Welcome to another vibrant episode of the Leadership Toolkit Podcast, with your host, Mike Phillips, where we dive deep into the essence of leadership across various sectors. In this episode, we engage with the remarkable Emily Purry, a legally blind athlete turned inspirational keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and consultant.
Emily brings a unique perspective to fostering inclusive and welcoming spaces within organizations, leveraging her extensive background in business management and psychology. Join us as we explore Emily’s journey from confronting and embracing her disability to empowering others in the corporate world and beyond.
🧰 The Workbench: My Key Takeaways From This Episode
1️⃣ Inclusivity Empowers: Building inclusive spaces isn’t just about meeting standards but fostering environments where every individual can excel.
2️⃣ Conversations Lead to Connections: Stepping beyond comfort zones to discuss disabilities enriches organizational culture and understanding.
3️⃣ Adaptation Is Key: In a constantly changing business environment, flexibility and resilience place visionary leaders ahead of the curve.
4️⃣ Self-Leadership is Foundational: Genuine self-acceptance paves the way for authentic leadership, driving meaningful, transformative change.
5️⃣ Embrace Your Fears Rather than Avoid Them: As a leader, sometimes you have to admit fear, or worry, or that you just don't know. It's important to address any concerns directly and then develop contingency plans for when, not if, difficulties arise.
Resources Mentioned:
- Emily Purry’s website for further engagement and insights into her work: [Link]
- Connect with Emily on LinkedIn for collaboration opportunities and more: [Link]
Don’t let this episode be the end of your journey towards creating more inclusive and empowering environments in your workspace and beyond. Reach out to Emily Purry through her website or LinkedIn to discover how you can transform your organization’s culture. Let’s take a page from Emily’s book and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion with open arms and open hearts. Together, we can make a difference—one conversation at a time.
Contact Information:
Emily Purry
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/EmilyPurrySpeaker/
Facebook: Facebook.com/PurryCo
Instagram: Instagram.com/Purry.Consultants/
TikTok: @PurryConsultants
YouTube: Youtube.com/@PurryConsultants
Mike Phillips
Email: mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam
Twitter: @LeadTheTeam
YouTube: YouTube.com/@MikePhillips
Credits:
Hosted by Mike Phil
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