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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.
Subscribe now and start leading from the inside out.
Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Reframe Your Mindset: How to Use AI to Quiet Your Inner Critic
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1 BIG IDEA
Your inner critic doesn’t have to run the show. In this episode, I share how I use ChatGPT as a reframing partner to challenge limiting beliefs, rewrite unhelpful narratives, and lead from a grounded, empowered mindset.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Use the ABC model (Assumptions, Beliefs, Conditioning) to identify where your inner critic got its voice
- Try my “Battery Check” to assess your emotional leadership capacity before the day begins
- Start a morning mindset rhythm with AI using prompts that reflect your Core Values and leadership goals
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What story do I tell myself on hard days?
- Who originally gave me that narrative—and do I still believe them?
- What might my Core Values say in response?
Download the free “Rewrite the Script” mindset + AI prompt guide:
https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/rewrite
This resource includes the exact self-talk phrases I use, journaling prompts to challenge unhelpful beliefs, and ChatGPT conversation starters that help you quiet the noise, challenge old scripts, and lead from your true voice.
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RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS
Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
Join the Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
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LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
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