Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin Robin L Owens
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Are you a high-achieving woman seeking more meaning, purpose, passion, and joy in your career?
That is where Robin L. Owens, Ph.D., comes in. She is a highly-regarded college professor, author, engaging speaker, and a remarkable purpose coach and consultant.
Featuring invigorating conversations with industry experts and captivating solo episodes, this podcast provides pragmatic tips, indispensable tools, and invaluable advice on how to renew your joy, and have more meaning, purpose, and passion in your career. Join a community of like-minded women and encourage your spirit with empowering stories, creative strategies, and actionable insights.
Whether you want to renew your joy at work or you are considering a career change, tune in to get started on your path to purposeful work.
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Empathy, Integrity, and Legacy with Dr. Tenia Davis | Ep 181
Is that really what makes you whole?
"I think having the intention around, what is it that you want to do, and really being honest with yourself. Are you doing it for this reason, or are you doing it for that reason? And does that fulfill you? Is that really what makes you whole? And a lot of times, we compromise to have that image and vision of what we think success is, and that success might not be fulfilling to us."
This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Tenia Davis, M.B.A., Ph.D.
Tenia Davis is the author of the book, "8 Essential Steps to Inspire Others & Build a Thriving Workforce." She is the Chief Human Resources Officer NORC at the University of Chicago.
She has directed Human Resources and Operations for massive domestic and international companies and has managed high-stake and high-value brands such as the Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Oz, The Oprah Winfrey Foundations, and the Oprah Winfrey Network.
She is also a recognized community leader who expresses particular care and interest in mentoring the next generation of leaders and volunteers, and was recently acknowledged by the United States’ Senate and received Congressional recognition for her efforts to inspire the world’s future leaders.
In this episode we discussed:
Tenia’s changing career expectations and motivations
maintaining personal integrity in leadership roles
having empathy and understanding in engaging and retaining employees
the Importance of mentorship for employee development
Connect with Dr. Tenia Davis at LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenia-davis-ph-d-358a646/
Purchase her book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/ESSENTIAL-INSPIRE-OTHERS-THRIVING-WORKFORCE/dp/1955750572
Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast
Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/
Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com
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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz
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Sticking To My Story with Donna Griffit | Ep 180
We can extend both vertically, horizontally, diagonally, spiralled. It's not linear, success. It takes you by surprise.
“Maybe it's time to go to another ladder or to take another little walk on that plateau you're on and find a ladder you want to continue climbing. I don't think it ever ends. I don't think it's like, that's it, we've achieved the pinnacle, and there's nowhere to go. Because we can extend both vertically, horizontally, diagonally, spiralled. It's not linear, success. It takes you by surprise. That's the serendipitous moments that you should always be at.”
This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Donna Griffit
Donna is a gifted corporate storyteller and pitch alchemist. She's the author of the groundbreaking book, Sticking To My Story, The Alchemy of Storytelling For Startups.
Donna has worked globally for two decades in over 30 countries with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors. And she magically spins raw data into compelling stories that captivate audiences and drive results.
In this episode we discussed:
Donna’s aspirations from an early age how assisting a cardiothoric surgeon with his tech startup pitches led to her new career and purpose how supporting other women and self-empowerment is important in your life
Connect with Donna at:
Website: https://www.donnagriffit.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnaabraham/
You can find Donna’s book on Amazon at:
https://www.amazon.com/Sticking-My-Story-Storytelling-Startups/dp/1991197314
Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast
Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/
Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com
Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!
This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz
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Transforming Burnout into Purpose with Daisy Auger-Dominguez | Ep 179
Cultivate the relationships with women in your life because they will bring you through life.
"We forget that to build and cultivate relationships with women, it's about intentionality. It's about taking time and effort to build relationships, because the women in our lives will see us through our lives. They will lift us up when we need to. They will check us when we need to be checked. They will send us the flowers that we deserve. They will hold us through the gnarly and the scary and the dark, and they will also show us the way."
This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Daisy Auger-Dominguez.
Daisy is a sought after speaker, recognized for her vision and success. She is the author of the upcoming and highly anticipated book, Burnt Out to Lit Up, How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People.
Daisy also has a book out called Inclusion Revolution, The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace. And her insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes and several other leadership books.
In this episode we discussed:
growing up in the Dominican Republic and Daisy’s experience of otherness in the United States while at college how Daisy noticed people’s struggles with access and opportunity due to racial and diversity issues the role of reflection and inquiry in finding purpose in your life
Connect with Daisy at:
Website: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisyaugerdominguez/
You can find Daisy’s books on her website at:
https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/books
Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast
Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/
Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com
Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!
This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz
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How to Find Your True Power with Rúna Bouius | Ep 178
True power is when you are literally able to claim your authentic self.
"Start by thinking about what success means to her and whether that is based on expectations from, say, her parents, from her education, from society in general, from her friends, from her, position that she has now claimed, or whether that is coming from a deeper place where the definition of purpose where when she is expressing truly who she is, her authentic self. And I that's what I call true power, when you are literally able to claim your authentic self."
This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Rúna Bouius.
Rúna is an accidental entrepreneur and says of herself ‘this Icelandic trailblazer wasn't always a catalyst for leadership empowerment.’ She crushed it as an entrepreneur and CEO in her native Iceland before ditching the suit for a bigger and more purpose driven mission, which is guiding leaders that become conscious leaders.
Rúna is also a futurist, speaker, author, executive coach, and social change agent. And she's on a quest to build a better world, one empowered leader at a time.
In this episode we discussed:
how Rúna began focusing on conscious leadership after a devastating personal loss
becoming aware of your impact on others and society
reflecting on your own definition of success, and questioning societal norms
Connect with Rúna at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/runabouius/
Website: https://truepowerinstitute.com/
Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast
Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/
Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com
Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!
This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz
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How to Never Hate Mondays Again with Tammy Alvarez | Ep 177
This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Tammy Alvarez.
"You need to give yourself permission to put yourself first. High achieving women put everyone else before themselves. And so you need to get comfortable with knowing the whole, ‘put your own mask on first in an aeroplane’. When you take care of yourself first, everything else gets better."
Tammy is the author of the book Escaping the Career Trap, and the CEO of the Career Winners Circle. She's a professional keynote speaker, inspirational coach, and former corporate executive.
Tammy’s spirited break all the rules approach helps business professionals create a big impact, and get this . . . love every Monday again!
In this episode we discussed:
losing your passion in your career
discovering which of your strengths you love and can use to enhance career enjoyment
how a work-first mindset may have unintended consequences in your life
focussing on life harmony rather than the over-used idea of work-life balance.
Connect with Tammy at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammyalvarez/
Websites: https://escapingthecareertrap.com/
https://careerwinnerscircle.com/
You can order her book Escaping the Career Trap from her website at: https://escapingthecareertrap.com/book/
Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast
Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/
Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com
Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!
This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz
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Unstoppable Grit with Danielle Cobo | Ep 176
This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Danielle Cobo.
"If you're feeling like you're not feeling fulfilled, I would say look at how you're spending your time. What activities are taking up your time where you're feeling fulfilled versus the ones that are not, and how could you work towards a shift towards the ones that are more fulfilling?"
Danielle is the author of the outstanding book, Unstoppable Grit, and a former Fortune 500 sales manager. She is renowned for empowering individuals with grit, resilience, and courage to thrive both professionally and personally.
Danielle is also an acclaimed speaker and thought leader, and her life's work epitomizes grit and resilience, and I can't wait for you to hear more about it.
In this episode we discussed:
how Danielle’s personal and professional challenges led to her realigning her career and personal life priorities how to recognise the physical and emotional signs of burnout why relationships and community help to have a fulfilled life
Connect with Danielle at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellecobo/
Website: https://www.daniellecobo.com/
You can order her amazing book Outstanding Grit from her website at: https://www.daniellecobo.com/book
Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast
Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/
Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com
Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!
This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz