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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageBoundaries Are Leadership: Lead With Clarity, Not ApologyFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEABoundaries are not rejection—they are leadership. Setting and holding clear boundaries protects your energy, builds trust, and models integrity. For purpose-driven women, boundaries are not about being mean or difficult; they are about leading with clarity, courage, and care.3 WAYS TO APPLY THISProtect your energy: Identify one place where overextending is costing you and draw a line.Model healthy leadership: Communicate boundaries clearly so your team feels safe to do the same.Anchor in Core Values: Use your va...
2025-10-1421 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageJoyful Defiance: Leading With ConvictionFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAWhat does resistance really look like in leadership? It’s not rebellion or rage — it’s conviction anchored in joy. In this episode, Andrea Johnson, The Intentional Optimist, explains how joyful defiance helps women leaders resist conformity, lead with authenticity, and protect their humanity in high-pressure environments.3 WAYS TO APPLY THISHold firm to one Core Value this week, even if it costs you comfort or approval.Practice joy as resistance — choose humor, gratitude, or curiosity instead of cynicism.Pair clarity...
2025-10-0717 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageStop Reacting. Start Leading.Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAKnowing your Core Values is just the beginning. The Recognize–Reflect–Respond rhythm is how you lead with intention instead of instinct—especially when things feel fast, loud, or reactive.3 WAYS TO APPLY THISPause before responding—ask: “What value is at stake here?”Buy time with: “I need a moment to think about how I want to respond.”Check: Am I reacting from urgency—or responding from clarity?3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhere am I most reactive righ...
2025-09-3022 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageYou’ve Been Taught to Ignore This Leadership SuperpowerFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEACritical thinking is your responsibility—not rebellion. It’s how real leaders lead. This episode helps you reclaim your mind, challenge the assumptions shaping your choices, and use discernment as a powerful leadership tool.4 WAYS TO APPLY THISPause before reacting—give yourself space to thinkUse your Core Values as a decision filterAsk better questions: Who benefits if I believe this?Pay attention to emotional signals and your body’s wisdom3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhere do I fee...
2025-09-0936 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageNavigate Hard Conversations with Confidence: Get Clear Before You SpeakFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAHard conversations don’t get easier—but you can get steadier. When you root yourself in your values before you speak, you lead with integrity, courage, and connection, no matter the situation.3 WAYS TO APPLY THISName your values first — before rehearsing or reacting.Clarify your goal — is it connection, boundary-setting, or repair?Own your part — take responsibility without carrying what isn’t yours.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhat value of mine is a...
2025-09-0229 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageYou Got the Results. Lead Strategically.Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAResults aren’t the end—they’re the beginning. Strategic leaders know how to use outcomes to refine how they lead. This episode shows you how to read what your results are really telling you—and how to lead better because of them.4 WAYS TO APPLY THISReview recent outcomes—beyond the surface wins or missesAsk what each result reveals about your leadership patternsRevisit the Recognize. Reflect. Respond. framework for strategic growthAvoid common traps like rushing forward or misreading success3 QUE...
2025-08-2627 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageThe Leadership Strategy You’re Probably Overlooking: TrustFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEATrust isn’t optional—it’s the strategic foundation of leadership that lasts. If you want results that scale and a team that thrives, you need to lead with trust at the center.4 WAYS TO APPLY THISUnderstand what trust actually requires from you as a leader—beyond likability.Recognize common trust breakers and learn how to repair them with humility.Model trust to shape your team culture and create psychological safety.Revisit your Core Values to align your leadership with wha...
2025-08-1921 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageFall. Learn. Rise. Resilient Leaders Get the Real ResultsFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEASetbacks don’t sideline real leaders—they shape them. If you want results that actually last, resilience isn’t optional—it’s the edge.4 WAYS TO APPLY THISStop glossing over failure—name it, and let it teach you.Audit your last flop: What part of you was missing from that moment?Reconnect with your Core Values before you “try again.”Reset with one move that honors who you are—not what they expect.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhat’s one s...
2025-08-1219 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageLegacy Is Earned—And It Starts with ResultsFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEALeadership legacy isn’t built on good intentions—it’s built on results. Real, values-aligned outcomes are the evidence that your leadership is working and worth remembering.3 WAYS TO APPLY THISDefine the results you want to be known forLet your Core Values shape the way you pursue those resultsCelebrate the small wins—they’re the real building blocks of legacy3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhat result from the last 6 months am I most proud of?What does...
2025-08-0516 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEmpower Your Team for Results: Leadership That Drives PerformanceFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAYou can’t reach bold goals alone. Empowered teams are how leaders multiply their impact—and that means creating the systems, structure, and trust they need to succeed.4 WAYS TO APPLY THISClarify mid-year goals with your team—not just for them.Equip your team with tools and encouragement to own their part.Let go of control by modeling ownership, not micromanagement.Shift your mindset from solo operator to system builder.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhat team-l...
2025-07-2917 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageSet Bolder Goals: Why Women Leaders Must Stop Playing SmallFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEABold goals aren’t just strategic—they’re sovereign. When women leaders own bold, measurable goals, they don’t just reach new outcomes—they transform how they lead, influence, and thrive.4 WAYS TO APPLY THISChallenge the inner critic that says “just be grateful” or “stay quiet.”Recognize where you’ve softened your goals to stay safe or likable.Use the B.O.L.D. Framework to test if your goal is Brave, Owned, Leading, and Defined.Revisit your midyear goals and ask: do th...
2025-07-2217 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageHow to Build a Resilient Team: Leadership that Fuels Long-Term SuccessFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAResilient teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built—on purpose—by leaders who understand that the culture they create directly impacts whether their people thrive or burn out.4 WAYS TO APPLY THISCreate space for reflection—individually and togetherNormalize asking for help and naming limitsBuild in recovery rhythms after high-output seasonsFoster peer-to-peer support and shared ownership3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhat signs of team burnout am I seeing right now?Have I created enough space for...
2025-07-1520 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageLead with Purpose and Performance: How Real Leaders Get ResultsFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAYou don’t have to choose between being authentic and getting results. When you lead from your values, your goals become more sustainable—and your leadership more impactful.4 WAYS TO APPLY THISReframe goals to reflect how you want to show up.Use the HIPE Framework to assess what’s working.Reflect on where performance has outpaced integrity.Align goals with Core Values to reduce burnout.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhere in your leadership are you perfor...
2025-07-0820 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageMid-Year Reset: How Purpose-Driven Leaders Recommit to What MattersFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAMid-year isn’t a crisis point—it’s a leadership checkpoint. Recommitting to your goals isn’t failure—it’s growth in action.4 WAYS TO APPLY THISReflect, refine, and recommit with purposeUse SMART or HIPE goals based on your seasonLead with resilience, growth, and purposeChoose one goal to recommit to—or reshape3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhat have I accomplished so far—even if it wasn’t what I originally planned?Where do I feel out of sync with m...
2025-07-0127 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageThink Like a CEO: Use AI to Clarify, Create, and Communicate with ConfidenceFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAAI can serve as your Chief of Staff—helping you think, plan, and lead more strategically—if you use it with intention, strategy, and voice.4 WAYS TO APPLY THISUse AI to clarify your next step.Brainstorm and plan without starting from scratch.Refine your message before sharing it.Let AI support—not replace—your Core Values-led voice.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhere do I most need clarity right now—in my strategy, communication, or creative flow?...
2025-06-2426 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageReframe Your Mindset: How to Use AI to Quiet Your Inner CriticFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAYour inner critic doesn’t have to run the show. In this episode, I share how I use ChatGPT as a reframing partner to challenge limiting beliefs, rewrite unhelpful narratives, and lead from a grounded, empowered mindset.3 WAYS TO APPLY THISUse the ABC model (Assumptions, Beliefs, Conditioning) to identify where your inner critic got its voiceTry my “Battery Check” to assess your emotional leadership capacity before the day beginsStart a morning mindset rhythm with AI using prompts that reflect your C...
2025-06-1725 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageBuild with Intention: The Core Values Blueprint for Leadership ClarityFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAYour Core Values aren’t a buzzword or a branding exercise—they’re your leadership blueprint. In fast-paced environments, they act as your internal compass, helping you stay grounded in who you are and lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction.5 WAYS TO APPLY THISUse your Core Values as a real-time decision-making toolBuild awareness around how micro-decisions shape culture and trustReflect after high-pressure moments to assess value alignmentIncorporate weekly grounding practices to stay centeredReturn to your Core Values when tech, timeli...
2025-06-1020 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageUsing AI Without Losing Your Leadership Voice | ChatGPT for Women in LeadershipFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAAI is a powerful tool—but it should never replace your leadership. When you root your use of tools like ChatGPT in your Core Values, you amplify your clarity without compromising your voice.5 WAYS TO APPLY THISApproach AI like a strategic partner, not a shortcutUse values-based prompts to clarify decisions, not make them for youDraft communications that sound like you, then refine with discernmentUpload foundational identity tools (DISC profile, Core Values Blueprint, etc.) to help the tool understand your le...
2025-06-0319 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageSelf-Care Is Leadership: Set Boundaries, Prevent Burnout, Lead with ClarityFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEA Self-care isn’t a reward for good behavior—it’s the foundation of sustainable leadership. When you lead from your Core Values, boundaries become decisions, not defenses—and burnout becomes preventable.5 WAYS TO APPLY THISBuild a rhythm of honest, identity-rooted reflectionUse your Core Values as your boundary blueprintCreate protected Think Space to process, not just produceProtect your decision energy with intentional systemsAudit your support structures so you’re not leading in isolation3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhat’s d...
2025-05-2723 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageWant Brave Teams? Build This Kind of Confidence FirstFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAInternal confidence isn’t just for you—it’s the key to building safe, trust-filled environments where your team can show up, speak up, and grow.5 WAYS TO APPLY THISReconnect with your Core Values to create clarity and confidenceShift from judgment to curiosity when reflecting on leadership habitsPractice authentic leadership in small, consistent waysAsk for honest input and let your response build trustNormalize growth, learning, and even mistakes—starting with yourself3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhere do...
2025-05-2032 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageHow Resilient Leaders Show Up in the FireFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAResilient leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about showing up with clarity, steadiness, and grace when everything feels uncertain. When you pair resilience with responsibility, you don’t just survive the pressure — you create trust, stability, and growth.Resilience builds capacity. Responsibility builds trust. Together, they create transformational leadership.5 WAYS TO APPLY THISTake ownership of hard decisions — even the messy onesUse pressure to re-anchor in your Core ValuesCreate a rhythm of checking...
2025-05-1321 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageMixed Messages Are Killing Your Leadership—Here’s How to Fix ItFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Why clear, values-driven communication is your most important leadership tool1 BIG IDEA Effective communication isn’t just a leadership skill—it’s a leadership responsibility. When your words don’t land, you don’t lead. In this episode, we explore why values-based communication is essential to building trust, shaping culture, and owning your leadership impact.5 WAYS TO APPLY THISStop focusing on what you said—start owning how it was receivedUse the Recognize, Reflect, Respond framework to realign your message...
2025-05-0621 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageResilient. Skilled. Unshakable. Three Core Skills That Make Your Leadership LastFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEALong-term leadership isn’t about titles or talent—it’s about resilience, consistency, and the intentional development of emotional intelligence, decision-making, and adaptability.5 WAYS TO APPLY THISCommit to personal growth as a leader—not just knowledge, but true transformationUse tools like DISC and Core Values Coaching to deepen your self-awarenessAsk for feedback that’s structured, safe, and actionable—especially when under stressSet both SMART and HIPE goals to support outcome and process-based growthIntegrate what you’re learning by connecting it to your Cor...
2025-04-2928 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageAgile on Purpose: Leadership Confidence in ChaosFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!BIG IDEAConfidence in leadership doesn’t come from controlling every variable—it comes from knowing how to lead when everything feels out of control. Agile leaders don’t just pivot—they stay grounded in their values and lead with steady presence, clarity, and courage.5 WAYS TO APPLY THISRecognize agility as a leadership posture, not a panic moveUse your Core Values as anchors in uncertain situationsCommunicate clearly and consistently—even when you don’t have all the answersPractice presence by...
2025-04-2217 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageWhy Resilience Comes FirstFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!BIG IDEAConfidence doesn’t come first—it comes through resilience. True leadership confidence is earned in the hard moments, forged by experience, and grounded in honoring your Core Values. If you want to lead with authenticity and impact, resilience isn’t optional—it’s foundational.5 WAYS TO APPLY THISRecognize emotional bypassing in yourself and others—name the struggle honestly.Reflect on which of your Core Values is being honored or dishonored in hard moments.Reframe your narrative by shifting from “this is a disa...
2025-04-1517 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageClear Communication in Leadership: Build Trust & Drive ResultsFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!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 perspectives and concerns.Simplify Your Message: Focus on clarity and eliminate unnecessary jargon.Embrace Feedback: Encourage open dialogue to ensure your message is understood.3 Questions to Ask Yourself:Am I communicating clearly, or leaving room for confusion?How can I ensure my message alig...
2025-04-0128 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageOvercome Imposter Syndrome and Build Unshakable ConfidenceFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!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 breaking free is my Identify, Acknowledge, Empower process.3 Ways to Apply This:Spot the Patterns: Pay attention to when self-doubt shows up — what triggers it?Reframe the Narrative: Challenge limiting beliefs by identifying the subconscious messages behind them.Build Your Confidence Bank: Create a ‘Proof...
2025-03-2519 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageHow to Be Vulnerable & Authentic as a LeaderFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!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:Vulnerability is not a weakness—it’s a powerful leadership tool that helps you build trust, inspire loyalty, and drive results. By embracing vulnerability, you can show your team that you’re human, create an environment of psychological safety, and unlock new levels of innovation and collaboration.3 Ways to Apply This:
2025-03-1822 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageYour Leadership Legacy Starts with Your Why – Here’s HowFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!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:Clarify Your Core Values – Your why is rooted in what truly matters to you. Identify your values and ensure they align with your leadership.Define Your Leadership Legacy Statement – Write down the impact you want to leave behind and how you want to be reme...
2025-03-1129 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageStop Waiting for Permission: It’s Time to Take Up SpaceFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!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.3 Ways to Apply This:Claim Your Leadership Space – Stop asking if you belong and start leading like you do.Set Boundaries That Protect Your Energy – Leadership isn’t sustainable without clear limits.Shift from Survival Mode to Thriving –...
2025-03-0423 min
Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the FutureEp #143: Andrea Johnson: How to Use Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) at WorkHad an AHA or Insight? Share it:Andrea Johnson shows how using emotional intelligence (EQ) empowers your leadership and elevates your influence. Tune in to discover how to lead with empathy and inspire success!In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show, we’re joined by Andrea Johnson, The Intentional Optimist, who helps leaders unlock their potential through self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and by leaning into their authentic selves. She brings her unique insights into how leaders can not only improve their leadership skills but also empower and inspire their teams to th...
2024-10-2127 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageGrief Amid Victories Navigating the Loss of Ideas, Identity, and Embracing ChangeFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Discover the power of embracing change and navigating through the inevitable stages of grief in this empowering episode. Join Andrea Johnson as she shares her personal journey of transformation over the past 7 years, shedding light on the loss of beliefs, identities, and the security of knowing the answers.Tune in to learn how acknowledging and grieving what you lose or give up, is essential for embracing who you are and unlocking your full potential. Gain insights into navigating the seven stages of grief to find clarity, freedom, and...
2024-05-1329 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CouragePermission Granted: What's Your Next Move?Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!If there was one thing I would tell my 25 year old self, it would be “Andrea, you have permission to make your own choices and decisions… Basically, to think for yourself.” In this week’s episode, we walk through the deceptively simple concept of how to give yourself permission - in any area. How many times have you said (this week) “I can’t?” Well, what if you actually could? Permission granted. Now what?Let’s Stand Tall and Own it.Learn more her...
2024-02-1919 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageIntentional 2024: A Thoughtful Approach To Resolutions & GoalsFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Do you set resolutions? Do you keep them? What about goals? What if all you needed in order to achieve your goals for 2024 was to understand your values and set some intentions? In this episode you’ll learn the importance of knowing you and how you function, then tailoring your “goals” to help you thrive. For a deeper discussion, DM me @theintentionaloptimist (IG or LI) or email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com. I’d love to hear how you will embrace this challenge in 2024.Episod...
2024-01-2939 min
SunCastHow to improve the lives of 2 Billion people, Green Empowerment with Andrea Johnson (Giving Tuesday) Each year we highlight one non-profit making a big impact in the world, and we ask you to join us in supporting their mission on Giving Tuesday.Nonprofits play a crucial role in international development, often solving equity gaps and civic/infrastructure gaps that for-profit, corporate and even governmental organizations are incapable of addressing. They envision a better world and strive to make it reality, particularly for the underserved and marginalized. This year’s nonprofit for our annual Giving Tuesday episode is Green Empowerment, who are bringing clean water and renewable energy to rural communities ac...
2023-11-2848 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageStand Tall & Own it, A NEW PODCAST, with Andrea JohnsonFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Welcome to STAND TALL & OWN IT, formerly the Intentional Optimists, Unconventional Leaders Podcast.Our first episode drops September 4th, but today you’re getting a glimpse into what’s in store with this powerful rebrand.It’s time to step up and lead with authenticity! I'm excited to embark on a whole new leg of this transformative journey with you. We're shifting focus, going all-in on self-discovery and empowerment for high-performing female leaders. Buckle up as we dig deep, confront limiting beliefs, and challenge traditional thinking. It's t...
2023-08-2823 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 87 - Let's Talk About the Long Game, Andrea Johnson & Pam ShermanFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Today I talked with Pam Sherman about the revelation that the work we do on ourselves is never a quick fix. For long term staying power, we need to adjust our mindset and remember we’re in this for the long haul. Tackle Mindsets:Let go of your negative thoughts about yourselfDevelop practices daily of gratitude and appreciation for your bodyDevelop PracticesExercise every day / Log your foodLook at YOURSELF everydayTalk to yourself with kindness and love onlyHow t...
2022-05-2336 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 83 - What IS Empowerment, Anyway?Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!Empowered: having the knowledge, confidence, means, or ability to do things or make decisions for oneself. Developing leaders IS empowering them. In this episode, I’ll share what I’ve learned and how you can begin your journey toward empowerment. Recipe for your empowerment journey:Learn from other Leaders’ StoriesLearn from other Leaders’ ExpertiseAdopt and practice a Personal Growth Plan - like Intentional OptimismBecome an Intentional Optimist!All my links30 Minute Free ConsultationNewsletter: Optimistic LivingCollaborative Group Coach...
2022-04-2515 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 81 - Telling Your Story to Find Your VoiceFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Whether or not you will ever be a speaker, podcaster, teacher or trainer, understanding who you are, what your VOICE sounds like is important. Today we’ll talk about some of the truths and falsehoods about Finding Your Story.3 Fallacies about our Story or our VoiceMy story consists of only a specific piece to illustrate a pointMy story is boring and won’t help anyoneI have to come up with my story or discover my voice on my own3 Realities about our Story...
2022-04-1120 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 80 - The Heart of Listening with Sophie WadsworthFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Sophie provides executive coaching and nonprofit consulting with a passion for helping leaders craft compelling, mission-centered stories, and build strategic messaging throughout their organizations. She provides training and webinars on storytelling, how to craft winning pitches and presentations, and public speaking skills for leaders. Sophie is the author of an award-winning collection of poetry and a selected storyteller for WGBH’s Stories from the Stage on World Channel. She lives with her family and one very animated cat near Boston, Massachusetts.Topics discussed in this episode:D...
2022-04-041h 16Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 79 - Why Community MattersFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!My #1 Core Value is “Community.” And by that, I mean “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals,” which is (coincidentally) one of the dictionary definitions of the word. Why is Community vital to your flourishing?Shared camaraderie - knowing we aren’t alone and are acceptedIt can be a barrier to threat or harmHelps us understand who we areProvides a sense of purpose and spirit of intentionWe band together for the greater goodHow is Community...
2022-03-2815 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 78 - Build Your Dream Network with J. Kelly HoeyFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Kelly Hoey is a networking expert, and author. Kelly offers a modern approach to this essential career skill together with practical strategies on how to connect for success in the social media age. Kelly is a speaker on the topic of networking and career advancement, including networking into leadership roles, the networks both executive and entrepreneurial-minded women need, and deceptively simple ways to maximize networking opportunities without adding more to your calendar.Topics discussed:1. Support and champion other women2. Leadership Principles: Training My Assassins
2022-03-211h 18Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 77: Vision, The What, The How & The WhyFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!VISION is currently stated in the tenets of Intentional Optimism as: I courageously look to the vision I've been given to meet others' needs and add value, inspiring those around me. In today’s episode, I share my renewed insights about having a vision, and how you can create YOUR own vision in life or business, and why it’s vital to your flourishing.Three Insights on Vision: Discovering your vision takes courageParticipating in a vision board workshop opened me up to new ideas and possib...
2022-03-1418 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 76: Creating Connections with Michelle Tillis LedermanFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Michelle Tillis Lederman is a Connection Creator - a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. She's accomplished speaker, trainer, coach and author of 4 books, and has worked with organizations identifying the common struggle… people challenges. A teacher at heart, designed her own ideal career, and founded Executive Essentials, a training company providing communications and leadership programs, as well as executive coaching, to enable others to excel professionally.Topics discussed in this episode: 1) The 7 Mindsets of Connecting ...
2022-03-071h 02Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 75 - Three Insights on Being PresentFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Two and a half years after my very first post on “Being Present,” I’ve learned a few things. Practicing Presence is not yet something I’ve mastered, and based on what I see out there, we all need a refresher. So here are my takeaways.Three Insights on “Being Present”: Everyone’s Present is unique. Without curiosity, you’ll never get “there.”If being “present” doesn’t produce kindness in you, then you’re doing it wrong.So what should we do?Unique: One size doesn’t...
2022-02-2814 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 74. Unleash Your Influence, with Angela MulrooneyFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!A retired dentist turned personal branding expert. How life changed overnight. Angela suffered a career-ending injury that killed her ability to drill. Unsure of how to move forward, she realized she could keep her practice even though she could never drill again or sell the practice and find a new path. Angela developed her speaking and branding practice helping thousands of people leverage the power of their personal branding so they transform their credibility, craft their limelight and attract their ideal clients.Topics discussed in this episode:
2022-02-211h 11Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 73: Let's Talk About Grief with Andrea Johnson and Kim PateFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Living with Intentional Optimism is not about always being sunny and happy. It’s about embracing life with all its ups and downs. Loss of a loved one, specifically a mother, is definitely a hard part of the journey, but learning how to grow through it all is part of what gives it purpose and meaning. Andrea & Kim have both lost their mothers to cancer, and this conversation is about the growing, the learning, and the legacy we can all leave behind.Topics discussed in this episode:
2022-02-1446 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 72 - Recognizing Purpose Through Adversity with Sonia FronteraFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Sonia Frontera is a divorce lawyer with a heart. After surviving adversity in many forms: domestic abuse, divorce and illness, her mission is to empower people to turn their adversity into fuel for personal transformation. She shares the shortcuts from heartache to healing. Sonia integrates the wisdom acquired through her personal journey along with her professional experience as an advocate speaker and empowerment trainer. Topics discussed in this episode: Recognizing purpose through adversityLeadership principle: You’re here for a purposeHabit:Non-Nego...
2022-02-071h 08Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 71 - Let's Talk About: Tools for the Journey, Andrea Johnson & Kim PateFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!The more we learn, the more we realize we need, and last week’s conversation Vicky Lowell reminded us that while we may not ever be experts in “all the things,” we can find the tools we need to be successful. Topics discussed in this episode: WHY: We keep tools around for every imaginable task. Personal growth is no different.WHAT: Everyone’s tools are different, but these are the things we can’t live withoutReminders on our phonesApps we loveHealth: Fitbit, Pedom...
2022-01-3139 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 70 - Crafting the Future You Want with Vicky LowellFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Vicky Lowell is a leading financial advocate and coach, international bestselling author and the founder of Empowered Worth, a financial-education platform that empowers women to become active participants in their own financial future and well-being. She created Empowered Worth as a resource for financial coaching and education for women looking to meet their immediate economic needs and long-term financial goals. Topics discussed in this episode:How having a growth mindset mattersLeadership principle: I’m here to be your teammate - you are not aloneHa...
2022-01-241h 04Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 69 - Let's Talk About "Fear" with Andrea Johnson & Kim PateFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Starting something new, here! Each interview spawns some kind of conversation between me and my friend/producer, Kim Pate. We’ve decided to start sharing some of those with you - this is the first!Last week’s episode with Michelle Eberhard caused us to really look at what WE thought about fear, what it is, what it isn’t, and how we handle it. Hope this is a helpful conversation for you! Topics discussed in this episode: What fear “is” and “isn’t”How it shows up...
2022-01-1735 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 68 - The Fear Journey with Michelle EberhardFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Former drag car racer, Michelle Eberhard was the youngest women executive leader in the tech world at 22. Michelle’s journey has always focused on her fears to continuously push her boundaries and as a serial entrepreneur founded the Fear Battle Series. Finding a ‘fun’ way to look at business she ‘gamified’ the process of starting a business. Currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Ultimate Business Quest the goal is to support entrepreneurs at each level of their business. She believes each business and person needs to understand their "why". Implementing internal aware...
2022-01-101h 15Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 67 - 2022 Word of the YearFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Each year, as a way to create a point on the horizon, give me a theme within which to think, dream and grow, I pick a word. Sometimes it’s one that encourages me to be bigger; sometimes, it’s a word of comfort ; many times, it’s a word of challenge. Each year, it is a challenge to myself to become more… more clear, more authentic, more true and honest… more ME. Today I’ll tell you how to pick a Word of the Year with purpose and intention. Int...
2022-01-0313 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage2022 New TrailerFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!GET INVOVLED!Newsletter: Optimistic LivingCollaborative Membership Community: Launch From The BeachEmail me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.comJoin me over in the Intentional Optimists Facebook Group ● Follow on Instagram @theintentionaloptimist ● Linked In Andrea JohnsonGrab your FREE:Andrea's Favorite Planning & Productivity tools“Ultimate DISC commun...
2022-01-0105 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 66 - The Importance of Being Yourself with Deneen TBFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Deneen is an Author, Speaker, Business Growth Strategist & Clarity Coach who wants to ignite your passion for what you do and help you do it better by understanding how God has equipped you to show up in your industry Whole, Holy, and Authentic. She wants to take your guilt away by teaching you to connect Faith & Business and serve God more through your work. She provides unique hands-on experiences for your Professional, Personal, and Spiritual growth. Through her book, CLARIFY 12 Principles to Illuminate Your Calling to the Marketplace, online courses...
2021-12-271h 19Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 65 - Joy! It's not just for the holidaysFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Today I’m talking about the excitement, or joy, that fuels your dream, your passion or your goals even when there might not be any external “wind” for your sail.Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic (Hull) = hope, confident & proactivePresent (Centerboard) = wonder, generosity, kind / openEnergetic (Sail) = industry, excitement, life focusedCourageous (Rigging) = leader, adventurous, undauntedWise (Rudder) = understanding, words, respectIntentional (Pull it Together) = purpose, plan, growth Topics discussed in this episode: EnergeticAttitude of IndustryCommitment to being Life-FocusedTapping Into ExcitementTap...
2021-12-2019 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 64 - Train for Your Life with Pam ShermanFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Pam Sherman is a wellness specialist. She is the CEO and founder of The Perfect Balance, international motivational speaker, coach and author. She was involved in fitness/wellness as a group exercise instructor, personal trainer, and running coach for 20+ years. She is currently on the FitRadio app as a cardio and strength coach, as well as an ambassador for the Lebert Fitness Company and the Abs company where she creates videos and writes articles for them. Her mission is to help women take better care of themselves and their health. Pam...
2021-12-131h 09Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 63 - Being Life FocusedFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Looking at what it means to be Life Focused, from the Intentional Optimism tenet of Energetic.Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = hope and a futurePresent - wonder, generosity, kind / openEnergetic - industry, excitement, life focusedCourageous - leader, adventurous, undauntedWise - understanding, words, respectIntentional - plan, purposeful, good financesTopics discussed in this episode: Attitude of IndustryCommitment to being Life-FocusedTapping Into ExcitementBeing Life FocusedPeopleHealth & WellnessUpliftingGet involved!Newsletter: Op...
2021-12-0618 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 61 - I Am GratefulFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Grateful - feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful. This is how we do what we do. Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = hope and a futurePresent - wonder, generosity, kind / openEnergetic - industry, excitement, life focusedCourageous - leader, adventurous, undauntedWise - words, respectIntentional - plan, purposeful, good finances Topics discussed in this episode: Grateful: is an adjective. A modifier for a noun - like your heart or attitude.Needs expression: just holding it...
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LIVE LOVE LET with Andrea JohnsonHello, Beautiful HumanWhat are the secrets to living a great life? Well, there are no secrets, but there are practices and mindsets that can help you create a life that is great on your terms. Each week lifestylist Andrea Johnson explores an idea related to self-discovery, self-worth, self-love, and self-care - the foundations of a great life. Join us and explore what it means to live a great life, one that is true to who you are, and learn practical tips to guide you on your journey.
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2021-11-1500 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 59 - A Little Kindness, PleaseFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!The 3rd facet to the tenet of Present is kindness and openness. Kindness and openness are the bedrock of being present.You've got to try a little kindnessYes, show a little kindnessJust shine your light for everyone to seeAnd if you try a little kindnessThen you'll overlook the blindnessOf narrow-minded people on the narrow-minded streets - Glen CampbellDoes this sound naïve? Trite? Let’s look at the concept of kindness today.Intent...
2021-11-0816 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 57: Resilience in Weight LossFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Resilience can be applied to any area of your life. Weight loss and the struggle that it is has been a hot topic lately, so I’m sharing a bit of my story, and how resilience plays a role in how I have lost, and manage my weight - and you can too.Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.Energetic = Th...
2021-10-2529 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 56: Sponsors vs. Mentors with Catherine CanteyFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Catherine is a tenacious connector and recovering banker. She helps leaders think differently so individual contributors and executives can avoid burnout, tear down silos, find prospects before they know they need your services and stop client confusion by creating clear calls to action to meet and exceed goals. Catherine has successfully consolidated 20+ years of corporate best practices in a simple framework called Business Vitality. Catherine is a wife and mom, and cares about closing the broadband gaps in rural communities. Topics discussed in this episode: Di...
2021-10-1855 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 55: Proactivity for the WIN!Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!In my last solo episode (#53), we looked at the wisdom of having a good plan. I’ve received great feedback on how it’s helped people think about making a plan for the rest of the year, and into 2022! Here’s the thing… you have to ACT on it. Today’s topic is literally about doing JUST that… taking action to either MAKE a plan, or act on the one you map out. Today, we’re talking about Proactivity.Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimisti...
2021-10-1115 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 54: The Accidental Entrepreneur with Julie Ryan ShiromaFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Julie Shiroma began mentoring teens while she was a flight attendant after college, & met her husband while chaperoning a mission trip to Oahu. She was a family photographer until Covid hit, and accidentally started her second business after sharing about the supplements she had been taking for years. Formerly a Cadbury Mini Egg addict, she has discovered a passion for health, wellness and leading women who desire to start a small business. Topics discussed in this episode: The importance of understanding communicationLeadership development in you an...
2021-10-041h 11Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 53: The Wisdom of a Good PlanFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Do you have a plan? Resilience studies show that having SOME sort of plan increases your ability to bounce back from setbacks - and if you’re like most of us, they happen often. In today’s episode, we look at what it means to have the intentionality to put a good plan in place, and how to do it. When you’ve finished listening, take a screenshot and tag me. If you don’t have a plan, let’s talk and figure out what kind you need. Enjoy!Intent...
2021-09-2721 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 52: Why Everyone Needs A Coach with Dr. Carol TaylorFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Dr. Carol Taylor started her Life Coaching Journey by coaching herself out of a toxic relationship which motivated her to help other women. She realized that there were too many struggling coaches and a lot of false information out there, so she gathered knowledge to pass along to women. Big Girl Panties On turned from an online blogging venture to an online platform revolutionizing the coaching industry. Topics discussed in this episode: Positive Mindset -the importance of mindsetUsing life lessons to level upCoaches as...
2021-09-201h 15Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 51: Tools for Navigating TransitionFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!There’s no way around it, we are all IN transition of one form or another. In today’s episode, I share 4 tools to help you navigate these spaces, because they are unavoidable. Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resili...
2021-09-1320 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 50: Launch From The BeachFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Unconventional leaders need support, encouragement and accountability to reach the goals they set for themselves. You have drive and grit, but need accountability and encouragement, and don't like being tied to a specific coaching time, or experience. If you crave the face to face relational connections and accountability, encouragement and challenge of a coach on your timetable - this is for you.Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.Present = T...
2021-09-061h 06Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 49: Leader Care, 1 Year Later, Lessons LearnedFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Unconventional leaders tend to just go, go, go, without realizing we may not have what we need to be the best leader to those around us. The last 12 months have been a “case study” in leadership and I want to share some tips - on what I call Leader Care - things I wish I’d known, but for sure will pay attention to in the future. Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle.Present = The centerboard - keep...
2021-08-3029 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageBest of Season 1: Episode 5 - Open Source Leadership with Monique MinnickFeedback 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 discus...
2021-08-231h 01Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 46. Leading No Matter What with Erin CronicanFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!As a professional actor/singer based in NYC, Erin spends a great deal of time directing and producing. She runs an up-and-coming non-profit theater company in New York City, after many years in marketing and communications in both the non-profit and corporate realms. Erin has also been a corporate trainer for many years, teaching executives skills in emotional intelligence, effective management, and conflict resolution. The main focus is on intimate musicals and plays, independent film and raw & challenging television. Her first love is telling a story through song, and a liv...
2021-07-1250 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 45. BONUS: Comfort Kills - Jasmine SandovalFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!See The Comfort Kills Podcast page for all the details and to learn more about Jasmine SandovalGet involved!Newsletter: Optimistic LivingMini Course: “Uncovering Your Core Values” NEW Membership Community: Launch From The Beach - Membership CommunityEmail me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.comJoin me over in the Intentional Optimists Facebook GroupGrab your FREE:Andrea's Favorite Planning & Productivity tools“Ultimate DISC communication Cheat Sheet”
2021-07-0556 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 44. Transforming the Story with Angela BarnardFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Angela Barnard is a Life & Career Coach. She helps purpose-driven professionals gain clarity on the direction they want to take their lives and develop the habits and systems they need to be who they want to be. She lives in a tiny house in South Carolina and is the host of The Intentional Mind Podcast, a podcast all about intentionally designing your life using the power of your mind, faith and energy. When she isn’t coaching or podcasting, you can find her training US Army leaders on how to sp...
2021-06-281h 15Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 43. BONUS: Permission to See the Future - Interview on the Hope Makers Podcast with Erica BowenFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!See The Hope Makers Podcast page for all the details and to learn more about Dr. Erica Bowen.Get involved!Newsletter: Optimistic LivingMini Course: “Uncovering Your Core Values” NEW Membership Community: Launch From The Beach - Membership CommunityEmail me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.comJoin me over in the Intentional Optimists Facebook GroupGrab your FREE:Andrea's Favorite Planning & Productivity tools“Ultimate DISC communication Cheat Sheet”Get your own DISC Assessment, and don't for...
2021-06-2156 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 42. Breaking up with Corporate - Katrina RoddyFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!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 toolkitShare your skillsRecognize your experience as SKILLSLeadership PrincipleCuriosity - hav...
2021-06-141h 06Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 41. BONUS: Weight Loss & Inner Growth - Interview on the Confidence Within podcastFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!See The Confidence From Within Podcast page for all the details and to learn more about Julianna Leman and her Naturally Joyous Weight Release Program.Get involved!Newsletter: Optimistic LivingMini Course: “Uncovering Your Core Values” NEW Membership Community: Launch From The Beach - Membership CommunityEmail me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.comJoin me over in the Intentional Optimists Facebook GroupNow what? Gather your tools:Free Resource: Try New Things - 30 Day Challenge...
2021-06-0735 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and CourageEpisode 40. Own Your Calling with Sophia Noreen SyedFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Sophia Noreen Syed wears many hats, from being a mom, working as a clinic manager to the owner of a product-based business that landed in Walmart. She loves to share all her knowledge, including now to “manage-it-all” in her podcast “The Boss It Podcast.” Her mission is to help break down barriers for all, and empower women, especially those in the BIPOC communities, to go for their goals. Feel free to chat with Sophia Noreen on Instagram @bossitclub or check out her product-based business @also_sophia on Instagram. TOPICS di...
2021-05-311h 08Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage39: Become An Adventure SeekerFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Tapping into a sense of adventure allows you to lead with courage and resilience. Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience. Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right direction.Intentional = Setting everything up to pr...
2021-05-2422 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage37: Why Our Words MatterFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Today we’re talking about how the words we use matter, and make up ⅓ of the Intentional Optimism Tenet of Wisdom. Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience. Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the right...
2021-05-1015 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage36: Capturing Conversations with Michelle St JaneFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Michelle has had 4 diverse careers, global and local lawyer-corporate peacemaker, founder of a social enterprise law firm, thought leadership practice, and currently Podcast host of Life & Leadership: A Conscious Journey. A unique destination for learning about Leadership + Conscious Stewardship + Legacy. A place for dialogues that create community/tribe, a circle of influence, transcendency of compassionate leadership in the world and wider universe. Topics discussed in this episode: Social EnterpriseIntergenerational CollaborationLeadership PrincipleFostering intergenerational Collaboration - gifting knowledgeChanging your mindsetLean into sharing your storiesKey HabitMeditation, Prayer & Contemplation Dai...
2021-05-031h 05Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage35. Thoughts: Best Friend, Or Worst Enemy?Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!Today we’re talking about your thoughts. How they influence, and even control, your emotions, actions and results - and how to use them to your advantage. Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience. Wise = The rudder - keeps you...
2021-04-2642 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage33: Cultivating GenerosityFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Today we’re talking about cultivating generosity, adopting an abundance mindset in every area of life. Sometimes it’s hard. It can feel contradictory. But this is how we are meant to live - and how I WANT to live. How about you? Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.Courag...
2021-04-1220 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage32. What Sparks Joy For You? - Lindsey HardegreeFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Lindsey Hardegree is the Executive Director of the Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia. She is responsible for leadership and management of the organization, including annual and planned giving campaigns, board and volunteer management, grant administration, communications, and operations. Lindsey served as the first Development Director for the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and as Special Events & Board Manager for the Alliance Theatre. Lindsey is also a professional organizer and productivity specialist certified by Marie Kondo as Georgia’s first Certified KonMari Consultant. Lindsey works with individuals, families, and companies to cre...
2021-04-051h 18Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage31. Positively ConfidentFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Today we’re talking about how to embrace the positivity of confidence, which is the second piece of the tenet Optimistic.Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience. Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track, heading in the rig...
2021-03-2921 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage29. Living With PurposeFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Today we’re talking about how to live with Purpose. It’s not as difficult as you might think. Purpose is the first piece of the tenet of Intentional.Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.Courageous = The rigging - holds everything toge...
2021-03-1516 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage28. Future Proofing Careers - Valerie ZaricFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Valerie Zaric is a futuristic career strategist who helps her listeners and clients handle career uncertainty. She has over a decade of experience in corporate operations specializing in leadership, data analysis, relationship building, and the customer experience. With an undergraduate degree in Art and master’s degree in Library and Information Science, she was inspired to combine her corporate experience with her creative background to start a career-themed podcast and radio show to help reduce the career anxiety she was witnessing all around her. Topics discussed in thi...
2021-03-081h 02Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage27. Understanding Builds CommunityFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Today we’re talking about how seeking and cultivating understanding builds unity and fosters community. Understanding is the first part of the tenet of Wisdom. Intentional Optimism - Your Vehicle for Personal Growth:Optimistic = The hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, centered.Energetic = The sail - captures & harnesses the wind, propelling you forward.Courageous = The rigging - holds everything together in proper tension, resilience. Wise = The rudder - keeps you on track...
2021-03-0120 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage26. Courage Fuels Motivation: Child Life Coffee & Morgan EmoFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Morgan Emo is a stay-at-home mom and small business owner of Child Life Coffee. The first year of her son’s life was full of tremendous emotional and spiritual tribulation, yet amazing spiritual and emotional growth. She and her husband started Child Life Coffee, realizing a dream to provide support to child life programs through the sale of fresh roasted coffee. Their mission and goal is to ensure that other hospitalized families receive the same care and support they did. It has taken immense courage and energy to start a sm...
2021-02-2249 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage24. Learn to Trust Yourself - Kamille ThomasFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!After 25 years in a male dominated service component in the Air Force, Kamille Thomas wanted to pick a new career that would fulfill her desire to mentor and teach. She had been teaching in Air Force Leadership schools, annual training, and in individual organizations and senior leaders summits. She is a Certified Master Resilience Trainer, and a certified John Maxwell Team Speaker, Trainer and Coach. She now shares her wisdom and experience on all the platforms God provides.Topics discussed in this episode: Getting still - r...
2021-02-081h 14Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage23. Unconventional LeadershipFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Today we’re talking about what it means to be an Unconventional Leader. Built loosely around Prov. 31 Woman - a strong woman who just so happens to be a great Leader. Unconventional Leaders LEAD At EVERY level, in ANY area, using their UNIQUE gifts but there are certain characteristics that highlight an Intentionally Optimistic and Unconventional Leader. The Sailboat of Intentional Optimism:Optimistic = The boat - the hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.Present = The centerboard - keeps you uprig...
2021-02-0117 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage21. Grown Up WonderFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Today we’re talking about Grown Up Wonder. Wonder is one of the three aspects of Tenet #2 of Intentional Optimism, being Present.Intentional Optimism using The Sailboat Analogy:Optimistic = The boat - the hull, the vehicle that gets you from island A to island B.Present = The centerboard - keeps you upright, focused, “centered,” if you will.Courageous = The rigging - this holds everything together and makes it work - your resilience. Energetic = The sail - without this, your boat can’t go anywhere, but when t...
2021-01-1816 minStand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage20. Cinderella Story - Kathe MorrisonFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Kathe Morrison leads a group of women working the Cinderella Project of the Shenandoah Valley. This project was founded in 2003 as a Christian mission project dedicated to helping young men and women with financial need for semi-formal and formal attire for their school events at no cost. This promotes self-esteem and the encouragement of all to believe and achieve their dreams. Kathe volunteers her time, effort and money while still working her full time job and is constantly coming up with that next big thing.Topics discussed in...
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