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The Secret Thoughts of CEO's Podcast


Jan 29, 2024

Challenging Power Structures: The Rise of Women in Executive Roles

With Amanda Laden

Amanda Laden is the Founder & CEO of The FireBrand Institute, Period to Pause, and The VinoKarma Project.
Her mission to help fast-growing businesses develop growth strategies, align leadership, and identify market opportunities for change. Amanda is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and businesses acquire fresh insights, answer critical business questions, and innovate and accelerate business outcomes. Helping business owners realize their entrepreneurial capacity and dreams runs in Amanda’s DNA and passion for helping others.

Amanda has led teams on 5 continents and traveled to over 50 countries. She loves all things relating to food, culture, and travel, especially when wine is involved.

When not supporting her quest to find the perfect glass of wine, in her spare time, you can find Amanda dancing on stages with the likes of Seal, Keith Sweat, and Carlos Santana.

 

What You’ll Learn

      Why it’s more challenging for women to rise to executive positions.

      How to step into masculine and feminine energy.

      How to correct the language we use.

      The importance of community.

      Why we should be setting boundaries.

 

Timestamps

·       [05:12] A bit about Amanda.

·       [11:50] Why it’s more difficult for women to rise to executive positions?

·       [16:33] Masculine and feminine energy.

·       [24:57] The need for empathy.

·       [30:38] Amanda’s advice to future leaders.

·       [33:21] Boundaries.

·       [44:43] Amanda’s final thoughts.

 

Memorable Quotes

·       “There’s space for all of us.” – Amanda Laden [24:34]

·       “It is hard to be a woman.” – Amanda Laden [26:57]

·       “You don’t have to show up and be perfect.” – Amanda Laden [47:17]

 

Social Media

LinkedIn:         Amanda Laden.

 

 

Websites

firebrandinstitute.com.

www.periodtopause.com.