As a leader, do you have an authentic vision for yourself, your life, and your organization? If not, what’s getting in the way? In today’s episode, I invite Shirin Behzadi, board member, advisor, keynote speaker, and former CEO, to share her wisdom on leading with an authentic vision. We discuss the importance of having an authentic vision, both personally and as a leader, how she developed her vision at 17 (and made it a reality!) and her best advice for you to move forward with developing your own authentic vision for your life and leadership. Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl We dive into: [4:50] Shirin’s core value of “doing well by doing good” [6:45] Her journey from gas station attendant to the c-suite - and beyond! [17:00] How she developed her own personal & professional vision [20:15] Some of the biggest misses for people who elevate without a breadth of experience [23:45] How to move past discomfort as women and forge forward to the c-suite! [30:20] Her work with creating a collaborative process to better understand the essence of an organization [35:00] Who should be involved in the process of creating an organizational vision [40:15] How companies can hold on to the essence of their vision AND pivot at the same time [44:10] What is providing inspiration for Shirin today Connect with Shirin Behzadi here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirin-behzadi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirinbehzadi/ Website: https://shirinbehzadi.com/ Join the Women Leading Powerfully -  Leadership Lab  We hear from women everywhere a deep craving for more. More fulfillment in their career, more desire to have a clear vision for their future, more readiness to take charge of their leadership and grow personally and professionally. Visit our  website at www.womenleadingpowerfully.com and apply now for a seat in one of our upcoming cohorts. In this season of unknowns, the Leadership Lab offers women the opportunity to get certain. You will make choices and increase your impact in more meaningful ways than ever before. Here is what you will walk away with after 12 weeks of group coaching: -Clarity and Confidence around what YOU really want -Awareness of what gets in your way -A vision statement for you as a leader -Tools for taking action that gets you from where you are to where you want to be -An easy way to measure your progress and get unstuck as you move forward So, if you are looking to build life-long connections and be in a community of like-minded women that have the same goals, then reach out to Natalie at [email protected] for a complimentary coaching call to see if the Leadership Lab is the next step in your personal and professional journey! _____________________ Love the show? Let us know! Do you love the Lead Your Life podcast? If the insights, interviews and real conversations we share in each episode help you step into your power, and have more confidence to “lead your life, so you can love your life”, then please head over to  ‎Lead Your Life on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to the show. If you leave us a review, you might win one of our monthly prizes! Join the Women Leading Powerfully Community! Would you like to join a community of high-achieving women that are supporting each other to play a bigger game, have a bigger impact, and live a more fulfilled life? Join us in the Women Leading Powerfully Facebook Group.  This free, private community is for strong, supportive, determined, badass women who are leading their lives at home and in the workplace.  If you’re ready to take your life and your business to the next level, join us in this exclusive and amazing community of women today!