What We Bring to the Table

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Dr. D. Bryant invites powerhouse women to reflect on what they truly bring to the table beyond the credentials, titles, or performance. With honest insight and empowering storytelling, she breaks down the unseen dynamics of collaboration, confidence, and comparison that often surface in leadership spaces.

Using the “Reflective” piece of her R.E.W.I.R.E.D. model, Dr. Bryant challenges listeners to lead with self-awareness over self-doubt and to examine if they’re showing up armed (with ideas and assumptions) or unarmed (with openness and curiosity).

Key Topics Covered:

• The psychology of collaboration and how comparison quietly sneaks in
• “Invisible collaboration bias”...what it is and how to catch it
• Showing up at the table armed vs. unarmed: when to bring strategy and when to bring surrender
• How your lived experiences and past wounds shape your leadership style
• Questions to ask yourself when navigating tough conversations or team dynamics
• The power of being reflective over reactive
• Redefining what it means to bring value to the table

Notable Quotes:

"You don’t have to prove anything when you already know the value of what you bring." 
"If someone else’s success feels like a threat, pause. That’s not failure, it’s a flag. It’s your cue to reflect, not retreat." 
"We’re not just sitting at the table. We’re owning how we show up at the table." "Reflection helps you name what’s going on inside, so you don’t project it on the outside.”

R.E.W.I.R.E.D. Focus of the Episode:

Reflective – Stop running on autopilot. Ask the deeper questions. Lead from alignment, not insecurity.

Listener Reflection Prompts:

• Am I leading from alignment or insecurity?
• Am I contributing or comparing?
• Am I bringing my strengths or my survival mode?
• What do I carry to the table that others can’t see but I still need to acknowledge?

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