Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Andrea Johnson
247 episodes
15 hours ago
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Playing small doesn’t protect your leadership—it dilutes it. In a world that rewards caution and conformity, it takes courage to lead with authenticity. This episode unpacks why we shrink, how it costs us—and what it looks like to show up whole, steady, and courageous. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Recognize where fear is holding you back—visibility, relationships, or even your pricing.Reflect on the source of that fear. Is it an Assumption, Belief, or...
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Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Playing small doesn’t protect your leadership—it dilutes it. In a world that rewards caution and conformity, it takes courage to lead with authenticity. This episode unpacks why we shrink, how it costs us—and what it looks like to show up whole, steady, and courageous. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Recognize where fear is holding you back—visibility, relationships, or even your pricing.Reflect on the source of that fear. Is it an Assumption, Belief, or...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Playing small doesn’t protect your leadership—it dilutes it. In a world that rewards caution and conformity, it takes courage to lead with authenticity. This episode unpacks why we shrink, how it costs us—and what it looks like to show up whole, steady, and courageous. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Recognize where fear is holding you back—visibility, relationships, or even your pricing.Reflect on the source of that fear. Is it an Assumption, Belief, or...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Silence costs more than approval. When you edit yourself to keep the peace, you lose influence, joy, and integrity. This episode helps you reclaim your voice and lead with conviction, clarity, and grace—so your presence builds trust instead of tension. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Name the Fear Ask “What am I afraid will happen if I speak up?” Naming it breaks its grip.Anchor in Values Identify which Core Value is at stake. Truth spoken through values...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Boundaries are not rejection—they are leadership. Setting and holding clear boundaries protects your energy, builds trust, and models integrity. For purpose-driven women, boundaries are not about being mean or difficult; they are about leading with clarity, courage, and care. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Protect your energy: Identify one place where overextending is costing you and draw a line.Model healthy leadership: Communicate boundaries clearly s...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA What does resistance really look like in leadership? It’s not rebellion or rage — it’s conviction anchored in joy. In this episode, Andrea Johnson, The Intentional Optimist, explains how joyful defiance helps women leaders resist conformity, lead with authenticity, and protect their humanity in high-pressure environments. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Hold firm to one Core Value this week, even if it costs you comfort or approval.Practice joy as resist...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Knowing your Core Values is just the beginning. The Recognize–Reflect–Respond rhythm is how you lead with intention instead of instinct—especially when things feel fast, loud, or reactive. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Pause before responding—ask: “What value is at stake here?”Buy time with: “I need a moment to think about how I want to respond.”Check: Am I reacting from urgency—or responding from clarity?3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Where am I most rea...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Clear thinking isn’t a personality trait—it’s a leadership practice. And most people were never taught how to do it. In this episode, we unpack the six tenets of Intentional Optimism and how they offer powerful lenses for leadership—helping you see what’s really going on, stay grounded in your values, and respond with clarity and courage even in the middle of pressure, conflict, or confusion. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Identify the tenet of Intentio...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA You’re not lost—you’ve just outgrown a version of success that was never yours to begin with. When you stop following other people’s maps and start trusting your internal compass, you begin leading from a place of clarity, not conformity. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Recognize how Assumptions, Beliefs, and Conditioning (your ABCs) shape your default decisionsReconnect with your Core Values as the foundation for building your own leadership mapShift fr...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Critical thinking is your responsibility—not rebellion. It’s how real leaders lead. This episode helps you reclaim your mind, challenge the assumptions shaping your choices, and use discernment as a powerful leadership tool. 4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Pause before reacting—give yourself space to thinkUse your Core Values as a decision filterAsk better questions: Who benefits if I believe this?Pay attention to emotional signals and your body’s wisdom...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Hard conversations don’t get easier—but you can get steadier. When you root yourself in your values before you speak, you lead with integrity, courage, and connection, no matter the situation. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Name your values first — before rehearsing or reacting.Clarify your goal — is it connection, boundary-setting, or repair?Own your part — take responsibility without carrying what isn’t yours.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF What value of ...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Results aren’t the end—they’re the beginning. Strategic leaders know how to use outcomes to refine how they lead. This episode shows you how to read what your results are really telling you—and how to lead better because of them. 4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Review recent outcomes—beyond the surface wins or missesAsk what each result reveals about your leadership patternsRevisit the Recognize. Reflect. Respond. framework for strategic growthAvoid comm...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Trust isn’t optional—it’s the strategic foundation of leadership that lasts. If you want results that scale and a team that thrives, you need to lead with trust at the center. 4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Understand what trust actually requires from you as a leader—beyond likability.Recognize common trust breakers and learn how to repair them with humility.Model trust to shape your team culture and create psychological safety.Revisit your Core Values ...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Setbacks don’t sideline real leaders—they shape them. If you want results that actually last, resilience isn’t optional—it’s the edge. 4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Stop glossing over failure—name it, and let it teach you.Audit your last flop: What part of you was missing from that moment?Reconnect with your Core Values before you “try again.”Reset with one move that honors who you are—not what they expect.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF What’s one setback...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Leadership legacy isn’t built on good intentions—it’s built on results. Real, values-aligned outcomes are the evidence that your leadership is working and worth remembering. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Define the results you want to be known forLet your Core Values shape the way you pursue those resultsCelebrate the small wins—they’re the real building blocks of legacy3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF What result from the last 6 months am I most proud of?W...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA You can’t reach bold goals alone. Empowered teams are how leaders multiply their impact—and that means creating the systems, structure, and trust they need to succeed. 4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Clarify mid-year goals with your team—not just for them.Equip your team with tools and encouragement to own their part.Let go of control by modeling ownership, not micromanagement.Shift your mindset from solo operator to system builder.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOU...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Bold goals aren’t just strategic—they’re sovereign. When women leaders own bold, measurable goals, they don’t just reach new outcomes—they transform how they lead, influence, and thrive. 4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Challenge the inner critic that says “just be grateful” or “stay quiet.”Recognize where you’ve softened your goals to stay safe or likable.Use the B.O.L.D. Framework to test if your goal is Brave, Owned, Leading, and Defined.Revisit your m...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Resilient teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built—on purpose—by leaders who understand that the culture they create directly impacts whether their people thrive or burn out. 4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Create space for reflection—individually and togetherNormalize asking for help and naming limitsBuild in recovery rhythms after high-output seasonsFoster peer-to-peer support and shared ownership3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF What signs of team burn...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA You don’t have to choose between being authentic and getting results. When you lead from your values, your goals become more sustainable—and your leadership more impactful. 4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Reframe goals to reflect how you want to show up.Use the HIPE Framework to assess what’s working.Reflect on where performance has outpaced integrity.Align goals with Core Values to reduce burnout.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Where in your leadership are ...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Mid-year isn’t a crisis point—it’s a leadership checkpoint. Recommitting to your goals isn’t failure—it’s growth in action. 4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Reflect, refine, and recommit with purposeUse SMART or HIPE goals based on your seasonLead with resilience, growth, and purposeChoose one goal to recommit to—or reshape3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF What have I accomplished so far—even if it wasn’t what I originally planned?Where do I feel out of sync wi...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA AI can serve as your Chief of Staff—helping you think, plan, and lead more strategically—if you use it with intention, strategy, and voice. 4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Use AI to clarify your next step.Brainstorm and plan without starting from scratch.Refine your message before sharing it.Let AI support—not replace—your Core Values-led voice.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Where do I most need clarity right now—in my strategy, communication, or creative f...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Your inner critic doesn’t have to run the show. In this episode, I share how I use ChatGPT as a reframing partner to challenge limiting beliefs, rewrite unhelpful narratives, and lead from a grounded, empowered mindset. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Use the ABC model (Assumptions, Beliefs, Conditioning) to identify where your inner critic got its voiceTry my “Battery Check” to assess your emotional leadership capacity before the day beginsStart a morni...
Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Playing small doesn’t protect your leadership—it dilutes it. In a world that rewards caution and conformity, it takes courage to lead with authenticity. This episode unpacks why we shrink, how it costs us—and what it looks like to show up whole, steady, and courageous. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Recognize where fear is holding you back—visibility, relationships, or even your pricing.Reflect on the source of that fear. Is it an Assumption, Belief, or...
