Do you feel like you’re constantly adapting yourself to fit into spaces that weren’t made for you? In a world that demands conformity, how do you lead authentically while navigating systemic challenges? Join Helena's powerful conversation with Sanyin Siang, Duke University Professor and Executive Director of the Coach K Center for Leadership & Ethics, as she unveils transformative strategies for embracing your strengths, and unique leadership potential. This episode is a masterclass in personal empowerment, designed for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled to find their voice in professional spaces. Sanyin breaks down the critical mindset shifts that transform self-doubt into confident, impactful leadership. In this conversation you will learn: How to Embrace Your True Self. How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Fear. How to Find Confidence Within Yourself. How to Turn Negative Thoughts into Positivity. How to Discover Your Inner Strength. How to Set Boundaries for Self-Care. How to Be Kind to Yourself. <3
Do you feel like you’re constantly adapting yourself to fit into spaces that weren’t made for you?
In a world that demands conformity, how do you lead authentically while navigating systemic challenges?
Join Helena's powerful conversation with Sanyin Siang, Duke University Professor and Executive Director of the Coach K Center for Leadership & Ethics, as she unveils transformative strategies for embracing your strengths, and unique leadership potential.
This episode is a masterclass in personal empowerment, designed for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled to find their voice in professional spaces. Sanyin breaks down the critical mindset shifts that transform self-doubt into confident, impactful leadership.
In this conversation you will learn:
How to Embrace Your True Self
How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Fear
How to Find Confidence Within Yourself
How to Turn Negative Thoughts into Positivity
How to Discover Your Inner Strength
How to Set Boundaries for Self-Care
How to Be Kind to Yourself
How to Trust Your Own Choices
How personal and professional integrity is tested as a woman or member of a marginalized group.
How to overcome feelings of non-nelonging
How to maintain integrity in leadership
How to stay true to your values and leading with the concept of “the truth”
How to identify and leverage unique strengths and superpowers
How to embrace vulnerability in leadership
How to find your tribe
How to adapt to different company cultures while staying true to one’s core values.
Exercises and habits to better understand and embrace your true self, including the value of getting feedback from others.
How engaging with different perspectives can enhance self-awareness and growth.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:18 Sanyin's Background and Career Journey
01:16 Helena’s Professional Challenges and Inequity
04:58 Maintaining Integrity and Values
07:34 Discovering and Embracing Superpowers
17:06 Navigating Fear and Uncertainty
26:39 How to lead Authenticity
31:22 The Power of finding your tribe, the concept of “Withness” and Collective Impact
36:34 Sanyin’s exciting projects
Connect with Sanyin on Linkedin