Dr. Cranla Warren: From Surviving to Thriving - Resilience, Purpose & Powerful Leadership.

Season 2: Episode 3: From Surviving to Thriving - resilience, purpose & powerful leadership.

Episode Duration: 49 minutes

This week on the Evolving Entrepreneurship podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Cranla Warren, Leadership & Team Coach, Educator, and Organizational Psychologist who brings over 30 years of leadership experience to the mic.

In this powerful conversation, Cranla shares how leaders can move beyond simply surviving and start truly thriving. Drawing on her background in psychotherapy, neuroscience, and executive coaching, Cranla explores what it takes to lead with emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and purpose in today’s high-pressure world.

Dr Cranla Warren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cranla-warren/

About Our Guest:

Dr. Cranla Warren holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, and is a Leadership & Team Coach, Educator, and community builder who’s passionate about helping people move from simply surviving to truly thriving. With a background as a psychotherapist specializing in adult mental health, Cranlahas 30 years of formal leadership experience, which she draws on, in addition to evidence-based practice, in her efforts to help others move the needle on their business success. Before launching her private practice and coaching leaders around the world, Cranla served as Vice President of Leadership Development at the Institute for Health and Human Potential, where she oversaw teams that worked with executives navigating high-stakes leadership challenges.

Today, Cranla is an external facilitator at Toronto Metropolitan University, designing and delivering leadership and professional development programs for staff. She’s also the Co-Founder of The Iris Collective, a grassroots initiative in Stratford, Ontario, dedicated to connection, community, and contribution among women, and the Co-Lead and Faculty Member of Sojourn: An Offsite for Women in Leadership, a transformative retreat for women ready to lead with greater fullness, self-awareness, and purpose. Known for blending psychology, neuroscience, leadership science, and customer/client-focused best practices, Cranla helps leaders—and especially women entrepreneurs—cultivate emotional intelligence, resilience, and lasting impact.

Summary

In this conversation, Holly and Janis discuss the essential transition from merely surviving to thriving, particularly for small business owners. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, aligning actions with personal values, and focusing on high-value tasks rather than simply doing more. This approach not only enhances personal well-being but also fosters effective leadership.

Takeaways

Moving from surviving to thriving involves a mindset shift. Our thoughts and beliefs shape our actions and outputs. Small business owners often believe they need to do more. It's crucial to focus on high-value activities. Aligning actions with personal values is essential. Consider your personal energy when making decisions. Leadership is about quality, not quantity of actions. Personal well-being is intertwined with business success. Mindset influences both personal and professional growth. Effective practices stem from a clear understanding of values.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Cranla Warren 00:40 The Importance of Connection and Community