Do you acknowledge & embrace the unique strengths you bring to the table?  Learning to amplify those strengths and tap into your authentic feminine leadership is key to getting what you really want out of your career!  In today’s episode, I invite executive coach and author, Candy Deemer, to talk about how to excel as women in leadership by embracing our core strengths, unleashing our creativity, and tapping into the true power of our feminine leadership. Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl We dive into: [2:40] Candy’s 20+ year career in advertising and her pivot to writing and coaching [5:15] Her experience being coached as an executive in an organization [6:50] Masculine & feminine energy - how they could be affecting your career & relationships [9:50] The impetus for writing her book “Dancing on the Glass Ceiling: Tap into Your True Strengths, Activate Your Vision, and Get What You REALLY Want Out of Your Career" [11:45] Some great examples of career success found by leaning into female qualities of leadership [16:00] Simple steps you can take to get more clarity on your career destination (so you don’t get stuck settling!) [19:30] Getting comfortable with THIS is a career-must [25:00] One of our STRONGEST business advantages as women (and why we’ve been told it’s a bad thing!) [27:40] Why you need to let go of this one thing if you want to cultivate more creativity for yourself [31:35] The role of courage & approval in your career as you rise up the ranks [34:20] Two of the biggest insights from her book that you can put into action, right now!   You can connect with Candy at www.growthleaders.com   Need a Weekend Away?  - Register for the Connext 2022 Retreat! Imagine an entire weekend focused on you and your professional development.  We invite you to experience our annual Connext 2022 retreat located at the beautiful beachfront Terranea resort in Rancho Palos Verdes.  Beautiful ocean views, delicious food and luxurious accommodations will be the backdrop for this unique leadership experience.  The retreat will be held October 14-16th and we invite you to save your spot here: https://womenleadingpowerfully.com/connext-2022-retreat/ You will dive into targeted coaching sessions, inspiring activities, and thought-provoking conversations with a community of like-minded women.  You will walk away re-energized and ready to take on the world!  Don’t wait to invest in yourself. This is your time to put YOU first. We look forward to seeing you there!