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July 23, 2025 β€’ 39 mins

What if true leadership isn't just about hitting targets, but about aligning your deepest self with your highest impact?

In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Dr. Benah Parker, an acclaimed executive performance coach, strategic advisor, and social psychologist. As the founder of Level 42 Consulting, Dr. Parker helps elite leaders and high performers move beyond the grind to achieve clarity, elevate their influence, and find profound alignment without compromising their authentic selves.

Together, they dive into Dr. Parker's groundbreaking Strategic Identity Shift framework, exploring how unconscious identities can hold us back and how intentionally shaping who we are can lead to unparalleled fulfillment and impact in both our professional and personal lives.

Inside the Episode:

  • From Academia to Executive Coach: Dr. Parker's "aha moment" that transitioned her social psychology background into a unique approach to strategic leadership.
  • The Strategic Identity Shift Framework: An in-depth look at the five "R" steps – Revealing, Reclaiming, Redefining, Reinforcing, and Radiating – to intentionally shape your identity for growth and impact.
  • Challenging Unchosen Identities: Understanding how societal expectations and early life experiences can shape who we think we "should be," and how to break free.
  • The Power of Perception: How shifting your focus and self-talk can open up new opportunities and change how you perceive the world around you.
  • Clarity Amidst Complexity: Practical, immediate strategies for finding mental and emotional clarity when the world feels overwhelming, emphasizing the importance of physical well-being.
  • Beyond the Job Title: How to evolve your identity as a leader without being consumed by your job, recognizing your inherent value beyond what you produce.
  • The Future of Leadership: Dr. Parker's insights into the most critical quality for leaders to cultivate in the coming years: humanity and authentic presence.

If you're ready to break free from unfulfilling cycles and step into a leadership role that truly resonates with who you are at your core, this episode is your guide.

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