Our Return to Leadershape with Kristen Young

12/31/20 • 36 min

Kevin and I were thrilled when Kristen Young, Executive Director of Leadershape, accepted our interview request. In doing so, she took a big leap of faith. She exemplifies someone who is willing to take a risk and open herself up to new experiences, something Kevin and I deeply value. Kristen believes in the mission of Leadershape, "To transform the world by increasing the number of people who lead with integrity and a healthy disregard for the impossible." The last 16+ years of Kristen's life have been dedicated to helping others see their own innate greatness and become agents for positive change. Two of those people were Kevin and I when we attended Leadershape's flagship program, The Leadershape Institute. Our conversation with Kristen clarified how the values and ideas planted in us at Leadershape have continued to guide us. A lot of pieces fell together for Kevin and I, and a lot of questions were answered as to where we got this desire to align our lives with our passions and values. We hope this conversation inspires you to ask some questions about your own purpose and passions. Let's Grow!
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To learn more about Leadershape and its offerings visit https://www.leadershape.org/
Sign up for Resilience 2021 go here (click link in bio)
Sign up for Courageous Dialogue 2021 go here (click link in bio)
If you are a Leadershape grad and lost your binder you can email Leadershape and request a copy of the most current materials. Kristen offered this as a way to refresh and reconnect with your passions and values.
Follow Leadershape on Instagram
To hear more about how Leadershape impacted us listen to episode 5. Our Secret To Happiness

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To learn more about Leadershape and its offerings visit https://www.leadershape.org/
Sign up for Resilience 2021 go here (click link in bio)
Sign up for Courageous Dialogue 2021 go here (click link in bio)
If you are a Leadershape grad and lost your binder you can email Leadershape and request a copy of the most current materials. Kristen offered this as a way to refresh and reconnect with your passions and values.
Follow Leadershape on Instagram
To hear more about how Leadershape impacted us listen to episode 5. Our Secret To Happiness

Email us at [email protected]
Message us on Instagram
Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts

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