Unleashing Potential with Leigh Burgess: A Tale of Bold Leadership
Release Date: 05/02/2024
From Minister to Mentor: Dave Lutes Journey in Transformative Leadership and Personal Growth
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In this inspiring episode, we explore the extraordinary journey of Dave Lutes, a man who transitioned from ministering during South Africa's Jesus Revolution to becoming a globally recognized leader in human resource development and talent management. A chance encounter on a flight with an HR Vice President changed the course of Dave's career, igniting his passion for discovering and developing the unique gifts in others—a role he proudly describes as a "gift detector and developer." Dave opens up about the profound connection between emotional intelligence and servant leadership, offering...
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Leading with Heart: Emotional Intelligence and the Art of Change
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Launching Promise Over Purpose: A Path to a Peace-Filled Life
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Empowering Small Businesses: Strategies for Success with Pepper Bethel
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VP of Business Development at joins us to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with her fervent dedication to empowering small business owners. Drawing from her extensive experience, Pepper provides invaluable insights into how small businesses serve as foundational pillars of both communities and economies. Listen as she shares the transformative power of offering non-judgmental guidance in business formation, payroll, and financial planning—fostering growth, supporting families, and strengthening communities. Discover how the TPI Group amplifies this impact through...
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Leading with Faith: Discovering Purpose and Resilience in Leadership
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Introduction Welcome to the Entrusted to Lead podcast, where faith meets leadership. In today's episode, host Danita Cummins explores the profound journey of discovering purpose in leadership. Overview Danita introduces the timeless quest for purpose that leaders often face, emphasizing the importance of understanding purpose beyond mere achievement. Community Support She shares her experience with Called Creatives, a community that fosters growth and collaboration among writers, speakers, and entrepreneurs. Joining such communities can unlock dormant dreams and provide invaluable mentorship...
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Promise Over Purpose: How to Lead with Faith and Find Peace in God's Promises
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In this episode of Entrusted to Lead, Danita Cummins introduces her new book, Promise Over Purpose: Unveiling the Path to a Peace-Filled Life. If you're searching for ways to lead with faith, reduce anxiety, and find clarity in your purpose, this episode is for you. Danita dives deep into why focusing on God's promises—not our endless pursuit of purpose—brings lasting peace. She also unveils the Promise Over Purpose six-week series, where you’ll explore practical tools and biblical principles to integrate faith into your leadership, business, and life. Listen as Danita shares personal...
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Overcoming Fear and Limiting Beliefs in Leadership with Julie Cober
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Empowering Christian Women in Leadership: A Conversation with Peggy Bodde
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The Path to Intentional Living with Cristina Slabic
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In this episode of the Entrusted to Lead podcast, host Danita Cummins is joined by her friend and fellow author, Cristina is an intentionality coach and speaker who shares her journey and insights on living a purposeful life. They discuss Cristina's new book, and explore the principles of intentional living through her ABIDE framework. Cristina shares practical advice on how to stay connected with God, set meaningful goals, and overcome common obstacles in the pursuit of an intentional life. Key Takeaways: Intentionality Coaching: Cristina explains what it means to be an intentionality...
info_outlineHave you ever wondered how to leap fearlessly into entrepreneurship and redefine your career at nearly 50? Leigh Burgess, the vibrant founder of Bold Industries Group, shares her captivating journey from a seasoned healthcare professional to a dynamic entrepreneur, lighting the path for women to unlock their potential. She opens up about the intricate dance of blending creativity with strategic planning in her venture, emphasizing self-care and mentorship's crucial roles and offering golden wisdom on organically growing services from consulting to coaching.
Navigating the entrepreneurial landscape can be as thrilling as it is daunting, and Leigh dives deep into the challenges she faces, such as scaling her business and mastering delegation. She dissects the art of crafting consulting packages like the D90 initiative that has led her to success and the importance of a continuous learning mindset.
Her personal anecdotes of starting anew highlight the resilience and adaptability needed when your career takes an unexpected turn, offering solace and strategies for those at similar crossroads.
The essence of connection and the power of a supportive community has never been more relevant than in our current times, and Leigh discusses how forging genuine relationships is at the heart of impactful leadership. She underlines the importance of intentional interactions and creating spaces for meaningful experiences through the Bold Leaders Collective and other initiatives.
Our conversation culminates in the value of embracing change and pursuing purpose—even when life's imperfections throw us off course—inviting listeners to embrace their boldness and join the journey towards a fulfilling and intentional life.
BIO: Leigh Burgess is a thought leader, game-changer, and powerhouse connector determined to ignite and support others' bold journeys. After over twenty years in healthcare, she founded Bold Industries Group, a platform for uniting, inspiring, and empowering women that brings together a unique global network via her Bold events, the Bold Leaders Collective membership, The Bold Lounge podcast, and through her dynamic speaking, coaching, and consulting engagements. With a focus on the intersection of mindset, strategy, and wellness, her Believe-Own-Learn-Design (B.O.L.D.) framework is your map to the bold life.
Leigh’s forthcoming book, Be Bold Today: Unleash Your Potential, Master Your Mindset, and Achieve Success, which is all about how to apply the framework to your own life, will be distributed by Simon & Schuster in the fall of 2024.
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