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Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Before you step into a new year or set a single goal, pause long enough to name what’s still true. Identity-level truths don’t flip with the calendar. They anchor your leadership, give you direction, and help you move into 2026 with intention rather than urgency. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Write down one truth about who you are right now. Use it as an orientation point, not a performance metric.Identify the Core Value that refused to be negotiated this year and let it guide your next decisions.Notice the thread or direction that keeps resurfacing and allow it to quietly shape your approach to the new year.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF What truth about yourself kept resurfacing this year?Which Core Value remained non-negotiable, even when circumstances shifted?What thread—however faint—keeps tugging you toward 2026?GO DEEPER Core Values Resources: Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise Digital Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/healthyboundaries  Missed Live2Lead? You can still experience it online through LeaderPass ($79). Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons anytime through February 2026: https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBY PREFER YouTube? Catch the full episode → https://youtu.be/cjhNz8eSI00 PROUD PARTNERS OF STAND TALL & OWN IT PodMatch: https://joinpodmatch.com/theintentionaloptimist Liz Wilcox Email Marketing Membership: https://lizwilcox.com?aff=andrea  LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s the practice of seeing clearly what remains true—of letting awareness, not avoidance, steady your heart. When life feels uncertain, gratitude grounds you in your Core Values and helps you lead from what’s still real, good, and enduring. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Pause before reacting. Name one truth that still holds steady, even in change.Write a note of thanks for a value that showed up this season—in yourself or someone else.Use Intentional Optimism to move your values into action: choose curiosity, courage, and presence over reactivity.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF What value has anchored me through this season?Where have I seen growth or grace, even in hardship?Who might need to hear a word of thanks from me today?ACTION STEP: Choose one Core Value and one simple way to honor it this week—through gratitude, action, or acknowledgment. Let that be your steady place to lead from what’s still true. GO DEEPER Core Values Resources: Anchor your decisions in clarity, define what matters, and build steady, values-based confidence. Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/healthyboundaries  🎁 Black Friday Special: When you purchase the Uncovering Your Core Values Digital Course between Friday, Nov 28-Dec 1, you’ll receive a free one-hour coaching session with me as a bonus. It’s the perfect time to get anchored in your Core Values — and step fully into the work that matters most. Missed Live2Lead? You can still experience it online through LeaderPass ($79). Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons anytime through February 2026: https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBY PREFER YouTube? Catch the full episode → https://youtu.be/9sznDhNDEpg  PROUD PARTNERS OF STAND TALL & OWN IT 🎙️ PodMatch — Book interviews and share your message with aligned audiences: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theintentionaloptimist 💌 Liz Wilcox’s Email Marketing Membership — $9/month to stay visible and consistent. Join through my link for a free Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays Masterclass: LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Deeper change comes when your intentions and your actions finally align. Vision without movement is fantasy, and movement without discernment is chaos. Real transformation happens in the steady rhythm of reflection, clarity, and consistent, values-based action. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Trade Certainty for Clarity. Stop waiting to feel 100% ready. Clarity grows through motion — take one intentional step and let experience refine your direction.Use Your Core Values as a Filter. Before you commit to another project, ask: Is this aligned with what I say matters most? Let your values set the pace.Follow the Recognize–Reflect–Respond Rhythm. Build a practice of pausing, evaluating, and then acting on what truly aligns with your vision.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Which part of my vision have I been circling but not acting on?What small, meaningful action could move me forward this week?How can my Core Values guide where I invest my next energy and attention?ACTION STEP:  Identify one micro-action that matches the magnitude of your vision — something small, clear, and completely doable. Take it this week, then notice how momentum grows when your movement finally matches your mission. GO DEEPER Core Values Resources: Anchor your decisions in clarity, define what matters, and build steady, values-based confidence. Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta 🎁 Black Friday Special: Purchase the Uncovering Your Core Values Digital Course between Friday, Nov 28-Dec 1, and receive a free one-hour coaching session with me as a bonus. It’s the perfect time to get anchored in your Core Values — and step fully into the work that matters most. Missed Live2Lead? Experience it online through LeaderPass ($79). Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons through February 2026: https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBY PREFER YouTube? Catch the full episode → https://youtu.be/5hk6dpF_p-E  PROUD PARTNERS OF STAND TALL & OWN IT 🎙️ PodMatch — Book interviews and share your message  https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theintentionaloptimist 💌 Liz Wilcox’s Email Marketing Membership — $9/month to stay visible and consistent. Join through my link for a free Masterclass: https://andrea LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Big Idea: Listening is the quiet strength that anchors wise, present leadership. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Practice the Recognize – Reflect – Respond rhythm before replying in any tense conversation.Choose one relationship or meeting this week where your only goal is to listen.Take one daily 3-minute pause to check what your body or environment is communicating.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Where have I been reacting more than listening?What might I learn if I get curious instead of certain?How does my presence communicate respect before I say a word?ACTION STEP: Notice one place this week where you’ve been reacting more than listening. Pause before responding—and see what new information emerges. GO DEEPER What Is Intentional Optimism? (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/what-is-intentional-optimism  Core Values Resources: Anchor your decisions in clarity, define what matters, and build steady, values-based confidence. Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta Missed Live2Lead? You can still experience it online through LeaderPass ($79). Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons anytime through February 2026: https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBY PREFER YouTube? Catch the full episode → https://youtu.be/zP71gjg1JoM  PROUD PARTNERS OF STAND TALL & OWN IT 🎙️ PodMatch — Book interviews and share your message with aligned audiences: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theintentionaloptimist 💌 Liz Wilcox’s Email Marketing Membership — $9/month to stay visible and consistent. Join through my link for a free Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays Masterclass: https://andreamjohnson--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership/ LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA When the world feels restless and reactive, the most impactful leaders aren’t the loudest — they’re the steadiest. Steady leadership is calm authority in motion: rooted in values, guided by discernment, and expressed through integrity and compassion. Learn how to cultivate steadiness that restores trust, models courage, and invites others to do the same. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Use the Recognize – Reflect – Respond rhythm to stay grounded and lead with integrity.Choose one Intentional Optimism tenet — Optimistic, Present, Energetic, Courageous, Wise, or Intentional — to practice this week.Share the “why” behind your steady action to invite others into calm, values-based leadership.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Where in my work, home, or community does uncertainty keep pulling me off balance?Which Core Value or tenet of Intentional Optimism could guide me through that moment?How can I lead with calm authority — and invite others to steady themselves beside me?GO DEEPER What Is Intentional Optimism? (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/what-is-intentional-optimism  Core Values Resources: Anchor your decisions in clarity, define what matters, and build steady, values-based confidence. Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta Coaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta Missed Live2Lead? You can still experience it online through LeaderPass ($79). Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons anytime through February 2026: https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBY PREFER YouTube? Catch the full episode →https://youtu.be/9V9F52RHoiE  PROUD PARTNERS 🎙️ PodMatch — Book interviews and share your message with aligned audiences: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theintentionaloptimist 💌 Liz Wilcox’s Email Marketing Membership — $9/month to stay visible and consistent. Join through my link for a free Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays Masterclass: https://andreamjohnson--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership/ LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Playing small doesn’t protect your leadership—it dilutes it. In a world that rewards caution and conformity, it takes courage to lead with authenticity. This episode unpacks why we shrink, how it costs us—and what it looks like to show up whole, steady, and courageous. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Recognize where fear is holding you back—visibility, relationships, or even your pricing.Reflect on the source of that fear. Is it an Assumption, Belief, or Conditioning (your ABCs)?Respond with one bold action that honors your Core Values, even if it feels “too big.”3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Where have I been shrinking back out of fear of being “too much”?Which of my ABCs are feeding that fear? (See Episode 235 for more on your ABCs.)Who benefits if I stop playing small—and who misses out if I don’t?GO DEEPER Core Values Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values Start anchoring your decisions in clarity and confidence.Uncover Your Core Values Course: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values Discover and define the values that ground your leadership.Core Values Coaching Program: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/values Work with Andrea to build steady, values-based confidence.Missed Live2Lead? You can still experience it online through LeaderPass ($79).  Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons anytime through February 2026:  https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBYPROUD PARTNERS OF STAND TALL & OWN IT 🎙️ PodMatch- It’s time to use your voice and share your message, PodMatch is where I recommend starting.  It’s how I booked myself on 100 podcasts last year—connecting with the right hosts and audiences who needed to hear it. Check it out here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theintentionaloptimist💌 Liz Wilcox’s Email Marketing Membership - This $9/month membership gives you everything you need to build your email list and show up confidently. Join through my link and you’ll get my Healthy Boundaries Make Happy Holidays Masterclass—free—as a bonus. Because the holidays are where leadership, values, and courage all get tested. Sign up here: https://aSkillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Silence costs more than approval. When you edit yourself to keep the peace, you lose influence, joy, and integrity. This episode helps you reclaim your voice and lead with conviction, clarity, and grace—so your presence builds trust instead of tension. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Name the Fear Ask “What am I afraid will happen if I speak up?” Naming it breaks its grip.Anchor in Values Identify which Core Value is at stake. Truth spoken through values lands with integrity.Practice Micro-Bravery Say the thing you’ve been editing out. Small, steady acts rebuild confidence and trust3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Where in your leadership are you still holding back your voice?Which Core Value needs to be honored out loud this week?What is one act of micro-bravery you can take right now?Speak up—even if your voice shakes. You were created with the voice you have to use it right where you are. GO DEEPER Core Values Blueprint (Free Download) → theintentionaloptimist.com/values Start anchoring your decisions in clarity and confidence.Uncover Your Core Values Course → theintentionaloptimist.com/values Discover and define the values that ground your leadership.Core Values Coaching Program → theintentionaloptimist.com/values Work with Andrea to build steady, values-based confidence.Couldn’t attend Live2Lead in person? Watch online through LeaderPass ($79): leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBYRESOURCES PodMatch → joinpodmatch.com/theintentionaloptimist Start your own show, fill guest slots, or book me as a guest.Impacted Tees → impactedtees.com Find the “Own Your Story” shirt featured in this episode and other original designs that inspire confidence.LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW & SHARE If this encouraged you, share it with a fellow leader ready to resist conformity and lead with courage, conviction, and Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Boundaries are not rejection—they are leadership. Setting and holding clear boundaries protects your energy, builds trust, and models integrity. For purpose-driven women, boundaries are not about being mean or difficult; they are about leading with clarity, courage, and care. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Protect your energy: Identify one place where overextending is costing you and draw a line.Model healthy leadership: Communicate boundaries clearly so your team feels safe to do the same.Anchor in Core Values: Use your values as the blueprint for when and where to set limits.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Where in my leadership role am I currently stretched too thin?Which Core Value is being dishonored when I fail to hold a boundary?How can I communicate my boundary with clarity and care, rather than apology?Resources & Next Steps Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexerciseCore Values Coaching Program: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-coaching-beta Live2Lead 2025 — Thrive in ’25 Join Andrea LIVE in Virginia this October to recharge, refocus, and rise. Two events designed for purpose-driven leaders who want conviction, courage, and clarity in their leadership. Charlottesville: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-charlottesville-2025Lynchburg: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-lynchburg-2025Let’s Connect Instagram + LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimistEmail: [email protected] Hub: www.theintentionaloptimist.com/podcastEnjoying the Show? Leave a Rating & Review Apple: scroll down, choose a rating, and write a review. Podchaser (Android): https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762 Share This Episode If this encouraged you, share it with a fellow leader who’s ready to resist conformity and lead with courage, conviction, and joy. Prefer to Watch Instead? Catch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nRhWe_hDTOg   Listen & Subscribe: www.theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast  Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA What does resistance really look like in leadership? It’s not rebellion or rage — it’s conviction anchored in joy. In this episode, Andrea Johnson, The Intentional Optimist, explains how joyful defiance helps women leaders resist conformity, lead with authenticity, and protect their humanity in high-pressure environments. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Hold firm to one Core Value this week, even if it costs you comfort or approval.Practice joy as resistance — choose humor, gratitude, or curiosity instead of cynicism.Pair clarity with compassion in your leadership. Conviction + humanity = influence.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Where in my leadership am I tempted to conform instead of stand in conviction?How could I embody joyful defiance — leading with both steadiness and celebration — in one situation this week?What boundary or value is worth holding firm, even if it costs me comfort or approval?Resources & Next Steps Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexerciseCore Values Coaching Program: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-betaLive2Lead 2025 — Thrive in ’25 Join Andrea LIVE in Virginia this October to recharge, refocus, and rise. Two events designed for purpose-driven leaders who want conviction, courage, and clarity in their leadership. Charlottesville: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-charlottesville-2025Lynchburg: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-lynchburg-2025Let’s Connect Instagram + LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimistEmail: [email protected] Hub: www.theintentionaloptimist.com/podcastEnjoying the Show? Leave a Rating & Review Apple: scroll down, choose a rating, and write a review. Podchaser (Android): https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762 Share This Episode If this encouraged you, share it with a fellow leader who’s ready to resist conformity and lead with courage, conviction, and joy. Prefer to Watch Instead? Catch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ik3b27Y2VG8 Listen & Subscribe: www.theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast  Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Knowing your Core Values is just the beginning. The Recognize–Reflect–Respond rhythm is how you lead with intention instead of instinct—especially when things feel fast, loud, or reactive. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Pause before responding—ask: “What value is at stake here?”Buy time with: “I need a moment to think about how I want to respond.”Check: Am I reacting from urgency—or responding from clarity?3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Where am I most reactive right now?What does that reveal about what matters to me?What would shift if I used this rhythm?ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple: scroll to the bottom, choose a rating, and write a review. Podchaser (Android): https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762  RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS Episodes mentioned:  Need a Set of Life Principles? Discover the Power of Intentional Optimism Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/15174376 YouTube: https://youtu.be/KJCAydSnRKo   Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise Get your Free What Is Intentional Optimism?: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/what-is-intentional-optimism  Invest in Core Values Coaching: 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  LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION DM Andrea on Instagram or LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimist Let’s chat: [email protected] SHARE THIS EPISODE If this episode helped you reframe your leadership growth, send it to another strategic woman leader who’s ready to refine how she leads. Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full ep Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Clear thinking isn’t a personality trait—it’s a leadership practice. And most people were never taught how to do it. In this episode, we unpack the six tenets of Intentional Optimism and how they offer powerful lenses for leadership—helping you see what’s really going on, stay grounded in your values, and respond with clarity and courage even in the middle of pressure, conflict, or confusion. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Identify the tenet of Intentional Optimism you naturally lean on—and the one that feels most unfamiliar or underused.Choose one situation this week and practice leading from that “missing” tenet—on purpose.Download the free Intentional Optimism guide (linked in the show notes) and use it as a lens to evaluate how you show up in challenging or high-stakes moments.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF When I’m at my best as a leader, which tenet of Intentional Optimism shows up most easily—and how do others experience it in me?In moments of pressure, conflict, or self-doubt, which tenet do I tend to suppress or dismiss—and what might that reveal about my assumptions or conditioning?What’s one upcoming situation where I could intentionally lead from that underused tenet—and what would it look like to respond through that lens?ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple: scroll to the bottom, choose a rating, and write a review. Podchaser (Android): https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762  RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS Episodes mentioned:  Need a Set of Life Principles? Discover the Power of Intentional Optimism Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/15174376 YouTube: https://youtu.be/KJCAydSnRKo   Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise Get your Free What Is Intentional Optimism?: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/what-is-intentional-optimism  Invest in Core Values Coaching: 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: Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA You’re not lost—you’ve just outgrown a version of success that was never yours to begin with. When you stop following other people’s maps and start trusting your internal compass, you begin leading from a place of clarity, not conformity. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Recognize how Assumptions, Beliefs, and Conditioning (your ABCs) shape your default decisionsReconnect with your Core Values as the foundation for building your own leadership mapShift from fear-based leadership to values-based conviction—just like Jesse Cole and the Savannah Bananas3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Where in your leadership are you still following someone else’s expectations?What part of your internal compass have you been ignoring?What would it look like to stop performing—and start building your own map?ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple: scroll to the bottom, choose a rating, and write a review. Podchaser (Android): https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762  RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS Episodes mentioned:  Deconstruction & Core Values: Your Blueprint for Authentic Growth Listen:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/episodes/16197163 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a46yErlm7c0   Demystifying Deconstruction, The Hidden Gem of Personal Growth  Listen:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/14471379 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zw9itT-3Zhk  Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise Invest in Core Values Coaching: 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  LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION DM Andrea Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Critical thinking is your responsibility—not rebellion. It’s how real leaders lead. This episode helps you reclaim your mind, challenge the assumptions shaping your choices, and use discernment as a powerful leadership tool. 4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Pause before reacting—give yourself space to thinkUse your Core Values as a decision filterAsk better questions: Who benefits if I believe this?Pay attention to emotional signals and your body’s wisdom3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Where do I feel a disconnect between what I’m seeing and what I’ve always believed?What feels “off” about what I’ve accepted as normal?What Core Value do I want to lead from right now?ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple: scroll to the bottom, choose a rating, and write a review. Podchaser (Android): https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762  RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS Episode mentioned: The Ripple Effect of Leadership: How to Own Your Impact Listen : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/episodes/16918171 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SdNSpZ9GB6g  Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise Invest in Core Values Coaching: 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  LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION DM Andrea on Instagram or LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimist Let’s chat: [email protected] SHARE THIS EPISODE If this episode helped you reframe your leadership growth, send it to another strategic woman leader who’s ready to refine how she leads. Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tu8PKFOgrp0 Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text! 1 BIG IDEA Hard conversations don’t get easier—but you can get steadier. When you root yourself in your values before you speak, you lead with integrity, courage, and connection, no matter the situation. 3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS Name your values first — before rehearsing or reacting.Clarify your goal — is it connection, boundary-setting, or repair?Own your part — take responsibility without carrying what isn’t yours.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF What value of mine is at stake—and what kind of connection am I protecting or pursuing?What am I protecting by staying silent?What might shift if I got clear before I got vocal?ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple: scroll to the bottom, choose a rating, and write a review. Podchaser (Android): https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762  RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise Invest in Core Values Coaching: 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  LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION DM Andrea on Instagram or LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimist Let’s chat: [email protected] SHARE THIS EPISODE If this episode encouraged you, share it with a fellow leader who’s ready to lead with courage and confidence. Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/82ufC5wGVTw  Listen & Subscribe: www.theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast  Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762

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 Review recent outcomes—beyond the surface wins or missesAsk what each result reveals about your leadership patternsRevisit the Recognize. Reflect. Respond. framework for strategic growthAvoid common traps like rushing forward or misreading success3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF What’s one result I achieved this quarter—and what does it reveal about my leadership style?Are there patterns in my results that point to something deeper—either strength or misalignment?How can I refine my leadership this month to better honor my Core Values and support my team?ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple: scroll to the bottom, choose a rating, and write a review. Podchaser (Android): https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762  RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS Episode mentioned: The Ripple Effect of Leadership: How to Own Your Impact Listen : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/episodes/16918171 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SdNSpZ9GB6g  Get your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise Invest in Core Values Coaching: 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  LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION DM Andrea on Instagram or LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimist Let’s chat: [email protected] SHARE THIS EPISODE If this episode helped you reframe your leadership growth, send it to another strategic woman leader who’s ready to refin Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.LET’S CONNECT Instagram + LinkedIn → @theintentionaloptimist Email → [email protected] Podcast Hub → theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist  ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW Apple → Scroll down on the podcast page, hit 5-stars, and write a quick review. Podchaser (Android) → podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762