How to Expand Your Influence Without Losing Yourself
Guest: Dr. Benah Parker, social psychologist and executive coach
Why listen: If working harder is not moving the needle, this conversation shows you how a simple identity shift can expand your influence without losing yourself.
Episode Snapshot
You do not rise to your goals. You rise to your identity.
Dr. Benah Parker breaks down the move leaders skip: shifting who you are leading from, not just what you are doing.
What We Cover
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Why tactics stall when your identity is out of date
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The real cost of burnout, perfectionism, and overfunctioning
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How to redefine success on your terms and still scale results
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Simple ways to set standards, not just boundaries
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How to develop leaders without carrying their work
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Clarity scripts and reflection questions you can use this week
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The Bottleneck Guide from Dr. Parker
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About Dr. Benah Parker
Dr. Benah Parker is a social psychologist, trusted advisor, and executive coach for high performing leaders who want to expand their influence without losing themselves in the process. As the founder of Level 42 Consulting, she helps leaders move beyond burnout, perfectionism, and overfunctioning and redefine success on their own terms. Known for clarity, compassion, and strategic insight, Benah blends applied psychology with executive expertise to unlock lasting transformation. As a cancer survivor, she brings hard won wisdom about resilience, identity, and leading through uncertainty.
Connect with Dr. Parker
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benahparker
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BENAHPARKER
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/level42consulting
Headshot for media: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N3w79wuoV76RcjcG0TZz7ptoktc7-1N2/view?usp=drive_link
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