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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.
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Stand Tall & Own It - Empowering Purpose-Driven Women to Lead with Authenticity and Impact
12. People Maximizer - Kristin Sherry
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Kristin A. Sherry is a globally recognized career expert, winner of the 2020 Career Innovator Award by Career Directors International, and creator of the YouMap career profile, which uncovers the Four Pillars of Career Fit in teens and adults, and TalentStory, a process of self-discovery for elementary-aged children. She is an international speaker and nine-time author, and Your Team Loves Mondays… Right?, selected as a Top Business Book Read by Training Magazine.
Topics discussed:
● Maximizing People [2:56]
● Understanding your own “Big Why” [7:53]
● Life is about serving others. [14:30]
● Do the work - understand your values and go from there [17:30]
● Default Principles: Purpose / Belief / Persistence / Desire or Passion / Intentional Action [22:36]
● YouMap 4 Pillars [25:15]
HOW you work
WHY you do it
WHAT you work on
WHO you are
Now what?
Productivity Habits [37:47]
Ruthless prioritization
Avoid fires and interruptions
Develop, manage and respect boundaries
● Advice for potential entrepreneurs: [45:35]
Know your Values
Get comfortable with a little risk
Be resourceful
● Looking to make a BIG CHANGE? Create a list (or a few) [47:18]
What is your ideal day? What makes you happy
What MUST you have / what are your deal breakers
What MUST you AVOID
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Books by Kristin Sherry, including YouMap, Maximize 365, Your Team Loves Mondays, Right?, and You’ve Got Gifts!
Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types by Kiersey and Bates
Discover YOU with YouMap
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