Stand Tall & Own It - Empowering Purpose-Driven Women to Lead with Authenticity and Impact

Stand Tall & Own It - Empowering Purpose-Driven Women to Lead with Authenticity and Impact

"Just be you!" they say. But for high-performing women, "just being you" hasn’t always felt safe or practical—whether it’s at work, school, church, or even at exclusive networking events. For purpose-driven women and founders, holding back can limit your impact and undermine your authenticity. Even in a world that’s more welcoming to strong female leaders, feeling truly "safe" in your own skin is still a challenge. To lead with clarity and confidence, you must first understand your value, embrace your individuality, and recognize that the solutions you need are as unique as you are. This podcast is for modern women who lead with purpose and are ready to embrace their full potential and create an impact that aligns with their vision and values. It’s time to find the clarity and confidence to lead in a way that’s authentic to you. Join me as we explore how to navigate challenges, honor your unique path, and make a lasting difference. If you're ready to explore your Core Values, check out my Core Values Course and Core Values Coaching for tools and support to help you grow. Subscribe now and start owning your journey today! To learn more about Andrea Johnson and Intentional Optimism, visit www.theintentionaloptimist.com/Links.

Episodes

September 23, 2025 23 mins

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1 BIG IDEA
Clear thinking isn’t a personality trait—it’s a leadership practice. And most people were never taught how to do it. In this episode, we unpack the six tenets of Intentional Optimism and how they offer powerful lenses for leadership—helping you see what’s really going on, stay grounded in your values, and respond with clarity and courage even in the middle of pressure, conflict, ...

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You’re not lost—you’ve just outgrown a version of success that was never yours to begin with. When you stop following other people’s maps and start trusting your internal compass, you begin leading from a place of clarity, not conformity.

3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Recognize how Assumptions, Beliefs, and Conditioning (your ABCs) shape your default decisions
  • Reconnect with your Core Va...
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Critical thinking is your responsibility—not rebellion. It’s how real leaders lead. This episode helps you reclaim your mind, challenge the assumptions shaping your choices, and use discernment as a powerful leadership tool.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Pause before reacting—give yourself space to think
  • Use your Core Values as a decision filter
  • Ask better questions: Who benefits if I bel...
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Hard conversations don’t get easier—but you can get steadier. When you root yourself in your values before you speak, you lead with integrity, courage, and connection, no matter the situation.

3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Name your values first — before rehearsing or reacting.
  • Clarify your goal — is it connection, boundary-setting, or repair?
  • Own your part — take responsibility without c...
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Results aren’t the end—they’re the beginning. Strategic leaders know how to use outcomes to refine how they lead. This episode shows you how to read what your results are really telling you—and how to lead better because of them.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Review recent outcomes—beyond the surface wins or misses
  • Ask what each result reveals about your leadership patterns
  • Revisit the Re...
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Trust isn’t optional—it’s the strategic foundation of leadership that lasts. If you want results that scale and a team that thrives, you need to lead with trust at the center.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Understand what trust actually requires from you as a leader—beyond likability.
  • Recognize common trust breakers and learn how to repair them with humility.
  • Model trust to shape your tea...
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Setbacks don’t sideline real leaders—they shape them. If you want results that actually last, resilience isn’t optional—it’s the edge.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Stop glossing over failure—name it, and let it teach you.
  • Audit your last flop: What part of you was missing from that moment?
  • Reconnect with your Core Values before you “try again.”
  • Reset with one move that honors who you are—...
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Leadership legacy isn’t built on good intentions—it’s built on results. Real, values-aligned outcomes are the evidence that your leadership is working and worth remembering.

3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Define the results you want to be known for
  • Let your Core Values shape the way you pursue those results
  • Celebrate the small wins—they’re the real building blocks of legacy

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You can’t reach bold goals alone. Empowered teams are how leaders multiply their impact—and that means creating the systems, structure, and trust they need to succeed.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Clarify mid-year goals with your team—not just for them.
  • Equip your team with tools and encouragement to own their part.
  • Let go of control by modeling ownership, not micromanagement.
  • Shift your ...
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Bold goals aren’t just strategic—they’re sovereign. When women leaders own bold, measurable goals, they don’t just reach new outcomes—they transform how they lead, influence, and thrive.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Challenge the inner critic that says “just be grateful” or “stay quiet.”
  • Recognize where you’ve softened your goals to stay safe or likable.
  • Use the B.O.L.D. Framework to tes...
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Resilient teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built—on purpose—by leaders who understand that the culture they create directly impacts whether their people thrive or burn out.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Create space for reflection—individually and together
  • Normalize asking for help and naming limits
  • Build in recovery rhythms after high-output seasons
  • Foster peer-to-peer support and ...
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You don’t have to choose between being authentic and getting results. When you lead from your values, your goals become more sustainable—and your leadership more impactful.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Reframe goals to reflect how you want to show up.
  • Use the HIPE Framework to assess what’s working.
  • Reflect on where performance has outpaced integrity.
  • Align goals with Core Values to reduc...
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Mid-year isn’t a crisis point—it’s a leadership checkpoint. Recommitting to your goals isn’t failure—it’s growth in action.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Reflect, refine, and recommit with purpose
  • Use SMART or HIPE goals based on your season
  • Lead with resilience, growth, and purpose
  • Choose one goal to recommit to—or reshape

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

  • What have I accomplished so far...
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AI can serve as your Chief of Staff—helping you think, plan, and lead more strategically—if you use it with intention, strategy, and voice.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Use AI to clarify your next step.
  • Brainstorm and plan without starting from scratch.
  • Refine your message before sharing it.
  • Let AI support—not replace—your Core Values-led voice.

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

  • Where do...
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Your inner critic doesn’t have to run the show. In this episode, I share how I use ChatGPT as a reframing partner to challenge limiting beliefs, rewrite unhelpful narratives, and lead from a grounded, empowered mindset.

3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Use the ABC model (Assumptions, Beliefs, Conditioning) to identify where your inner critic got its voice
  • Try my “Battery Check” to assess yo...
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Your Core Values aren’t a buzzword or a branding exercise—they’re your leadership blueprint. In fast-paced environments, they act as your internal compass, helping you stay grounded in who you are and lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction.

5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Use your Core Values as a real-time decision-making tool
  • Build awareness around how micro-decisions shape cultur...
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AI is a powerful tool—but it should never replace your leadership. When you root your use of tools like ChatGPT in your Core Values, you amplify your clarity without compromising your voice.

5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Approach AI like a strategic partner, not a shortcut
  • Use values-based prompts to clarify decisions, not make them for you
  • Draft communications that sound like you, then r...
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Self-care isn’t a reward for good behavior—it’s the foundation of sustainable leadership. When you lead from your Core Values, boundaries become decisions, not defenses—and burnout becomes preventable.

5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  • Build a rhythm of honest, identity-rooted reflection
  • Use your Core Values as your boundary blueprint
  • Create protected Think Space to process, not just produce
  • ...
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Internal confidence isn’t just for you—it’s the key to building safe, trust-filled environments where your team can show up, speak up, and grow.

5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

  1. Reconnect with your Core Values to create clarity and confidence
  2. Shift from judgment to curiosity when reflecting on leadership habits
  3. Practice authentic leadership in small, consistent ways
  4. Ask for honest input and l...
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Resilient leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about showing up with clarity, steadiness, and grace when everything feels uncertain. When you pair resilience with responsibility, you don’t just survive the pressure — you create trust, stability, and growth.

Resilience builds capacity. Responsibility builds trust. Together, they create transformational leadership.

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