Episode 055: 21st Century Leadership with Kirsten Stendevad

Spiritual Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Devi chats with Kirsten Stendevad about 21st Century Leadership and the book publishing process from a 5-time bestseller's perspective. Kirsten, visionary feminine leader and founder of Illumina International, is an expert in 21st-century leadership paradigms, which she has been teaching leaders with and without titles since 2003. The co-author of five trendsetting bestsellers about innovative and visionary leadership, she has also given workshops on these topics at Harvard Business School, MIT, and McKinsey & Co., among others.

Devi & Kirsten Discuss:

• 21st Century Leadership
• Yang vs Yin Energy
• Defining Success & Lifestyle
• How to be most creative
• Using your heart and passion in business
• Prioritizing your vocation
• How to find your vocation
• The Entrepreneurial "Fusion Kitchen"
• How to Apply the 21st Century Leadership Model
• The shift in speed from the 20th century to the 21st century
• The importance of carrying a bigger vision
• Advice on writing your book
• The importance of a good editor
• Writing a book as a blog
• Traditional Publishing vs Self Publishing
• Hybrid Publishing Tips for working with a transitional publisher
• What size of followers or number of alliances will help you to secure a traditional publisher
• How to create a best seller
• How to build alliances as a spiritual entrepreneur
• How to find a really good editor
• Understanding the “feminine” and the “masculine” and how to balance them
• Cultivating Balance between the Yin & Yang in your business
• Spiritual Practices for Creativity
• Surrounding yourself with people who can see your vision and your greatest light & who are unstoppable on your behalf
• and more...

More about Kirsten:

Kirsten is well-known among the creative class in Scandinavia as a transformative role model, a community leader, and an inspiring mentor, not least for female changemakers and entrepreneurs. Her book Motherhood as a Career Booster and her latest book, The Future is Feminine are soon available in English. Kirsten is also a Kundalini yoga teacher, evolutionary coach and the mother of three. She lives in Copenhagen, Denmark and teaches globally through her online programs

Connect with Kirsten @ www.kirstenstendevad.com or illuminainternational.com