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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
How Resilient Leaders Show Up in the Fire
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1 BIG IDEA
Resilient 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 THIS
- Take ownership of hard decisions — even the messy ones
- Use pressure to re-anchor in your Core Values
- Create a rhythm of checking in: What am I avoiding? What’s mine to own?
- Surround yourself with truth-tellers, not cheerleaders
- Reframe mistakes as leadership data — then lead forward
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- When was the last time I led through something really tough — and what did I learn about myself?
- How have I handled responsibility when the outcome wasn’t ideal?
- What kind of culture am I creating through how I show up in crisis?
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RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS
- Join the Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
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LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
- DM Andrea on Instagram or LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimist
- Let’s chat: andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com
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