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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 60 - Finding a Creative Outlet with Courtney Thompson
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Courtney Thompson is an educator, instructional coach, mother, and avid lover of running, the mountains, and reading. Courtney is a National Geographic Certified Educator, recent Teacher of the Year, and the owner of Blue Ridge Graze Box. Blue Ridge Graze Box curates custom charcuterie-style boxes in the Charlottesville, Va area. Through years of being an educator she was able to hone in on and fine tune her leadership skills that she said never existed previously. This allowed her to pursue her side hustle using her creativity and starting her business, Blue Ridge Graze Box. Courtney’s work is beautiful and delicious and her newly found leadership skills will propel her business to the next level.
Topics discussed in this episode: Helping
- Feeding 2 loves - teaching and charcuterie
- Finding a creative outlet
- Leadership principle: Understanding others strength and letting them shine - including your own
Habit:
- Always practice the basics - Teaching on a regular basis
- Ask people about the things they care about
Green Flags: Are you ready to lead through a creative outlet?
- Are you willing to take risks and be uncomfortable?
- Are you an “example setter?”
- Do you practice what you preach?
Advice:
- Find someone who inspires you
- Take time to talk about it with someone you trust
- Build your skills and foundation
Where to find Courtney:
Website: Blue Ridge Graze Box
LinkedIn: Courtney Thompson
Facebook: Blue Ridge Graze Box
Instagram: @blueridgegrazebox
Contact me: brgrazebox@gmail.com
Discount Code: $10 off through December 19, 2021, use Graze10
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