"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.
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
3 QUESTIONS...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
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.
5 WAYS ...
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
Why clear, values-driven communication is your most important leadership tool
1 BIG IDEA
Effective communication isn’t just a leadership skill—it’s a leadership responsibility. When your words don’t land, you don’t lead. In this episode, we explore why values-based communication is essential to building trust, shaping culture, and owning your leadership impact.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
1 BIG IDEA
Long-term leadership isn’t about titles or talent—it’s about resilience, consistency, and the intentional development of emotional intelligence, decision-making, and adaptability.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
BIG IDEA
Confidence in leadership doesn’t come from controlling every variable—it comes from knowing how to lead when everything feels out of control. Agile leaders don’t just pivot—they stay grounded in their values and lead with steady presence, clarity, and courage.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!
BIG IDEA
Confidence doesn’t come first—it comes through resilience. True leadership confidence is earned in the hard moments, forged by experience, and grounded in honoring your Core Values. If you want to lead with authenticity and impact, resilience isn’t optional—it’s foundational.
5 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.