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Stand Tall & Own It - Empowering Purpose-Driven Women to Lead with Authenticity and Impact

Author: Andrea Johnson

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"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.

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Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG Idea: In this episode, we explore how aligning your actions with your Core Values creates leadership clarity, helping you lead with confidence and authenticity. 3 Ways to Apply This: Define Your Core Values – Get clear on what matters most to you and use them as a guide for decision-making.Evaluate Misalignment – Identify signs that your leadership actions are out of sync with your values and make necessary adjustments.Make Decisions Through Your V...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! As women leaders, uncertainty isn’t something to fear—it’s something we’re built to navigate with strength and purpose. In this episode, we dive into how embracing your Core Values and purpose can unlock unshakable confidence, empowering you to lead boldly, no matter the circumstances. 1 BIG Idea: Confidence isn’t about knowing all the answers—it’s about believing you’re equipped to navigate uncertainty when you align your decisions with your purpose and...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG Idea: Embracing your leadership role by taking full responsibility not only builds your confidence but also strengthens trust and accountability within your team.3 Ways You Can Apply This:Conduct a Responsibility Inventory: List out all your leadership responsibilities, including the often-overlooked tasks.Develop an Action Plan: Prioritize your responsibilities and outline specific steps to address them effectively.Utilize Tools and Resources: Inco...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG Idea: Reflection is essential for authentic leadership, helping you clarify your values, enhance decision-making, and grow continuously. 3 Ways You Can Apply This: Set Regular Reflection Times: Dedicate time each week to reflect on your leadership actions and decisions. Journaling can help uncover valuable insights.Align Decisions with Core Values: Use reflection to ensure your decisions stay true to your core values, reinforcing authentic leadersh...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 Big Idea:Authentic leadership is about who you are, not just what you do.5 Ways You Can Apply This:Clarify Your Strengths - Recognize natural leadership abilities and take assessments like Strengthsfinder or DISC.Identify Gaps - Reflect on areas for growth in knowledge, communication, experience, and motivation.Align with Purpose - Define your leadership purpose and ensure it honors your Core Values.Integrate Life Principles - Apply aspirational traits ...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG Idea: Celebrating milestones clarifies lessons learned, sets a vision for future growth, and reminds us that perseverance leads to thriving. 3 Ways You Can Apply This: Embrace Perseverance: Reflect on challenges you've faced as a leader and how sticking with your mission has shaped your journey.Define Your Evolving Vision: Consider how your leadership goals have shifted over time and align them with your current values and mission.Thrive Holistic...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! There are only 10 days to Christmas and just two weeks until 2025—can you believe it? The year is almost over, and with it comes a mix of excitement and uncertainty about what’s ahead. So, let me ask: what’s giving you hope for 2025? And what’s keeping you up at night? No matter how you’re feeling, there’s one mindset that can help you face it all: curiosity. In today’s episode, we welcome Laura Buckley, a seasoned Leadership Consultant with a fascinati...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Discover how uncovering and embracing your core values can transform your business and life in this inspiring conversation with Leslee Owen, Co-Founder and CEO of Movement Maker Web Design Agency. Leslee’s journey is a testament to the power of alignment, authenticity, and leadership. With over 20 years of experience in television and digital media, Leslee has helped female CEOs develop marketing strategies that integrate personal values with business g...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! As the year winds down, it's natural to reflect on where we've been and where we're headed. In this episode, we're diving into a powerful and often misunderstood concept: Deconstruction—not just as a personal growth tool but as a vital process for uncovering and honoring your Core Values. If you've ever felt stuck, unsure where to start, or hesitant to face the hard work of self-discovery, you're not alone. I'll unpack common fears and misconceptions ab...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! We’re just six weeks from 2025, and it’s time to OWN the things that shape our lives—starting with our relationship with money. Today, I’m joined by money coach Hanna Bier, creator of the Money Bliss program, to explore how emotional healing, financial freedom, and aligning with your core values can transform your life. Hanna shares how doing the Core Values exercise helped clarify her approach to money and business. Together, we dive into how your valu...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! As we count down the final seven weeks of 2024, it’s time to focus on topics that many of us, as professional women, work to truly own. In this “Own It” series, we’re exploring aspects of life that don’t always come naturally but are essential to showing up with authenticity and confidence. Last week, we tackled the Inner Critic; today, we’re talking about something that can be just as challenging: our bodies and our style. I’m thrilled to introduce my ...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! Today’s guest, Joanna Kleinman, brings a powerful message for anyone feeling the weight of post-election emotions. Joanna is a psychotherapist, leadership coach, and best-selling author of Dethroning Your Inner Critic. With over 30 years of expertise in psychology, science, and metacognition, she’s helped countless people transform self-doubt into personal empowerment. In this special episode, recorded the day after the U.S. election, Joanna and I addre...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Wilcox, an Email Marketing Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and Survivor 46 final four! Known as the Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, Liz built a six-figure business by teaching small business owners how to build authentic online relationships and make real money with emails—using her simple Email Staircase framework. We also talk about her journey from business success to Survivor, where her authenticity and confidence ...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! In the final episode of our leadership series, “The Four R’s of Leadership,” we’re focusing on Legacy—what you’re building and leaving behind as a leader. Leadership is influence, and every leader leaves a legacy, whether intentional or not. In this episode, we explore how to build an intentional leadership legacy by growing through the Five Levels of Leadership, as taught by John C. Maxwell. You’ll learn: The Price Tag of Leadership: Self-DisciplineThe ...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! In this third episode of our leadership series, we shift our focus to the Results of leadership. After exploring the importance of understanding your Role as a leader and mastering the Responsibility of communication, we now dive into how to set your team up for success. This episode brings everything we’ve covered so far together through three essential leadership skills: Problem Solving: The quickest way to gain influence and credibility as a leader....
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! In this second episode of the Leadership Series, I share why communication is the #1 responsibility of a leader. Learn what’s beneath effective communication skills that drive team success and organizational growth. Discover the importance of communication in leadership and how the best leaders use it to inspire, motivate, and foster strong relationships. We’ll share leadership communication strategies and actionable tips for improving team communication...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 🎙️ LIVE2LEAD Season is Here! Between October 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025, I have access to an incredible leadership tool—LIVE2LEAD—that will inspire, encourage, and challenge you to become a more effective leader. For more details, see the links below. To prepare for this powerful season, I’m kicking off a new four-part leadership series. In today’s episode, we dive into understanding your role as a leader. We’ll explore what true leadership is, unco...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! In this fourth episode of my series on integrating Core Values into life and business, I explore the profound impact Core Values have on intergenerational communication and relationships. With six generations now represented in the workforce for the first time in history, we face unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—for connection and growth. Core Values are always present, always influencing, and always being honored in some way, even when we are...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! In the third episode of our series on integrating Core Values into your life and business, we’re diving into the world of branding and marketing. Today, we'll explore how to align your personal and professional brand with your Core Values to create an authentic and intentional presence. We’ll cover: Understanding personal branding and its significance.The impact of honoring your Core Values in your professional and personal life.How to intentionally exp...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! This episode is the second in a series exploring how Core Values can be effectively integrated into your life and business, with a special focus on parenting and education. Core Values act as an internal compass, guiding children’s behavior from an early age. However, they are often overlooked or suppressed in favor of conformity. In this episode, discover practical methods for identifying your child's Core Values and learn how understanding these value...
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