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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
3. Disney’s Birds & 80’s Preppy - Creative Coach Lee McCraw-Leavitt
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Lee McCraw-Leavitt is a creative coach and artist working with women to rebuild their agency to make choices for themselves, so they can serve themselves and ultimately others with their creative power. She does this through coaching them through the process of adding a creative practice to their lives, where they learn and practice the tools to grow their emotional health. These are the tools that are in her backpack as she journeys through loss, grief, divorce, career changes, and raising teenagers.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Defining “Agency” Learning how to make decisions for yourself [13:50]
- The purpose of your journey and what you must endure to grow. [18:00]
- Types of journeys [19:40]
- Perspective [23:05]
- Leadership principle - Go / Grow / Give [28:17]
- Find out what’s around the corner. [31:30]Her unique habit/ritual, start every canvas with the mistake. [32:10]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Where to find Lee:
Upcoming Art Show @ Lynchburg Art Club 9/4/20 5-8pm
- Websites: https://www.leemccrawleavitt.com (coaching); http://www.leemccraw-leavittarts.com (creating)
- Instagram: @leemccrawleavitt (coaching); @leemclart (creating)
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leemccrawleavitt/ (coaching/personal); https://www.facebook.com/lee.mccrawleavitt.art (creating)
New York Institute of Art & Design [11:05] - if you’re interested in furthering your own creative education.
Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn John C Maxwell [35.53]
Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn: Teens John C Maxwell
Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn: Kids John C Maxwell
Now what?
- Do you have a creative passion? Is it something you left behind long ago? Take the first step into something small, and just begin. [36:45]
- Your first step will generate confidence and energy, what she calls the Energy of Possibility. [38:35]
Email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com and let me know how I can be your professional encourager!
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