Today's guest is Sonya Shelton, a renowned leadership expert and executive coach with a rich background in corporate leadership, notably as a former executive at Disney. As a successful speaker and bestselling author, she is a member of the Forbes Coaching Council and specializes in helping leaders align their purpose with their actions. Through her consultancy, Executive Leadership Consulting, Sonya empowers leaders to harness their unique strengths, fostering environments where creativity, innovation, and collaboration flourish.Let's dig deep into the world of leadership with Sonya as she unravels the true meaning of authentic leadership, sharing her insights from years of guiding top business executives. Sonya's journey from the internal communications head at Disney to an acclaimed executive coach is filled with lessons on resilience, adaptability, and the significance of self-awareness in leadership roles. Whether you're an aspiring leader or looking to refine your leadership style, transform your approach to leadership, and drive impactful change within your organization.

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Episode Highlights00:00 Intro01:18 How Do You Define True Leadership?02:21 What Does It Mean to Influence Someone?04:07 Leading For Yourself07:19 Is It Safe to Be Who You Are?10:13 3 Turning Conflict Into Collaboration13:35 Be Open to Feedback17:40 Terrible Feedback Giving22:05 Empowering Feedback Process25:29 Leaders Need People28:21 Moving Things Forward with a Team30:57 Different Ways of Sharing Your Vision34:37 The Red Thread Leadership37:57 Define a True Leader39:00 How Do You Start Becoming a Leader?