Many leaders, particularly women, have been conditioned to view power as a negative force associated with dominance, control, and giving away one’s agency to others. This limiting perspective often creates an inner conflict, preventing individuals from fully embracing their innate power and leading with authenticity.
Gayle Lantz speaks with Kemi Nekvapil, author of the internationally bestselling book “Power: A Woman’s Guide to Living and Leading Without Apology.” Kemi is one of the world’s leading credentialed coaches for female executives and entrepreneurs, passionate about helping leaders unlock obstacles that prevent value-based leadership.
Drawing from her own transformative journey and redefining the true essence of power, Kemi offers a fresh and empowering perspective. She challenges listeners to reclaim their power by being present, taking ownership, trusting their wisdom, recognizing inherent equalities and inequalities, and embracing responsibility.
This thought-provoking episode covers:
- Understanding power beyond the traditionally limiting definitions
- The impact of societal conditioning on women’s relationship with power
- Kemi’s personal story of navigating a sense of powerlessness to self-empowerment
- The role of privilege and using it as a force for positive change
- Practical strategies for being present, owning your narrative, and leading authentically
- Viewing power as a dynamic dance rather than a linear experience
Kemi’s insights provide a powerful call to action, inviting listeners to embrace their inherent power, lead without apology, and create a ripple effect of empowerment in their spheres of influence.
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#194 Leading with Authenticity and Purpose with Fortune 500 CEO Keith Demmings of Assurant (Part 2)
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