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Bringing About Change by Reclaiming Our Voices

In this episode, we're diving deep into Emergent Strategy, Liberatory Leadership and the transformative power of personal and collective advocacy. Listen in as we unpack the nuances of speaking up, embracing trouble-making, and fostering collective action.

Is there only one right way to be a change-maker?

If you've ever been afraid that someone would tell you: "You're doing it wrong", I think you'd benefit from watching this conversation. Tasha Harmon and I hosted this live event to talk about the lie that there's only one right way to create change.

Clifton Strengths: Responsibility

Clifton Strengths Coach Kyle Johann-Baker allowed me to share how I'm redefining my top Clifton Strength, Responsibility as a liberating force rather than a burden. In this episode, I highlight the importance of playfulness in navigating responsibilities, encouraging YOU to approach them with curiosity, creativity, and a sense of adventure. By reframing responsibility as an opportunity for expansion and self-discovery, this episode invites listeners to consider how embracing responsibility can unlock their true potential and open doors to a more fulfilling life.

21 Questions with a Liberatory Leadership Coach

Let's get into these questions, shall we!? LEADERSHIP STYLE 1. How do you define leadership? Mainstream definitions say that leadership is about guiding and influencing people. I define leadership as a process of being responsible for self and responsive to others. 2. Why am I so hesitant about identifying as a leader? You've bought into the hype that says you need to be a lone wolf, extraverted, hierarchical, all- knowing and that you should "never let 'em see you sweat". 3. What's the most ...

What to do when they say "I don't see race"

As people with multiple marginalized identities, this statement makes our blood boil and we may or may not know what to say. This is a moment that my client experienced in our work together and I describe how we responded to this moment in a way that aligned with my clients values.

3 exercises to try when people pleasing kicks in

Self-proclaimed people-pleasers have a special place in my heart. A lot of the students who I’ve supported as emerging social workers struggle with people-pleasing. I feel like it shows the extent to which humans can go to show care and protection for others even if it jeopardizes us in ways we know and may not know. I've learned that you probably don't want to be doing as much bending as you are so here are the 3 exercises to try.

How to stop overthinking

If you wish you could turn your brain off or just be faster to make a decision already, you might want to consider a few things first. There is hope for you yet.

How to grow your power as a leader

We want systemic and cultural change to happen, like yesterday and we need power to do it. Many of us struggle with reclaiming our power, using it for good or growing it alongside others because we see power as evil. But what about liberatory power?

5 common leadership myths and why they won't free us

I define leadership as an ongoing process of being responsible for self and responsive to others, but I didn't always believe that. Maybe you're also operating from other people's definition for how you should or shouldn't lead. Let's bust some myths shall we?!

Thinking, "I just need to power through it!"? You might wanna read this.

Sometimes we think our only option is to put our heads down and "power through". As someone who's trying to increase our agency and choice (regardless of the situation), I'm offering a few considerations in this post next time you find yourself here.


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