The Intentional Optimist

🌟 Episode 200 is here! 🎉 What does it truly mean to thrive in business and life? 💼✨ In this milestone episode, I’m reflecting on four years of growth, challenges, and lessons learned as a leader and entrepreneur. 🎙️ You’ll discover: ✅ How perseverance shapes success in uncertain times. ✅ Practical leadership insights to build thriving businesses. ✅ A fresh perspective on defining what thriving means for YOU in 2025. This is more than a celebration—it's a masterclass in business success and personal growth. Ready to take your leadership to the next level? 🚀 🔗 Listen now:  https://lnkd.in/eBb8sEDc 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e55T4Bqk Let’s thrive together! Share your biggest takeaway or what thriving means to YOU in the comments. ⬇️ #PodcastMilestone #ThrivingInBusiness #LeadershipGrowth #BusinessSuccess #FemaleFounders #MillennialMoms #PodcastEpisode #CoreValues #NewEpisode #intentionaloptimsim #criticalthinking #corevalues #values #thinkforyourself #TheIntentionalOptimist

💡 The past and future are small compared to the power of who you are inside. 🌟 Ready to tap into your potential and thrive in 2025? Let’s do it together! 💪💼 #Thrive2025 #CoreValues #IntentionalOptimism #Authenticity #Leadership

🌟 Authenticity isn’t just knowing yourself—it’s becoming who you’re meant to be. 💡✨ Ready to thrive in 2025? Let’s own it together. 💪💼 Repost to encourage others to Thrive in '25! #Authenticity #Thrive2025 #CoreValues #IntentionalOptimism #Leadership

✨ Thriving in 2025 ✨ As I reflect on my journey, I’ve chosen Thrive as my word of the year—a powerful reminder to live with vitality, purpose, and joy. Thriving, to me, is: 💚 Nurturing Health: Taking care of my body with nourishing food, regular movement, and rest, cultivating energy and resilience. 🤝 Cultivating Relationships: Fostering meaningful connections with my family, friends, and colleagues through vulnerability and encouragement. 🎉 Embracing Joy: Celebrating milestones, creating memories, and fully living in the moment through travel, laughter, and shared experiences. 💼 Flourishing in Business: Expanding my impact, serving clients, and achieving financial stability through hard work and impactful leadership. 🙏 Expanding Spiritually: Deepening my faith, exploring new perspectives, and growing authentically by overcoming personal fears. Thriving is about more than success—it’s about creating balance and fulfillment across all aspects of life. 🌟 What’s your word for 2025? Let’s discuss how it can shape your year! #Thrive2025 #Leadership #GrowthMindset #BusinessSuccess #PersonalDevelopment #SpiritualGrowth #CoreValues #IntentionalOptimism #Leadership

Great way to start off 2025 - with a shout out from The Binge Factor! I've gotten SUPER intentional about 2025 - I have an entire year of content mapped out... can't wait to share it! Recording episode 200 this week! Happy 2025!

✨ Midweek Motivation: The Power of Curiosity ✨ What if the key to thriving in 2025 isn’t having all the answers, but asking the right questions? Curiosity is more than a mindset; it’s a superpower that can: ▪ Deepen your relationships by fostering genuine connection ▪ Shift your perspective and spark innovative ideas ▪ Fuel your motivation to tackle challenges head-on As Laura Buckley shared in this week’s podcast episode, Curious Leadership has the power to transform teams, organizations, and even your own personal growth. So, what’s one question you’re asking yourself today? Drop it in the comments—let’s inspire each other to stay curious! 🔊 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ee_3SJNd 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eGYgHVK9 #StayCurious #CuriousLeadership #LeadershipMindset #Motivation #PersonalGrowth #CoreValues #IntentionalOptimism

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨ 10 days to Christmas and just two weeks until 2025—are you ready? Whether you’re feeling hopeful or uncertain about the year ahead, there’s one mindset that can help you thrive: curiosity. This week, I’m joined by Laura Buckley, a Leadership Consultant with a fascinating background as an Army officer and Registered Dietician. She shares how embracing Curious Leadership can: ▪ Build thriving workplace cultures ▪ Strengthen team relationships ▪ Fuel hope and motivation for 2025 Laura’s insights connect workplace wellbeing and leadership in ways that create lasting impact for both individuals and organizations. Don’t miss this inspiring and actionable conversation! 🔊 Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/ee_3SJNd 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eGYgHVK9  ✨ Let curiosity guide your way into 2025. Let’s chat below!👇 #CuriousLeadership #ThrivingCultures #LeadershipGrowth #WorkplaceWellbeing #PodcastEpisode #CoreValues #NewEpisode #intentionaloptimsim #criticalthinking #corevalues #values #thinkforyourself #TheIntentionalOptimist

✨ Leslee Owen’s Transformation Story ✨ Have you ever felt like you’re living someone else’s script? Leslee Owen knows that feeling well. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Movement Maker Web Design Agency, she was already an accomplished leader. But something was missing—until she uncovered her core values. Through my Core Values Coaching program, Leslee: 💡 Gained clarity about what truly drives her. 💡 Overcame limiting beliefs and compromises that held her back. 💡 Stepped fully into her role as a visionary leader and built a life and business that reflect her authentic self. Leslee’s journey is proof that honoring your core values isn’t just transformative—it’s foundational. If you’re ready to break through barriers and thrive in your business and life, this episode is for you. 🎧 Catch her story now on the podcast! https://lnkd.in/exxDHtHW or YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eZqfFy2Y #WomenInBusiness #AuthenticLeadership #IntentionalOptimism #LeadershipGrowth

🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential? 🌟 This week, I’m thrilled to welcome Leslee Owen, Co-Founder and CEO of Movement Maker Web Design Agency. With over 20 years in marketing and media, Leslee has helped female CEOs honor their personal values while achieving incredible business growth. In this episode, Leslee shares: ✨ How she embraced her role as a visionary leader. ✨ The challenges she overcame to align her life and work with her Core Values. ✨ Why understanding and living your Core Values is the key to next-level success. Her story is packed with wisdom, authenticity, and actionable insights for female founders and leaders like you. 🎧 👉 Listen now and discover the foundation for authentic leadership and thriving in life! 🎧 Listen now! 🎙️PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/exxDHtHW 📺YOUTUBE: https://lnkd.in/eZqfFy2Y #CoreValues #LeadershipTransformation #WomenInBusiness #FemaleCEOs #Podcast #Leadership #NewEpisode #PersonalGrowth #intentionaloptimsim #criticalthinking #corevalues #values #thinkforyourself #TheIntentionalOptimist

As the year winds down, it's natural to reflect on where we've been and where we're headed. In this episode, we're diving into a powerful and often misunderstood concept: Deconstruction—not just as a personal growth tool but as a vital process for uncovering and honoring your Core Values. If you've ever felt stuck, unsure where to start, or hesitant to face the hard work of self-discovery, you're not alone. I'll unpack common fears and misconceptions about deconstruction, show how it's intertwined with identifying your Core Values, and explain why it's essential for authentic leadership and personal growth. You'll learn:  ▶️ How deconstruction reveals the motivations behind your actions and beliefs.  ▶️ Why your Core Values are key to building confidence, clarity, and resilience.  ▶️ Practical insights into disentangling assumptions, beliefs, and conditioning to embrace your authentic self. The world needs leaders who are curious, welcoming, and wise. That includes YOU. Let’s uncover what makes you uniquely equipped to lead with purpose and integrity. It’s time to Stand Tall & Own It—embrace the work that makes 2025 your most impactful year yet! 👉 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/eRxDXSwW 🎥 YOUTUBE: https://lnkd.in/eW-9Ts64