Celebrating 100 Episodes of Honest Journeys. Hard-won Lessons. The kind of Leadership that matters.

Welcome to Notable Leaders Radio! I’m Belinda Pruyne, in this milestone 100th episode, I’m celebrating the incredible guests who’ve shared their wisdom, courage, and vulnerable stories over the years. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• Discover the real journeys behind "overnight success" stories—Because you'll see that even the most accomplished leaders face setbacks and internal challenges, giving you permission to honor your own slow burn to success rather than compare yourself to unrealistic narratives. Those “overnight successes” actually take 15 years of hard work and pushing through whatever is in your way.

• Learn about finding and using your unique voice, especially in male-dominated industries (Ivy Slater’s, Vice Admiral Sandra Stosz’s, Michelle Russo’s, Amy Conway-Hatcher’s, Dr Mary O'Connor's, stories)—If you’re struggling to stand out or be heard, their insights will help you leverage your strengths in any challenging environment. 

• Hear diverse stories of joy, resilience, and strategic risk-taking—so you can build more joy, clarity, and growth into your own work, borrowing from actionable wisdom shared by a variety of leaders, from corporate executives to entertainers/authors to military figures, and the list goes on.

• See the power of “Being More You, Not Faux You” in tough situations (Amanda Hawkins’ story)—You’ll realize that authenticity isn’t just a nice idea, but a winning strategy for building trust and influence with even the most senior decision-makers.

• Take away unique mindsets like architecting a life by design (Chad Lefebvre) versus a life by default—As a way to challenge accepted norms and intentionally create a fulfilling path, instead of just accepting what you’re given.

• Understand how personal experiences outside of business (from dance to the board room, riding instructor to corporate executive…) can shape leadership strengths—Meaning you can tap into your own life story and skills for professional advantage, not just traditional credentials.

RESOURCES:

SHOW Links:

Ivy Slater  

• Discovering Your Voice - https://belindapruyne.com/episode2 

• Book -From the Barre to the Boardroom -  https://amzn.to/3FeRhrt 

Amanda Hawkins 

• Be More You Not Faux You - https://belindapruyne.com/episode3 

Maddie Brown 

•  Honoring All That Matters To You https://belindapruyne.com/episode4 

Belinda Pruyne 

• Differentiating Good and Great Leaders https://belindapruyne.com/episode5 

Honey & Blaine Parker 

• Making Success Fun - https://belindapruyne.com/episode6 

Amy Herman  

• The Art of Perception - https://belindapruyne.com/episode12 

• Book - Visual Intelligence: Harnessing the Power of Observation to Transform Your Professional Life, enhance Communication skills, and Discover Hidden Potential in Everyday Situations https://amzn.to/4k13zTB

• Book - Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving https://amzn.to/4k3vMZQ

• Book -smART: Use Your Eyes to Boost Your Brain Intelligence (adapted from the NY Times bestseller Visual Intelligence) https://amzn.to/4k3vMZQ

Beverly Wallace 

• Trust Your Inner Voice - https://belindapruyne.com/episode7 

Admiral Sandra Stocz

•  Women in Leadership - https://belindapruyne.com/episode21 

Jayne Atkinson 

•  Staying True to Your Convictions https://belindapruyne.com/episode23 

Shalini Goval-Pai 

• Dream Big and Persevere - https://belindapruyne.com/episode36 

Carlos Williams  

• Powerful Lessons - https://belindapruyne.com/episode43 

Mary O’Connor 

•  If Not Me Then Who - https://belindapruyne.com/episode44 

Taylor Jacobson  

• Don’t Let Shame Dictate What You Can Do Or Achieve https://belindapruyne.com/episode90 

Andrea Sampson  

• Grace and Growth: Embrace Your Story and Find Self-Compassion - https://belindapruyne.com/episode92 

Gui Costin  

• Words Matter: How Gui Costin Built a Culture of Kindness and Excellence https://belindapruyne.pages.ontraport.net/belindapruyne.com 

David Steele 

• The Recipe for Sustainable Happiness and Business Success - https://belindapruyne.com/episode99steele 

Judy Winslow  

• Embrace your inner weirdo! https://belindapruyne.com/episode97winslow

Chad LeFevre  

• Architect a life by design vs tolerating a life by default https://belindapruyne.com/episode98Lefevre 

 

Belinda’s Bio:
Belinda is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker and a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today’s highly respected leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, Belinda works with such organizations as IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, The BAM Connection, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, and the Discovery Channel. Most recently, she redesigned two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. Since 2020, Belinda has delivered more than 72 interviews with top-level executives and business leaders who share their inner journey to success; letting you know the truth of what it took to achieve their success in her Notable Leaders Radio podcast.

She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 20+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace.

 

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