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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.
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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Episode 56: Sponsors vs. Mentors with Catherine Cantey
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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:
- Difference between a sponsor and a mentor
- Leading by meeting others needs
- Think Differently about Business Vitality, and your career.
Tips on Thinking Differently:
- Find yourself a Sponsor - the best way to do that is to BE a sponsor.
- Reframe your circumstances: both positive and negative ones will give you valuable information on how to move forward in your career.
- Prepare and care for yourself throughout the journey.
Where to find Catherine:
Website: https://www.catherinecantey.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinecantey/
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