https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631955330/
Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader looks like a
great guide to real leadership. What can you tell us about it?
The book evolved from my journey to find peace and it
focuses on taking the reader on an adventure to open-up space for their
personal reflection journey. It is written with deliberate intent to help
provide leaders with a toolkit for becoming more peaceful and fueling their
peace with power—by replacing often ineffective external efforts with powerful
internal shifts.
Parts of the reader’s voyage involves authentic and
vulnerable examples from my own leadership challenges throughout my journey,
and with the help of some powerful thought leaders, the book creates a safe
space to stimulate honest self-reflection for readers.
Additionally, readers can expect to step into application as
they read the book through exercises that allow the reader to work toward going
from awareness to application, not after finishing the book, but while working
their way through it. Along the way, they’ll be provided with thought
strategies fueled by questions asked, exploration of personal values and how
those values connect to purpose, not just at work, but in all areas of life,
and how all pieces allow each individual to truly set and own their reality.
How long did it take you to write Becoming a Peaceful
Powered Leader?
While the lessons learned were years in the making, the
process of writing the book, interviewing thought leaders, and developing the
exercises spanned three years.
What inspired you when writing Becoming a Peaceful
Powered Leader?
One of my values is connectedness and it guided the
inspiration. The people I had the privilege to serve through leadership and the
numerous leaders I’ve coached or worked with in leadership development
workshops over the years, who were trying their best, but often felt it wasn’t
good enough, fueled my passion to write this book.
What motivated you to become a writer?
My purpose is to help others grow and develop and inspire
them to take action toward their goals. Along with this purpose, I’m a storyteller
and have been sharing stories of learnings, failures, successes, and more from
my own and others’ leadership journeys, from stages for years. I wanted to
combine the storytelling and provide a coaching resource that helped leaders
find answers to many areas both new and seasoned leaders bring forward in
workshops and coaching sessions. I found through written word a resource could
be provided for leaders to carry with them on their journey.
How did you come up with the ideas in Becoming a
Peaceful Powered Leader?
The ideas developed through my personal journey and research
to grow and develop as a leader, through exploration with thought leader
interviews, and the common questions, frustrations, struggles, and successes
brought forward by leaders in workshops and coaching sessions. Leaders, myself
included, worked regularly to put their best foot forward in serving those they
have the privilege to lead and provide their organizations the outcomes and
results asked for, all while feeling like it often isn’t enough. Through all of
this, I found six key pieces that any leader can work towards to achieve and
own their peace. Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader is a unique journey packed
with tools, research, and experienced advice provided to demolish the slag
weighing leaders down to become a truly peaceful powered version of themselves
every day.
Can you tell us a little about your background?
I’m a keynote speaker, author, and talent development coach
who teaches leaders how to build highly engaged and accountable teams. I’ve
spent the last 17 years of partnering with C-level executives, Chief Culture
Officers, Leaders and HR Professionals. My background encompasses all aspects
of Human Resources, with emphasis in organizational development and employee relations.
I’m a former Vice President of Talent Development, Director of People and
Organizational Development and TEDx speaker. I’ve had the privilege of my
writings being published on Forbes, ATD, and Training Industry.
Before stepping fully into leadership and professional
development, I was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force and
after finishing my graduate degree, I went on to further my passion for
learning and serving others by obtaining certifications with the International
Coach Federation as an Associate Certified Coach and with the Society for
Human Resource Management as a Senior Certified Professional.
Where can readers find out more about your work?
I regularly interact with people through my website
PeacefulPoweredLeadership.com.