032: Developing Authentic Influence and Team Empowerment with Emily Goodson

Evolve: A New Era of Leadership

In this week’s episode, we delve into the captivating world of authentic influence, inner self-discovery, and impactful leadership. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-awareness and empowerment as we are joined by our special guest, Emily Goodson.

We kick off this enlightening conversation by getting into the intriguing question: Is it truly difficult to recognize the nuances of 'influence'? Emily shares her profound insights that shed light on the intricate aspects of human interaction. Through her experiences, we gain a deeper understanding of how influence shapes our lives.

Emily's dedication to helping individuals tap into their inner selves comes to the forefront, fostering a genuine form of influence rooted in authenticity. You will learn and discover practical strategies for aligning the body, heart, and nervous system to become powerful tools for effective leadership.

In the midst of our bustling lives, finding time for meditation can be a challenge. Stay tuned as Emily unveils unique approaches to integrate mindfulness into your daily routine, even when time is scarce. Learn about the profound impact of reciting mantras and how they can significantly enhance your overall well-being.

Stepping into the realm of professional growth, Emily reveals her fascinating work with startups. Uncover the secrets behind investing in workplace culture as a startup and why it holds the key to long-term success. Her insights offer valuable lessons for businesses of all sizes. We also dive into the intriguing chasm between proclaiming to live by our values daily and the actual experiences people around us undergo. Emily's perspectives offer thought-provoking insights into bridging this gap and living authentically.

Emily Goodson is a writer, entrepreneur, and workplace culture advisor based out of New York City and Los Angeles. After experiencing a childhood brain injury at age eight, Emily was partially paralyzed on the left side of her body. In recovering from her injury, Emily rebuilt her body, relearning to walk with two legs of different lengths and fully functioning with one arm and hand.

As an adult, Emily now applies the lessons she has learned from her physical disability as an educator, entrepreneur, and speaker. She was recognized by the National Association of Women Business Owners for her workplace culture business, CultureSmart. Companies such as American Express, Culture Amp, Lattice, and Monster.com have also featured Emily's expertise in workplace culture.

Emily Goodson is a published writer for the LA Times, focusing on topics related to dating and happiness. Additionally, she serves as an entrepreneur-in-residence for Verizon's Forward for Good startup accelerators and holds the position of adjunct faculty member at George Mason University. In this role, Emily teaches about the intersection of branding, workplace culture, diversity, and inclusion. We talk about:

• [3:55] Is it hard to spot ‘influence’?

• [5:30] Helping people find their inner self so they can influence in an authentic way

• [14:25] Connecting our body, heart, and nervous system to use them as leadership tools

• [16:15] Meditation when you don’t have the time

• [19:40] The impact of reciting mantras

• [26:30] Her work with startups

• [28:55] Why invest in workplace culture as a startup

• [31:50] The gap between saying we're practicing our values everyday and the experience people around you have

• [38:40] Key things for organizations to adopt in the future

• [44:35] Finding new ways to look at results by looking at the whole person

• [48:20] A moment that gave her insight into the person she truly is

• [52:50] A practice that centers her

• [53:20] A song or genre of music that makes her feel connected to something bigger than herself

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• https://ecgoodson.medium.com/my-year-in-review-d3fcb78ef00c

• https://ecgoodson.medium.com/welcome-to-oaxaca-its-been-waiting-for-you-fe4412b97810

Connect with Emily

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecgoodson/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecgoodson/

• https://www.ecgoodson.com/

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