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Are you planning a pivot into a career that better aligns with your core values? Embracing your unique path and staying true to personal values can lead to remarkable opportunities and growth.
In this episode of the Leading with Power & Purpose Podcast, Sabine speaks with Nola Cartmill on her perspective on power, authority, and influence and how they can be achieved by creating relationships. Nola is the Chief Diversity Officer and a member of the legal department for Holmes Murphy and is responsible for leading the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy. She emphasizes that power, authority, and influence aren’t solely tied to titles and why women and people of color need to redefine these concepts.
Listen in to learn the importance of having supportive relationships and adopting self-care practices to help you maintain personal power and confidence in leadership. You will also learn how women, by unifying and collaborating, can drive collective success and bring about significant change in leadership.
Key Takeaways
- Understanding the societal perceptions of power, authority, and influence in the context of gender and race.
- The importance of recognizing that you can be powerful, have authority and influence people by creating relationships.
- The importance of having a strong support system for maintaining personal power and overcoming self-doubt.
- The need for women to support each other and work together for collective success and empowerment.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
- [02:00] Nola’s educational journey, the evolution of her career from law practice to DE&I work, and the pivotal moments that led to her current role.
- [08:12] DEI initiatives at Holmes Murphy and the impact of having a dedicated focus on these efforts.
- [11:40] She shares her perspectives on the power, authority, and influence concepts.
- [17:34] Nola reminisces about her early career experiences and how her understanding of power has evolved.
- [20:01] The role of supportive relationships and self-care practices in maintaining personal power and confidence in leadership.
- [24:18] The importance of unifying and collaborating among women to drive collective success and change.
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About Sabine
Sabine Gedeon is a dynamic force in the world of leadership and personal development. As the Founder of Transformed Leadership Institute and CEO of Gedeon Enterprises, Sabine leverages nearly 20 years of experience to guide clients in both startups and Fortune 500 companies. She specializes in supporting leaders during pivotal seasons of transition, helping them embrace a growth mindset, cultivate meaningful connections, and lead purposeful lives.
What sets Sabine apart is her unwavering commitment to growth and transformation, which goes beyond mere words—it's a lived reality. Her approach is rooted in a blend of human-centered principles and tech-enabled solutions, which equipped and empowered leaders at all levels with tailored programs and solutions that address their most pressing leadership and talent development challenges.
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