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The Fast Track to Purpose-Driven Leadership: Igniting Human Potential in a World of Rapid Change with Sandra Colhando
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Sandra Colhando, co-founder of Transform Me, joins us to discuss the importance of purpose and transformation in leadership. She shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges and discovering her purpose, highlighting how moments of frustration can serve as powerful catalysts for change. Sandra explains a practical process for uncovering one's purpose, which includes identifying core values and natural talents. She provides insights into the mission of Transform Me and its role in bringing transformation to the workplace, emphasising the shift towards human-centric leadership.
In this conversation, Sandra explores the essential skills and mindset shifts leaders must adopt to thrive in today's evolving world, such as adaptability, emotional intelligence, and resilience. She delves into the challenges women face in leadership and the importance of genuine support and empowerment among women. Sandra also tackles the topic of diversity and inclusion, advocating for moving beyond tokenism to create a culture of true inclusion. Finally, she discusses the intersection of AI and human potential, encouraging listeners to embrace the opportunities AI presents and focus on creativity and meaning in their lives.
Takeaways
- Ask yourself where you are now and where you want to be in the future.
- Frustration can be a catalyst for change and lead to personal transformation.
- Discover your purpose by identifying your values and natural talents.
- Human-centric leadership focuses on employee well-being and purpose.
- The shift towards human-centric leadership is driven by the need for interpersonal collaboration and sustainability.
- Leaders need to embrace adaptability, emotional intelligence, and resilience to navigate the evolving world.
- Genuine support and empowerment among women is crucial for progress in gender equality.
- Creating a culture of true inclusion requires moving beyond tokenism and checklist approaches.
- The emergence of AI opens up opportunities for individuals to explore their creativity and find meaning in their lives.
- Storytelling is a powerful tool for connecting, inspiring, and influencing others.
Chapters
- 00:00 - Introduction and the Importance of Purpose
- 05:17 - Early Life and Shaping of Sandra's Leadership
- 08:36 - Discovering Purpose and the Journey to Transformation
- 12:21 - Finding Purpose and Delivering a TED Talk
- 18:03 - The Shift towards Human-Centric Leadership
- 26:28 - Transforming the Workplace with Transform Me
- 33:57 - Key Shifts in Leadership and the Future
- 36:48 - Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, and Resilience
- 44:09 - Support and Empowerment in Gender Equality
- 55:07 - Moving Beyond Tokenism in Diversity and Inclusion
- 01:06:22 - Exploring Human Potential in the Age of AI
- 01:11:04 - The Power of Storytelling in Influence
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129 episodes
Manage episode 437649945 series 2681673
Sandra Colhando, co-founder of Transform Me, joins us to discuss the importance of purpose and transformation in leadership. She shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges and discovering her purpose, highlighting how moments of frustration can serve as powerful catalysts for change. Sandra explains a practical process for uncovering one's purpose, which includes identifying core values and natural talents. She provides insights into the mission of Transform Me and its role in bringing transformation to the workplace, emphasising the shift towards human-centric leadership.
In this conversation, Sandra explores the essential skills and mindset shifts leaders must adopt to thrive in today's evolving world, such as adaptability, emotional intelligence, and resilience. She delves into the challenges women face in leadership and the importance of genuine support and empowerment among women. Sandra also tackles the topic of diversity and inclusion, advocating for moving beyond tokenism to create a culture of true inclusion. Finally, she discusses the intersection of AI and human potential, encouraging listeners to embrace the opportunities AI presents and focus on creativity and meaning in their lives.
Takeaways
- Ask yourself where you are now and where you want to be in the future.
- Frustration can be a catalyst for change and lead to personal transformation.
- Discover your purpose by identifying your values and natural talents.
- Human-centric leadership focuses on employee well-being and purpose.
- The shift towards human-centric leadership is driven by the need for interpersonal collaboration and sustainability.
- Leaders need to embrace adaptability, emotional intelligence, and resilience to navigate the evolving world.
- Genuine support and empowerment among women is crucial for progress in gender equality.
- Creating a culture of true inclusion requires moving beyond tokenism and checklist approaches.
- The emergence of AI opens up opportunities for individuals to explore their creativity and find meaning in their lives.
- Storytelling is a powerful tool for connecting, inspiring, and influencing others.
Chapters
- 00:00 - Introduction and the Importance of Purpose
- 05:17 - Early Life and Shaping of Sandra's Leadership
- 08:36 - Discovering Purpose and the Journey to Transformation
- 12:21 - Finding Purpose and Delivering a TED Talk
- 18:03 - The Shift towards Human-Centric Leadership
- 26:28 - Transforming the Workplace with Transform Me
- 33:57 - Key Shifts in Leadership and the Future
- 36:48 - Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, and Resilience
- 44:09 - Support and Empowerment in Gender Equality
- 55:07 - Moving Beyond Tokenism in Diversity and Inclusion
- 01:06:22 - Exploring Human Potential in the Age of AI
- 01:11:04 - The Power of Storytelling in Influence
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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