Marie Anne Amadieu is a leader in a major humanitarian organization and holds a mandate in response to the Syrian Crisis.  In this podcast, she shares her initial struggles to fit into her organization, how that didn’t work for her, how she eventually learned to lean into her gentle and sensitive nature instead, and how that makes her a better leader and a happier human being.  She shares the limits of a leadership culture that only focuses on exterior delivery at the expense of human relations and well-being.  As a leader straddling both worlds, she speaks to the emergence of a new paradigm of feminine leadership that acts as a bridge between generations. Thank you for listening to Women Rise. Sign up for my distribution list so you never miss an episode. Learn more about the Women Rise leadership program for women change-makers on my website. If you'd like to be considered to be interviewed on this podcast, please write me directly or take this survey to find out if you're a good fit.

Margot Andressen is a Senior Speech Writer for the Canadian Minister of International Development.  In this episode, Margot speaks of a spontaneous experience of connecting to Source as a young reporter,  and how that experience was pivotal in pursuing her career in journalism and then as a Speech Writer.  We explore how writing speeches is, for her, a way to touch people's hearts and infuse light and magic into the world.  Thank you for listening to Women Rise. Sign up for my distribution list so you never miss an episode. Learn more about the Women Rise leadership program for women change-makers on my website. If you'd like to be considered to be interviewed on this podcast, please write me directly or take this survey to find out if you're a good fit.

Becca is an environmental social justice advocate who works on the state and national level. She describes herself as « deeply honoring all beings of the natural world, including the winged swimmers, creepy crawlies, standing people, and furries ». She was raised by women who conveyed to her a deep resonance with animals and  plants. In this episode, she shares how, as an elementary school teacher she cared to awaken a connection to nature with her students, and how her love of nature has evolved into her practices of organic gardening and “walking the land” which she now shares with her community. Thank you for listening to Women Rise. Sign up for my distribution list so you never miss an episode. Learn more about the Women Rise leadership program for women change-makers on my website. If you'd like to be considered to be interviewed on this podcast, please write me directly or take this survey to find out if you're a good fit.

Melissa L. Stone, Ph.D., is a human development advocate with more than 20 years of experience managing international programs at the intersection where social and behavioral determinants of health, peace, and security meet the public policy agenda promoting human rights, rule of law, and democratic process. She specializes in the wide-angle definition of health, particularly for vulnerable populations, including women; racial, ethnic, national, linguistic, and sexual minorities; children; persons with mental and/or physical disabilities; migrants and displaced people as well as persons deprived of their liberty and those at risk of being trafficked. In this episode, she shares a personal inquiry that has guided and informed her work. We explore how she uses humor and human connection in her leadership and the importance of setting healthy boundaries and self-care. Thank you for listening to Women Rise. Sign up for my distribution list so you never miss an episode. Learn more about the Women Rise leadership program for women change-makers on my website. If you'd like to be considered to be interviewed on this podcast, please write me directly or take this survey to find out if you're a good fit.

Gloria Cooper is a veteran public school teacher who has dedicated her life to empowering youth. She and her husband started New Age Academy, a private school in Berkeley in 1981, to help at-risk middle school children by providing emotional and physical nourishment. After running the school for 25 years, Gloria designed the Sophia project in 2007 to provide education and support to children who have experienced trauma, neglect, and abuse. The project aims to create a safe and nurturing environment for these children to help them heal and develop skills to thrive in their lives. Additionally, the project advocates for a society that values and supports all children, irrespective of their background or circumstances, to create a world that is emotionally and spiritually balanced.Thank you for listening to Women Rise. Sign up for my distribution list so you never miss an episode. Learn more about the Women Rise leadership program for women change-makers on my website. If you'd like to be considered to be interviewed on this podcast, please write me directly or take this survey to find out if you're a good fit.

Sam was a practising specialist litigation lawyer who started on the spiritual path about 10 years ago after having a breakdown ( or a breakthrough) and turned to spiritual practices rather than conventional therapies or prescription medication.  She has since moved to being a judge working mostly in criminal courts, but occasionally family courts, and is now also training as a  rebirthing breathwork practitioner, and planning long term to open a retreat.   She considers her work as a judge to be as spiritual as any role in the matrix, and always tries to approach her role without judgement and with compassion for everyone in court, defendants and victims alike, as well as trying to gently show colleagues, court staff  and peers a new heart centred way of approaching criminal trials  and sentencing.In this episode, Sam and I discuss , who sees her leadership as a way of holding space. We explore what leading from within feels like and how it works, from the perspective of a woman judge in court. We highlight what becomes possible when one is drawing from multiple centres of intelligence - mind, heart and body, and how the capacity to hold space from these multidimensional perspectives as a leader, allows for emergence and transformation. Thank you for listening to Women Rise. Sign up for my distribution list so you never miss an episode. Learn more about the Women Rise leadership program for women change-makers on my website. If you'd like to be considered to be interviewed on this podcast, please write me directly or take this survey to find out if you're a good fit.

In this episode, Meis and I explore the importance of self-awareness, intuition, and emotional literacy in leadership and how personal crises can prompt us to question our leadership identity. We discuss the need to evolve the conversation on gender equality in leadership away from gender polarization and rather in terms of qualities and values. We also discuss how sustainability begins with personal energy management and the need for a shift in perspective from looking at differences to finding unity. Finally, we evoke ways to reclaim our personal power, how the world is a mirror for our inner consciousness, and what becomes available when we lead from our inner truth.  Thank you for listening to Women Rise. Sign up for my distribution list so you never miss an episode. Learn more about the Women Rise leadership program for women change-makers on my website. If you'd like to be considered to be interviewed on this podcast, please write me directly or take this survey to find out if you're a good fit.

Does your organization struggle with team tension and feeling like you're not on the same page? Jenn has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership, and experience as a yoga and mindfulness teacher. With this background, she teaches teams leadership and communication skills that are thoughtfully designed to support equity for and inclusion of neurodivergent and invisibly disabled employees. It might appear on the outside that this doesn't apply to you, but Jenn shares that 15-30% of the U.S. workforce is neurodivergent or invisibly disabled, so you're guaranteed to have employees on your team who are silently struggling. In this conversation, we explore what becomes possible as a team leader when we take the time to understand and celebrate each team member's background and experiences. We discuss how leading from this vantage point allows for a working environment where everyone feels safe and respected, valued, and supported and how that provides, in turn, opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow. Creating a more inclusive workplace helps those with hidden differences and everyone in the organization work more cohesively. Download a free inclusive communication checklist for listeners at www.theworkingwell.us/womenrise.Contact Jenn directly at: jenn@theworkingwell.us or find her on LinkedInThank you for listening to Women Rise. Sign up for my distribution list so you never miss an episode. Learn more about the Women Rise leadership program for women change-makers on my website. If you'd like to be considered to be interviewed on this podcast, please write me directly or take this survey to find out if you're a good fit.

In this conversation, Abbie and I cover several topics related to leadership and healthcare. Abbie talks about the importance of heart-centered leadership, which involves prioritizing the needs of the people you lead, listening to their experiences, and leading with empathy and compassion. Abbie shares her experience of burning out as a leader and realising that heart-centered connection was missing. She shares about her spiritual awakening in Scotland, and how it inspired her PhD research, which focused on the effect of mistakes in healthcare and the need for self-compassion. This conversation highlights the importance of balancing heart-centered thinking with scientific rigor, being authentic, and being courageous in showing oneself completely. It also emphasizes the need for psychological safety in healthcare and being self-compassionate in caring for oneself and one's team. The leadership lessons include the importance of embracing one's natural leadership style and being connected to the sacred. Thank you for listening to Women Rise. Sign up for my distribution list so you never miss an episode. Learn more about the Women Rise leadership program for women change-makers on my website. If you'd like to be considered to be interviewed on this podcast, please write me directly or take this survey to find out if you're a good fit.

 Dr. Tess Goodliffe has worked in many countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, including the Gulf, where she was particularly interested in empowering young women in the workplace and understanding multicultural working contexts. In this conversation, we discuss how leadership isn't simply about being in charge but about finding a purpose and supporting others to achieve that purpose while also building trust, respect, and creating a safe space for everyone to contribute. Tess stressed the significance of seeing people as individuals in multicultural contexts rather than as labels or stereotypes. She emphasised the importance of connecting with others through one-on-one conversations, being reliable, consistent, and fair, and using humor to create a positive working environment while being mindful of cultural differences  and valuing everyone's contributions. We discussed the importance of cultural sensitivity, intuition, and emotional intelligence in leadership, as well as the significance of owning one's sensitivity and trusting one's instincts, staying true to oneself, and not struggle so hard to please others.Overall, our conversation highlighted the importance of creating an inclusive, multi-cultural environment where all team members feel valued and respected for their unique contribution. Thank you for listening to Women Rise. Sign up for my distribution list so you never miss an episode. Learn more about the Women Rise leadership program for women change-makers on my website. If you'd like to be considered to be interviewed on this podcast, please write me directly or take this survey to find out if you're a good fit.

What is Presence in leadership?  Is it innate?  How do we cultivate it, and for what? These are some of the questions that I explore in this episode with my friend and colleague Paola Della Casa. Paola has a wide professional background, from doing international development work in Iraq to working as a manager and consultant for private organizations. Today, she is the local president of the NGO Emergenza Sorrisi in Switzerland, supporting third-world country children with severe face malformations.  3 years ago, she co-founded Feel Free with her business partner, Tyler Micocci. Fee Free is a Holistic and Trauma Release coaching company that delivers coaching training for individuals and groups. To learn more about Paola and Tyler’s work, visit their website at www.feelfree.training.  Thank you for listening to Women Rise. Sign up for my distribution list so you never miss an episode. Learn more about the Women Rise leadership program for women change-makers on my website. If you'd like to be considered to be interviewed on this podcast, please write me directly or take this survey to find out if you're a good fit.