"Leadership is a continuum. The impact you have will differ today than it will tomorrow. It's opening yourself up to what is possible and leading to try and better not only yourself but better the experience of others."   ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn 🔗 Connect with Pam - LinkedIn Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions  ___________________________________ Connect with Karen - LinkedIn 📚 Book - Be Your Own Leadership Coach ___________________________________ Introducing Karen Stein, an Executive Coach from Deloitte, where she has worked for the past 26 years.  She is also the author of the #1 Amazing best-selling book 'Be Your Own Leadership Coach.' As a Partner at Deloitte, Karen assists senior leaders with attaining their professional goals through the support of solution-focused executive coaching. She is passionate about leadership effectiveness and improving the impact that can result when leading corporate teams. Through collaborating with those she coaches, Karen assists in their discovery of insights and options, which leads to their greater success.In particular, Karen enjoys coaching female leaders within Deloitte Australia and supporting them with their success as established leaders within the firm. She also leads the Coaching program for Women Partners in Deloitte Australia, and it was a privilege to sit down and speak with her today.   Key Takeaways 💜 Why building self-awareness requires reflection, seeking feedback, and setting aside time for self-assessment. 💜 Why listening is crucial for effective leadership, as it makes others feel valued and fosters collaboration. 💜 How to build our leadership skills through self-coaching and intentional behaviours. 💜 How to develop career confidence through self-assessment, courage and a willingness to act   Key Moments  04:35 Karen's Career Journey at Deloitte 08:24 Passion for Coaching Women 12:23 Motivation Behind Writing the Book 21:06 The Importance of Self-Awareness 25:09 Practices for Building Self-Awareness 34:59 Goal Setting and Motivation 41:53 Combining Motivation and Identity 43:24 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People 44:47 The Importance of Listening in Leadership 49:03 Building Leadership Skills 51:10 Building Career Confidence