134. Driving Leadership Success through Community Engagement and Connection

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10/16/24 • 44 min

What if the secret to becoming a more effective leader lies in the strength of your community? Leaders who prioritize community engagement discover that their connections not only enhance their influence but also drive overall success.

In this episode of the Leading with Power & Purpose podcast, Sabine speaks with Kathleen Booth about her unique career path and how she distinguishes power, authority, and influence. Kathleen is the SVP of Marketing and Growth at Pavilion, a global community for go-to-market executives. Before joining Pavilion, Kathleen was the founder and CEO of Quintain Marketing, a digital marketing agency. She discusses her early struggles and the lessons she learned as an entrepreneur.

Listen in to learn the importance of women redefining power and embracing leadership roles as the world shifts towards a future where women will hold more power. You will also learn how to support the next generation of women by helping them find their voices and encouraging them to step into leadership roles.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of internal ownership of power and how it relates to confidence and leadership.
The value of having a supportive community for executives and entrepreneurs to share challenges and strategies.
The importance of women seeing each other as allies and not competition in the workplace for women’s collective progress.
How learning emotional control early in life can lead to more productive leadership.

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

[02:12] Kathleen’s early career in international development, founding a marketing agency, and her current role at Pavilion.
[08:06] How Pavilion provides a supportive community for go-to-market leaders, helping them feel less isolated in their roles.
[10:45] Defining power as control, authority as something earned through expertise, and influence as the outcome of power and or authority.
[15:18] Differentiating power and authority—power is granted while authority is a unique expertise that comes organically.
[19:38] How historical dynamics like gender have influenced modern-day power structures, plus self-perception of power.
[26:07] The issue of women tearing each other and why we need to see each other as allies, not competition in the workplace.
[31:31] The collective power of women as seen in movements like #MeToo, the Women's March, and the Great Resignation.
[33:45] How women can support the next generation by helping them find their voices and encouraging them to step into leadership roles.

Connect with Kathleen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenslatterybooth

Books Recommendations:

Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Radical Collaboration by James W. Tamm and Ronald J. Luyet

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HOST INFO:
Sabine Gedeon is a dynamic force in the world of leadership and personal development. As the Founder of Transformed Leadership Institute and CEO of Gedeon Enterprises, Sabine leverages nearly 20 years of experience to guide clients in both startups and Fortune 500 companies. Her unique approach combines human-centered principles with tech-enabled solutions, delivering customized programs for leaders at all levels to tackle crucial leadership and talent development challenges.

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Key Takeaways:

The importance of internal ownership of power and how it relates to confidence and leadership.
The value of having a supportive community for executives and entrepreneurs to share challenges and strategies.
The importance of women seeing each other as allies and not competition in the workplace for women’s collective progress.
How learning emotional control early in life can lead to more productive leadership.

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

[02:12] Kathleen’s early career in international development, founding a marketing agency, and her current role at Pavilion.
[08:06] How Pavilion provides a supportive community for go-to-market leaders, helping them feel less isolated in their roles.
[10:45] Defining power as control, authority as something earned through expertise, and influence as the outcome of power and or authority.
[15:18] Differentiating power and authority—power is granted while authority is a unique expertise that comes organically.
[19:38] How historical dynamics like gender have influenced modern-day power structures, plus self-perception of power.
[26:07] The issue of women tearing each other and why we need to see each other as allies, not competition in the workplace.
[31:31] The collective power of women as seen in movements like #MeToo, the Women's March, and the Great Resignation.
[33:45] How women can support the next generation by helping them find their voices and encouraging them to step into leadership roles.

Connect with Kathleen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenslatterybooth

Books Recommendations:

Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Radical Collaboration by James W. Tamm and Ronald J. Luyet

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133. How to Create a Career Roadmap for Success and Advancement

Are you ready to quiet your inner critic and improve how you communicate in professional situations? With the right preparation and a shift in mindset, you can develop the confidence needed to advance your career.

In this episode of the Leading with Power & Purpose podcast, Sabine speaks with Rosie Zilinskas about empowering women to build confidence and authority in the workplace. Rosie is a certified high-performance coach behind the No Woman Left Behind brand, which includes the No Woman Left Behind podcast, career-building services, mentoring support group, and consultancy. She also co-authors the bestselling book Engaging Speakers—Voices of Truth.

Listen in to learn how to create a career roadmap, advocate for yourself, and stay engaged and learning for career growth. You will also learn the importance of teaching younger women to build internal confidence, own their voices, and leverage these traits to influence others.

Key Takeaways:

How creating a career roadmap will help you articulate your worth and build clarity in your goals.
The importance of staying engaged and learning in your career to avoid getting stuck in one space.
Practical tips for women to assert authority in corporate settings, such as adjusting language from apologetic to affirmative.
How preparation will help shift your mindset, overcome the inner critic, and boost your confidence.
How to foster internal power, develop self-trust, and take ownership of your professional achievements.

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

[03:01] Rosie’s career journey, from corporate insurance to learning to advocate for herself and eventually empowering career women.
[07:01] What motivated her to become more proactive in her career and set a clear strategy for future promotions.
[14:09] Defining power as learning to trust yourself, influence as empowering women, and authority as how you present yourself to others.
[18:39] How lack of awareness in how women speak and show up impacts their authority in professional settings.
[23:38] How to boost confidence by preparing resumes, personal mission statements, and story vaults.
[30:10] Strategies for maintaining personal power such as morning routines, meditation, and motivational guidance.

Connect with Rosie:

Website: https://nowomanleftbehind.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/RosieCareerCoaching
Podcast: No Woman Left Behind
Sabine’s Episode: Ep. 59 Fast-Tracking Women’s Careers, Influence, And Impact With Sabine Gedeon

Book Recommendation:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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135. Breaking Barriers: How to Stop Being the Best Kept Secret

Are traditional definitions of corporate success appropriate for Black women, or do they need to be redefined to reflect diverse experiences? Too often, Black women encounter unique challenges in corporate spaces that limit their growth—ranging from external barriers to internal struggles like impostor syndrome.

In this episode of the Leading with Power & Purpose Podcast, Sabine speaks with Dr. Tana Session to discuss the complex dynamics of power, particularly for black women. Dr. Tana Session is the CEO and founder of Tana M Session.com, a certified woman minority business enterprise with over 30 years of human resources experience. She’s a recognized cultural transformation architect specializing in facilitated experiences and leadership and organizational development.

Listen in to learn the importance of building habits that nurture your well-being and keep you rooted in your true power source. You will also learn how to build authentic confidence and find your voice as a black woman in the workforce.
Key Takeaways:

How to overcome impostor syndrome and embrace self-belief, internal validation, and not compare your journey to others.
How to own your power by using adversities as the floor for your success and leaning into your privilege.
The importance of ancestral pride and influence in shaping your identity and confidence as a black woman.
The importance of daily affirmations and a rhythm to keep you grounded and connected to your source of strength.
How to build a support system that holds you accountable and reminds you who you are during tough times.

What You Will Learn in This Episode:

[07:09] How she coaches black women to have self-belief and overcome imposter syndrome to navigate unwritten corporate rules.
[11:27] How she embraced her power through self-forgiveness and learning to move past adversities.
[13:38] Defining authority as owning who you are as a woman and using your words in a way that makes people listen.
[14:53] The limitless influence of Black women and the cultural, ancestral power they can tap into.
[19:31] Dr. Tana’s daily affirmations, routines, and habits that keep her rooted in her true power source.
[24:45] The power of building a village to hold you accountable and offer support, plus embracing therapy and healthy boundaries.
[30:14] Working While Black book overview: what it takes for black women to own their power, truth, healing, worth, and destiny.

Connect with Dr. Tana M. Session:

Website: https://www.tanamsession.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtanamsession

Book Mentioned:

Book: Working While Black: A Woman’s Guide to Stop Being the Best Kept Secret by Dr. M. Tana Session

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