Join us for a LinkedIn Live replay as host Elizabeth Willetts and women’s leadership coach Jen Smollett take a deeper look at the heart of resilience and authenticity in leadership. In this engaging session, they’ll unpack the challenges women leaders face, the critical role of aligning actions with personal values, and introduce the transformative ARC process for bolstering resilience. Jen will share insights on embracing imperfection, the art of delegation, and the essentials of recharging to sidestep burnout.
Expect a candid discussion on carving out moments for reflection amidst hectic schedules, fostering self-compassion, and the power of learning from setbacks. Jens will also give us a sneak peek into his 90-day leadership coaching journey.
For those intrigued by the prospect of elevating their leadership game, details on connecting with Jen are shared at the end of the conversation. Don’t miss this chance to redefine your leadership path with authenticity and resilience at its core. See you there!
Enjoyed this conversation? Then check out our podcast conversation with Jen, where she unveils her top advice about how to become a truly great leader in today’s world. Listen here.
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Timestamps
The introduction (00:00:01)
Elizabeth introduces the topic and the guest, Jen, a women’s leadership coach, and sets the stage for the discussion on resilience and authenticity in leadership.
Supporting Women’s Leadership (00:01:12)
Jen discusses her passion for supporting women to rise in their careers and combat external challenges, emphasising the need to build resilience and authenticity.
Challenges of Authenticity in Leadership (00:02:29)
The discussion delves into the complexities of authenticity in leadership, addressing the expectations and traits associated with male and female leaders and the tightrope women often navigate.
Balancing Authenticity and Expectations (00:03:50)
Jen explores the balance between authenticity and meeting societal and organisational expectations, highlighting the need for strategic authenticity within certain constraints.
Showing Authenticity in Corporate Environments (00:05:21)
The conversation shifts to practical tips on demonstrating authentic selves in corporate environments, emphasizing the role of personal values in guiding authentic behaviour.
Identifying Core Values (00:07:50)
Jen shares a process for identifying core values, emphasizing the importance of aligning decisions and actions with these values to maintain authenticity.
Resilience Framework: Awareness and Acceptance (00:11:09)
Jen introduces the resilience framework, focusing on awareness and acceptance as essential elements for building resilience in leadership.
Conscious Awareness and Resource Management (00:15:13)
The discussion emphasizes the importance of conscious awareness in resource management, highlighting the need for leaders to prioritise attention and resources effectively.
Good Enough and Sustainability (00:17:01)
Discussing the concept of good enough and its relation to sustainability in personal and professional life.
Delegating and Accepting Help (00:18:08)
The importance of delegating tasks and accepting help to prevent burnout and maintain resilience.
Perfectionism and Accepting Help (00:19:11)
The challenge of perfectionism and reluctance to accept help in leadership roles.
Reflection and Recharge (00:21:03)
The significance of reflection and finding ways to recharge for maintaining resilience and mental well-being.
Overthinking and Mindfulness (00:27:11)
Addressing overthinking and the role of mindfulness in breaking the cycle of excessive thoughts.
Clear Space and Trust in Organisations (00:29:04)
The importance of having thinking space in a busy schedule and the significance of trust in organizational culture.
Meetings and Project Working Space (00:33:10)
Discussion about creating a conducive space for productive meetings and project work by setting boundaries and dedicated time.
Self-Compassion and Resilience (00:34:44)
Importance of self-compassion for leaders’ resilience, allowing mistakes, and learning from them, based on research by Kristin Neff.
Viewing Failure Differently (00:37:25)
Changing perspectives on failure, learning from it, and the value of taking action to avoid failure.
Compassion in Leadership (00:39:19)
The significance of compassion in leadership, including self-compassion, role modelling, and its impact on team members.
Authenticity, Resilience, and Confidence (00:41:06)
The three pillars of the leadership programme are authenticity, resilience, and confidence, and their significance in leadership development.
Leadership Coaching Programme (00:41:19)
Overview of the 90-day leadership coaching program focusing on authenticity, resilience, and confidence, tailored to individual needs.
Connect with Jen (00:42:20)
Information on how to connect with Jen via LinkedIn and his website for coaching inquiries and discussions.
Show Links
Connect with Jen Smollett on LinkedIn
Connect with Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn
Explore Jen’s 1:1 coaching website here
Download Jen’s Free Core Values Workbook to help you identify your core values here
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