E127 – Anna Kowalska: The Journey to Sacred Success

12/16/24 • 25 min

What if you could transform your life by embracing your emotions and redefining success?

Join in and explore this intriguing journey with the remarkable Anna Kowalska and insightful co-hosts Tina Paulus Krause and Dawnese Openshaw. Anna shares her captivating story of moving from a life of searching to one brimming with purpose through her dedication to transformational leadership and emotional intelligence.

Drawing from her leadership training and mysticism background, she reveals how shattering personal limitations can illuminate a path to living a vibrant and impactful life. Anna's unwavering passion for continuous growth is contagious, and her story of balancing a busy life with boundless energy is nothing short of inspiring.

As the conversation unfolds, they dive into the profound process of emotional transformation and capacity-building through the Global Leadership Experience (GLE). They touch upon reconnecting with buried emotions and the often-overlooked importance of addressing past pains to fully embrace joy, fulfillment, and passion.

This episode challenges conventional ideas of success by celebrating the myriad of ways that it arises in life, where the journey of personal growth holds more value than traditional end goals. Through this discussion with Anna, Tina, and Dawnese, the power of living with purpose is highlighted as well as how contributing meaningfully can reshape both personal and professional landscapes, leading to a truly fulfilling life.

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0:00 – Intro 1:24 – The Power of Emotional Intelligence Within & The Deepening of Anna’s Purpose 5:33 – Anna’s Journey of Self-Discovery, Finding Fulfillment, and Increasing Her Capacity 17:28 – The Catalyst for Anna to Become a Transformational Trainer 19:08 – Connecting to Inner Success, Its Many Definitions, and Contributing to Community 24:29 – Conclusion

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Anna Kowalska transforms paradigms by bridging practical approaches to success with holistic personal development. She blends her background in finance, real estate, and other traditional experience, with expertise in metaphysical and transformational coaching, specializing in empowering others to redefine success on their own terms.

Her methodology harmonizes strategic, emotional, and intuitive leadership principles, creating a distinctive approach that helps professionals align their external accomplishments with internal purpose. Anna guides her clients to unlock their most authentic potential. As a Transformational Coach and Trainer, Anna offers a creative framework for professional and personal evolution—enabling her clients to design intentional, purpose-driven trajectories that honor professional excellence, soul alignment, and personal fulfillment.

Website: https://www.annakowalska.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annathemanifestingartist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annathemanifestingartist/

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Your Leadership Legacy

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Tina Paulus-Krause

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What if you could transform your life by embracing your emotions and redefining success?

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Website: https://www.annakowalska.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annathemanifestingartist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annathemanifestingartist/

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Your Leadership Legacy

Tina Paulus-Krause

Website: https://tinapauluskrause.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachtpk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachtpk/

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E126 – Melissa Marks: Thriving Through Adversity & Empowering Change with Authentic Leadership

Imagine being in the midst of managing a $38 million project and receiving a life-altering diagnosis.

Melissa Marks faced this exact turning point when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. It was a wake-up call that prompted a shift from mere survival to truly thriving, both personally and professionally. Join Tina Paulus-Krause in conversation with Melissa as she uncovers her transformative journey from engineer to leadership development expert, highlighting how she used the challenge of cancer to re-evaluate her leadership style and life priorities.

As a board advisor of the Global Leadership Academy, Melissa shares how her experiences have shaped her passion for supporting individuals and families through leadership programs that focus on living intentionally and embracing true leadership values.

This episode takes a deep dive into the essence of authentic leadership, exploring Melissa's path of leading with vulnerability and love. By letting go of superficial power dynamics, she embraced a more genuine approach that encourages others to do the same.

They also shine a light on the Global Leadership Academy’s initiatives to empower teenagers and engage parents in the process, creating a supportive environment for developing essential life skills. This dual approach not only helps in bridging the communication gap between teens and parents but also fosters a sense of mutual understanding and intrinsic value within families.

Join in as we explore how personal transformation and leadership through authenticity can create a lasting impact on both personal growth and team dynamics.

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Timecodes

0:00 – Intro 3:26 – Melissa’s Journey: Surviving Breast Cancer & Empowering Others to Thrive 6:22 – Being Brought Down to Your Core & Receiving Opportunities to Amplify Yourself 9:39 – Balancing Polarities by Recognizing Patterns Within Yourself & Others 13:44 – Finding Congruence in Life through Authenticity, Power, and Passion 16:22 – Leading from a Powerful, Loving Space & Leveraging Everyone’s Strengths 18:48 – Looking Inward for Leadership Instead of External Validation 21:39 – Teenagers Developing Leadership Skills & Parents Evolving Alongside Them 27:23 – Healing, Empowerment, and Continuing to Dream & Evolve This World 29:49 – Conclusion

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Melissa Marks is a coach, engineer, fitness instructor, motivational speaker, and corporate leader. More than anything, she stands for authenticity, power, love, and abundance. Melissa recently celebrated 9 years living beyond cancer, thriving at life, and strives to teach others the skills of thrivership. This is where high performance meets simplicity, equilibrium, and joy. High performance no longer requires sacrifice of health, family, or relationships.

Melissa has coaching experience in several modalities, including transformation, advanced emotional intelligence, feminine power, and neuro-linguistic programming. When Melissa isn't coaching, she's teaching fitness classes. She's taught at least 6,300 hours of fitness and continues to elevate her teaching to powerfully inspire and motivate attendees. Her most recent achievement is leading teams of high-performers in Leadership Development. Where the team provides skills and tools for the leaders of the organization.

Website: https://iamlovednation.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamlovedtribe Women’s Thriver Retreat Website: https://womensthriverretreat.com/

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Your Leadership Legacy

Tina Paulus-Krause

Website: https://tinapauluskrause.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachtpk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachtpk/

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E128 – Jenn Gonzaga: Elevating Leadership through Emotional Intelligence & Collective Growth

Imagine transforming your life by harnessing the power of emotional intelligence.

Tune in as Jenn Gonzaga shares her 21-year journey of personal and professional growth, demonstrating how pauses and intentional responses can lead to profound transformation. From navigating the complexities of family dynamics during a move to Panama to managing professional obstacles, Jenn's experiences offer vital insights into enriching relationships and enhancing communication, even across language barriers. Her story emphasizes the continuous journey of self-improvement and its far-reaching impact on both personal and workplace environments.

Explore the strength found in collective leadership and the profound benefits of collaboration in personal development. Our conversation delves into the often-overlooked gap between acquiring skills and truly transformational leadership, advocating for community support and collective strengths.

Jenn candidly discusses common struggles with confidence and self-worth, providing a personal connection that resonates deeply. Her anecdote about joining Toastmasters to enhance her public-speaking skills highlights the importance of stepping beyond comfort zones and seeking feedback to improve, underscoring the power of choice and continuous growth in personal and professional realms.

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Timecodes

0:00 – Intro 3:32 – Becoming Our Best Self includes Interacting and Relating with Community 8:41 – Lived Experiences of Leadership & Choosing Joy Over Suffering 10:49 – Jenn’s Vision: Releasing Shadows, Educating Generations, and Unifying Communities 12:40 – Leadership Development: Going Beyond Statistics, Metrics, and Questions 16:13 – Frustration is an Invitation: Creating Change with Support, Feedback, and Reflection 18:29 – Conclusion

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Jennifer Gonzaga is a seasoned organizational development and leadership strategist with over 20 years of experience designing and executing transformative programs that drive individual and team success. As the founder of Work With jeNN LLC, Jenn has worked with C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and diverse teams worldwide to implement tailored strategies for leadership development, mentoring, and action learning projects. Her expertise lies in crafting innovative solutions grounded in research, creating actionable tools, and fostering environments that prioritize emotional intelligence and psychological safety.

With a background that spans corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial settings, Jenn combines her academic pursuits in industrial-organizational psychology with hands-on experience to deliver measurable outcomes for clients. From mentoring programs to knowledge transfer initiatives, her work consistently enhances professional growth and organizational effectiveness. Jenn’s passion for cultivating leaders and building high-performing teams has made her a sought-after consultant, coach, and facilitator in the leadership development space.

Website: https://www.jenngonzaga.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenngonzaga/

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Your Leadership Legacy

Tina Paulus-Krause

Website: https://tinapauluskrause.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachtpk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachtpk/