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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

By: Andrea Johnson
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"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.

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Episodes
  • The Leadership Strategy You’re Probably Overlooking: Trust

    The Leadership Strategy You’re Probably Overlooking: Trust
    Aug 19 2025

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    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

    • 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 team culture and create psychological safety.
    • Revisit your Core Values to align your leadership with what matters most.

    3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

    • Where is trust strong in my leadership—and where is it fragile?
    • Have I unintentionally broken trust in ways that need repair?
    • What daily habits reinforce the culture of trust I want to build?

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    WANT TO LEAD WITH MORE TRUST AND AUTHENTICITY?

    Download the free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise

    Apply for the Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta

    Join Andrea LIVE at THRIVE in ‘25 Live2Lead!

    Secure your seat in Charlottesville or Lynchburg, VA—two powerhouse events where purpose-driven leaders come to recharge, refocus, and rise.

    CHARLOTTESVILLE: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-charlottesville-2025

    LYNCHBURG: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-lynchburg-2025

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    22 mins
  • Fall. Learn. Rise. Resilient Leaders Get the Real Results

    Fall. Learn. Rise. Resilient Leaders Get the Real Results
    Aug 12 2025

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    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

    • 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—not what they expect.

    3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

    • What’s one setback I’ve been avoiding—and what’s it still trying to tell me?
    • Did I lead with integrity in that moment, or just survive it?
    • Where have I already proven I’m resilient—and how can I build from there?

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    RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS
    Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
    Join the Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
    Thrive in '25 Live2Lead: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/thrivein25_choose_your_city

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    19 mins
  • Legacy Is Earned—And It Starts with Results

    Legacy Is Earned—And It Starts with Results
    Aug 5 2025

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    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

    • 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

    3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

    • What result from the last 6 months am I most proud of?
    • What does that result reveal about the legacy I’m building?
    • What are 3 legacy-level outcomes I want to be known for?

    ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW
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    RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS
    Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise
    Join the Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta
    Thrive in '25 Live2Lead – https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/thrivein25_choose_your_city

    LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
    DM Andrea on Instagram or LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimist
    Let’s chat: andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com

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    16 mins
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