Redefining Leadership: Real Stories from Women Who Lead with Gigi Blair, Karen Ta, and Carol Surbey (DW313)
Are you a female leader or wanting to expand and move into more of a leadership role?
Then the best way that you can do that is by learning from other female leaders. Today you're going to listen to this episode where our host, Diane Rolston, interviews three amazing women who are not only leaders, but leadership authors - Gigi, Carol and Karen.
Here are the questions our guests answer:
- Can you share a pivotal moment in your leadership journey that shaped your perspective on leadership?
- Have you faced any resistance or biases in your leadership roles, and how did you navigate those challenges?
- How has collaboration with other women leaders influenced your perspective on leadership?
- What’s one trait or skill that has been key to your success as a leader?
Listen to learn these key takeaways:
- How to lead without a title and overcome imposter syndrome
- “Teeter Totter Leadership" and the exhaustion that comes from constantly switching between being in the field and leading others
- The importance of staying aligned with your values when working with difficult leaders and how to influence through behaviour
- Why delegation and trusting your team is crucial to avoid burnout, especially for women who often fall into the "it's easier to do it myself" trap
- How to navigate resistance and bias
- The power of collaboration with other women leaders and how they provide language for experiences you might struggle to articulate
- The concept of "winning deep" versus "winning shallow"
- Why structured, facilitated peer groups are the "secret sauce" for leadership development and combating the loneliness of leadership
- The importance of staying curious to simplify and improve your leadership approach
- How to stay engaged in places of discomfort as a key leadership skill
- The upcoming book "Dynamic Women Leadership Secrets" featuring these three authors among 35 total contributors
Guest Bios:
Gigi Blair
Gigi Blair has worked as an Executive Coach for fifteen years. She teaches those who carry lots of stress and anxiety how to think clearly and communicate confidently, while living and leading with peaceful productivity. Her clients include executives and emerging leaders, business owners, and those wanting to learn how to excel in professional interviews. Originally from Texas, she is based in Alexandria, VA, and works with clients across the USA and Canada.
Karen Ta
Karen Ta is passionate about helping those who feel invisible become visible so they can break through doors and ceilings. While she is best known for her role in leading a Women in Leadership program at PwC Canada, she is looking to expand her reach and coach people of colour who face similar workplace challenges. She brings a unique skillset with her active listening skills as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), critical thinking skills as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and creative problem-solving skills as a Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP).
Carol Surbey
Carol Surbey, founder of Carol Surbey Coaching and Consulting, helps overwhelmed business owners become confident, strategic leaders. With 25 years of experience running a top-rated business and as a certified Systems Business Coach, Carol combines real-world insight with practical strategies to drive sustainable growth. Known for her straightforward, no-fluff approach, she empowers clients to simplify complexity and take decisive action. If you’re ready to overcome challenges and unlock the freedom of true leadership, connect with Carol to transform your business today.
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This show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.
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