don’t always come naturally but are essential ...
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Navigating Post-Election Emotions: Joanna Kleinman on Silencing Your Inner Critic for Lasting Fulfillment
Today’s guest, Joanna Kleinman, brings a powerful message for anyone feeling the weight of post-election emotions. Joanna is a psychotherapist, leadership coach, and best-selling author of Dethroning Your Inner Critic. With over 30 yea...
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55:45
Just Be You: Survivor’s Liz Wilcox on Building an Authentic Business and Leading with Confidence
In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Wilcox, an Email Marketing Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and Survivor 46 final four! Known as the Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, Liz built a six-figure business by teaching small business ...
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55:09
Leadership: Legacy—The Reason for Intentional Development and Lasting Impact
In the final episode of our leadership series, “The Four R’s of Leadership,” we’re focusing on Legacy—what you’re building and leaving behind as a leader.Leadership is influence, and every leader leaves a legacy, whether in...
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34:26
Leadership: Setting Your Team Up for Success and Achieving Results
In this third episode of our leadership series, we shift our focus to the Results of leadership. After exploring the importance of understanding your Role as a leader and mastering the Responsibility of communication, we now dive into how to se...
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Leadership: Mastering Communication - The #1 Skill for Effective Leaders
In this second episode of the Leadership Series, I share why communication is the #1 responsibility of a leader. Learn what’s beneath effective communication skills that drive team success and organizational growth. Discover the importance of c...
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38:37
Leadership: Understanding Your Role & Building a Strong Foundation for Success
🎙️ LIVE2LEAD Season is Here!Between October 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025, I have access to an incredible leadership tool—LIVE2LEAD—that will inspire, encourage, and challenge you to become a more effective leader...
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Lead Across Generations Now: Unlock Multi-Generational Communication with Core Values
In this fourth episode of my series on integrating Core Values into life and business, I explore the profound impact Core Values have on intergenerational communication and relationships. With six generations now represented in the workforce fo...
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