.jpg)
Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
“Just be you,” they say. But for many high-achievers, “just being you” hasn’t always felt safe or practical—whether it’s at work, school, church, or even in leadership circles. For purpose-driven leaders, holding back can limit your impact and undermine your authenticity.
Even in workplaces that claim to value individuality, leading with confidence and conviction still takes courage. To lead with steadiness and clarity, you must first understand your values, embrace your individuality, and recognize that the solutions you need are as unique as you are.
Stand Tall & Own It is for modern leaders who want to lead with purpose, integrity, and courage—without sacrificing who they are. Each episode explores how to navigate challenges, make values-anchored decisions, and cultivate the discernment to think critically in a noisy world.
If you’re ready to explore your Core Values and lead with intention, check out my Core Values Blueprint and Core Values Coaching for practical tools to help you grow.
Subscribe now and start leading from the inside out.
Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Episode 47: The Process of Regular Reflection
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
Tapping into the process of regular reflection. How we keep our goals in front of us.
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 properly capture the wind.
Topics discussed in this episode:
PURPOSE OF REFLECTION
- Helping us remember what we said we were going to do or become - because we forget.
- Keeping us from getting distracted by circumstances or opportunities that take us away from our goal - because we get distracted.
- Providing regular time stamped mile markers that provide proof of progress or point to the need for a trajectory adjustment - because we get discouraged.
YOUR TURN: Give yourself the gift of looking and learning
- Walk through what you have
- Review where you are now vs where you wanted to be
- Give yourself some grace
NEXT STEPS
- Remember
- Write them down
- Schedule regular review times
- Find a buddy and do it together
- Accountability Partner or community
- Distractions
- Keep your goals in front of you (post-its)
- Decide what you will and will not pay attention to
- Turn OFF things that you know distract you
- Discouragement
- Share the load with others
- Recalibrate - instead of step 10 you might need to go back to step 5
- Do some weeding - thoughts, attitudes
Gather your tools:
Try New Things - 30 Day Challenge
Skillshare
Get involved!
Newsletter: Optimistic Living
Mini Course: “Uncovering Your Core Values”
NEW Membership Community: Launch From The Beach - Membership Community
Email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com
Join me over in the Intentional Optimists Facebook Group
Grab your FREE:
Andrea's Favorite Planning & Productivity tools
“Ultimate DISC communication Cheat Sheet”
Get your own DISC Assessment, and don't forget the 10% discount (code "PODCAST") at check out!
Email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com so I can be your professional encourager!
● Follow on Instagram @theintentionaloptimist
● Linked
Get 40% Off Annual Membership
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
.png)