You are a self-confessed introvert , but you command such presence on the stage . How do you do that ?
I am an introvert … but when introverts are passionate about their work , they will still show up , be fully present and do what needs to be done . So yes , I stand on stage and speak in front of thousands of people sometimes … but the next day , I have garden time in my calendar ; I ’ m on my own , my phone is turned off , I don ' t speak to anyone and I ' m recharging for the next event . It ’ s my responsibility to make sure I don ’ t feel resentful that I ’ m exhausted ; no one is going to give me permission to recharge , I have to decide that for myself .
As a Dare To Lead facilitator™ for Brené Brown ’ s leadership program – what is one teaching or quote that really resonates with you , and why ?
There are two quotes in particular :
1 . “ Who we are is how we lead ” This quote speaks to what I believe about working with female leaders – it goes back to ownership . We have to work out who we are and own it ; not only will it empower others , but it will ignite you .
2 . “ Leaders who live into their values are never silent about hard things ” I think you always want to be in the arena , whether it ’ s in your intimate relationships or your work and career , as opposed to watching life from the sidelines , commenting and judging everyone else .
How important is it for us to be more vulnerable with each other ?
It ' s so important - it ' s part of our human experience . We weren ' t meant to do life on our own . If you don ' t let people contribute to you , you risk not being connected to anyone . What we want as human beings is a beautiful kind of osmosis of giving and taking energy .
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