How can soft skills and emotional intelligence pave the way to career success? Discover the crucial role of self-leadership in professional growth, as expert Sandra Bauer, Senior Vice President of CX Strategy, shares her journey and advice. In this episode, we delve into the significance of mindset, emotional intelligence, and leading from within to achieve success. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ Key aspects of self-leadership in a professional setting. ✔️ The impact of mindset and emotional intelligence on career growth. ✔️ Real-life examples of effective self-advocacy and proactive problem-solving. ✔️ How to manage remote teams and foster a positive culture. ✔️ Tips for improving transparency and communication with your team.   ✅ Follow Sandra Bower on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabower/  Sandra recommends several resources for developing self-leadership and emotional intelligence, including: 1.     Brene Brown on what Vulnerability Isn’t 1.     https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worklife-with-adam-grant/id1346314086?i=1000510270643 2.     Why Emotional Intelligence Is Important In Leadership 1.     https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership 3.     Dr. Neha Sangwan - 5 Levels of Listening 1.     https://intuitiveintelligenceinc.com/ 4.     Peter Hawkins - 5 Capacities of High Performance Teams 1.     https://www.leadershipcentre.org.uk/artofchangemaking/theory/5-capacities-of-high-performance-teams/   ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude  30 min Amplify Voices Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/amplifyvoicesstrategycall Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Ivna’s Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/   TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/   ✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915      ✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2   ✅ Order our book, ‘Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership’ where each strategy is also a real story: https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/   ✅ Follow the show host, Ivna Curi, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/     ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:  http://assertiveway.com/workshops   ✅ Other Episodes You’ll Like Unleash Your Bold Voice: Master 6 Key Opportunities to Speak Up at Work 13 Proven Strategies to Foster Assertive Communication in Your Team Your Words Are Your Best Friend or Your Worst Enemy – Depends On How You Use Them (with Indrani Halder) 3 Actions that Showcase True Commitment and Support Find Your Bold Voice: 4 Things You Must C