Ep #43 Becoming the Leader I Needed: Birthday Reflections from Year One

📜 Summary

In this special episode, I’m celebrating my 44th birthday and one full year of Leadership Beyond the Title. I’m sharing the five biggest lessons that have shaped my leadership this year—how I learned to release judgment, do the inner work, lead my thoughts, stay consistent when no one’s watching, and speak the truth even when it’s hard. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to grow in public, this one’s for you.

💎 Gems

• Leadership isn't about titles; it's about self-leadership.
• Self-judgment can hinder progress and authenticity.
• Real leadership starts with internal conversations.
• Consistency is more important than visibility.
• Authenticity requires courage and truth-telling.
• Mental leadership is crucial for personal growth.
• Healing old stories is essential for effective leadership.
• You cannot lead what you haven't faced.
• Building self-trust is a vital part of the journey.
• Your journey matters, even when it feels quiet.

📖 Chapters

00:00 Celebrating Milestones: A Year of Growth
02:36 The Power of Self-Leadership
06:03 Redefining Leadership: Conversations with Yourself
10:27 Mental Leadership: The Inner Dialogue
15:47 Consistency Over Visibility: Building Self-Trust
19:51 Authenticity as a Discipline: The Cost of Truth
23:46 Embracing the Journey: Leadership Beyond Titles