Episode 151: Julie Donley, EdD, MBA, RN, PCC & her book, Leading at the Speed of People: Strategics for Success in a Fast-Paced World

ABOUT JULIE

Dr. Julie Donley is a leadership expert, award-winning author, and former Director of Nursing with nearly 30 years of experience helping professionals navigate high-stress environments, manage conflict, and lead with emotional intelligence. With a background in behavioral health and organizational leadership, she guides leaders to shift from emotional reactivity to intentional leadership, building stronger teams and healthier workplaces. She holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, an MBA, and is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Her latest book, Leading at the Speed of People, explores the power of self-awareness and emotional mastery in leadership. Through her coaching, speaking, and writing, Dr. Donley shares practical strategies to help leaders reduce stress, communicate more effectively, and lead with empathy and clarity.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• What you offer now vs. when you were 25.

• Feeling at one with life.

• Toxic bosses: Isn't anyone leading them?

• The power of trauma.

• "I have to be me."

• "How do you use that knowledge for the good of the world?"

• Creating a bigger impact through empathy.

• Leadership learning gaps.

• "Confidently unknowing."

• The power of self-awareness.

• The acronyms of C.A.R.E., H.A.R.D., and V.E.R.B.

• The muckiness of change.

• "Nobody's helping us learn how to live."

• "People are not as aware as they think they are."

The MAIN QUESTION posed by Julie in this conversation is, How do you feel good about yourself and do great things that you were meant to do in the world without apology?

FIND JULIE

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjuliedonley/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJDonley/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjuliedonley
• Website: https://drjuliedonley.com/

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – The Book Leads Podcast – Dr. Julie Donley

00:36 - Introduction & Bio

01:32 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

12:01 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

21:41 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

31:31 - What do you consider your super power?

39:34 - What self-leadership means.

38:05 - What does leadership mean to you?

44:59 - A rundown of Julie's previous books.

49:58 - Introduction to latest book and general overview?

01:02:43 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?

01:08:15 - What book has inspired you?

01:14:09 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

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