In our latest episode of the Women in Leadership Podcast, I'm thrilled to have Karen Grosz, creator of Canvas Creek Team Building and the author of Quiet Leadership, joins me to talk about the essence of true leadership, overcoming personal and professional challenges, and the power of positive self-description Karen shares an inspiring personal anecdote and discusses the significance of identifying one’s passion and desires. She addresses rebounding from failures, introspection, and supporting oneself during times of change. From navigating personal and professional upheavals during the COVID-19 pandemic to overcoming high school insecurities, Karen's story is a powerful testament to resilience and self-discovery Let's transform the way we lead by embracing our true potential and supporting each other on this journey. Here are 3 key takeaways from this powerful episode: Challenge the Status Quo: True leaders have a unique perspective and aren’t afraid to question the norm. Find mentors who align with your approach and style. Embrace Failure: Viewing failure as a transparent learning process helps not only in personal growth but also in empowering others. Karen’s journey exemplifies resilience and the power of rebounding. Define Personal Goals: Especially for women, it’s crucial to prioritize your passions and desires. Dropping negative self-descriptions and focusing on positive attributes can pave the way to clear, intentional goal-setting. RESOURCES:   3 Stages of the Customer Journey Podcast Episode   Book in for an Authority Audit  5 Pillars to Build Visibility, Generate Leads and Enrol Clients with Ease Quiz  Are You Ready to Launch Your Coaching Business Podcast? Take the Quiz  Contact Karen: Website: canvascreekteams.com  Linked In: in/karen-grosz/ Instagram: @canvascreekkarengrosz  Email: [email protected]   A Personal Message from Annemarie Have you enjoyed listening to this podcast interview and want to know how you can create your very own podcast platform to so you become known as an influential voice in your industry? Access my free How to Create a Profitable Podcasting Masterclass, where I'll show you: Six Common Podcasting Myths that’ll keep you stuck from creating your profitable podcast; Why focusing on technology (i.e. which microphone you should be using) is unwise and what you MUST focus on first if you want to start a profitable podcast. Sadly, SO many Change Makers and aspiring Thought Leaders miss these key steps and fail to generate the ROI/income they hope their podcast will generate; Three Changes in Consumer Behaviour you need to be aware of BEFORE you launch your podcast to help keep you focused on what’s MOST important and/or no longer relevant; The NUMBER ONE reason why businesses fail to create a profitable podcast so you can avoid falling into the same trap; Three Podcast Profit Models that’ll help you nurture listeners into leads and into paying customers, step-by-step. Go to: www.PodcastingWithPurpose.com/Masterclass YOUR SAY: What did you think about the message shared today? What action step will you take to turn this around? Go ahead and share. We’d love to hear from you! Please leave your comment in the box below, and remember to share and Like the show with your colleagues. Also, stop on by our Facebook page to say hello and to give us a shout out on Twitter – we promise to shout back! As always, we appreciate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices