"I had to unlearn everything"
In this conversation, Heather and Megan Dalla-Camina explore the journey of empowerment, leadership, and the importance of wellbeing in business. Megan shares her transition from a corporate career to founding Women Rising, an organisation focused on women's empowerment and leadership.
They discuss the necessity of unlearning patriarchal norms, the role of male allies in supporting women, and the importance of women supporting each other. The conversation emphasises the need for self-awareness, intuition, and the inner work required to foster true leadership and create a more inclusive environment for all.
Takeaways
Staying grounded in vision and purpose is essential.
Prioritise wellbeing and self-care to avoid burnout.
Unlearning patriarchal teachings is crucial for women.
Good leadership integrates both masculine and feminine traits.
Male allies play a vital role in women's empowerment.
Women need to support each other genuinely.
Recognising and dismantling internalized patriarchal narratives is necessary.
Trusting intuition can guide better decision-making.
Creating space for everyone leads to a healthier work environment.
Inner work is the key to unlocking external power.
At a glance…
00:00 Grounding in Purpose and Wellbeing
05:04 From Corporate to Empowerment: Megan's Journey
11:23 Unlearning Patriarchy: Redefining Leadership
18:09 The Role of Women Supporting Women
24:14 Intuition vs. Strategy: Finding Balance
28:50 The Future of Women in Leadership
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About the Guest
Megan is the founder and CEO of
Women Rising, a global leadership platform that has supported over 10,000 women and 1,300 male allies across 68 countries. A former high-powered executive at IBM, GE, and PwC, she built a multi-7-figure business after leaving corporate life behind due to profound burnout.
Her latest book,
Women Rising: The Forces That Hold Us Back, The Tools to Help Us Rise, draws on 20 years of experience and includes case studies from program graduates and corporate partners who’ve implemented her tools inside Fortune 500 companies. Through the Women Rising program and her
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