S4EP03: Resilience and Authenticity in Leadership with Victoria Pelletier

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In this episode about resilience and authenticity in leadership. Victoria Pelletier, a C-suite executive and inspiring mentor, opens up about her remarkable journey, defying the odds stacked against her from a challenging upbringing and rising to become a beacon of hope for many. We delve into her story — from dealing with body image issues and battling adverse circumstances to her experiences in a gifted education program, each narrated with great candor.

Do you ever wonder how vulnerability and transparency can shape effective leadership? Victoria, as the youngest and sole woman in her executive team and part of the LGBTQIA community, faced a unique set of challenges that necessitated a shift in her leadership approach. Her transformation from an all-business persona to a leader who embraces openness, vulnerability, and transparency provides fascinating insights. Learn how she built a successful team rooted in trust, creating a safe space for authenticity to flourish.

Finally, we discuss the critical importance of addressing behaviors and building trust in the workplace. Victoria shares a powerful story of empathy and change, recounting how she tackled an issue with a notoriously difficult team member. We delve into the concept of psychological safety in the workplace and why it’s key to fostering creativity and innovation. Victoria also underlines the business benefits of diversity and inclusion, and the necessity of doing the right thing, even when it’s hard. Join us for this compelling discussion that weaves resilience, leadership, vulnerability, and business ethics into a captivating narrative.

Guest Bio: Victoria Pelletier

Victoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive and Board Director, Author and Professional Public Speaker.

Links:

Website: https://victoria-pelletier.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PelletierV2

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Chapters

1. S4EP03: Resilience and Authenticity in Leadership with Victoria Pelletier (00:00:00)

2. Overcoming Adversity (00:00:06)

3. Trust and Vulnerability in Leadership (00:13:47)

4. Leadership, Trauma Responses, and Organizational Change (00:19:24)

5. The Importance of Inclusive Leadership (00:27:52)

6. Work-Life Balance and Career Transitions (00:38:50)