The Leader in You with Leadership Coach Sheila Bast

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Wondering how to embody leadership? It's way beyond a title. 

In this episode of the Kick It Open podcast, host Shelby Nicholl is joined by Sheila Bast, a leadership coach from the Cohen Leadership Group. Sheila shares her journey in financial services and her passion for leadership development. They delve deep into the essence of leadership as a way of being rather than a title, discussing the importance of influence, executive presence, and empathy. Sheila provides thoughtful distinctions between 'being' and 'doing' leadership and offers insights into navigating organizational politics, the glass cliff phenomenon, and the differences in male and female leadership styles. The conversation also touches on practical advice for leveling up in leadership roles and the significance of mentorship and sponsorship for women aiming to climb the corporate ladder.

Recommended Resources
Sheila suggests a few key books: 

·      Finding Time to Lead by Leslie Peters: A short, insightful read on the shifts necessary for leveled-up leadership. 

·      Dare to Lead by Brené Brown: A profound exploration of vulnerability and authentic leadership. 

Plus: Sheila's favorite leadership-related quote: 
Walt Whitman said, “We convince by our presence."

About this podcast: 

If you're a woman in wealth management (or any male-dominated industry), this podcast is for you. Muriel Siebert (first woman member of the NYSE ) said, "When a door is hard to open and nothing else works, sometimes you just have to rear back and kick it open.”  After decades of sluggish progress, it’s time for us to kick the door open on women’s success.

Recorded and produced by Muriel Network.
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