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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
Why Resilience Comes First
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BIG IDEA
Confidence 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 THIS
- Recognize 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 disaster” to “this is an opportunity.”
- Practice micro-courage daily—small brave acts build leadership muscle.
- Seek perspective and invite others to speak into your blind spots.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What’s one challenge you’ve overcome that truly shaped your confidence?
- How did you grow through it—not just recover?
- Where did your Core Values show up in that process?
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RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS
• Join the Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
• Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
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