Your Inner Compass Knows with Livia Jenvey, founder of Empowered Star Boss and best-selling author (S8:Epi 191)
Release Date: 05/20/2024
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Dr. Julie Wilson, CEO and founder of Terra Nova Medical Clinics. A visionary family physician and healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Wilson shares how she reimagined primary care by prioritizing workplace culture, physician autonomy, and compassionate leadership. She talks about the importance of investing in people, earning trust through action, and creating a culture grounded in respect. Today, she leads the largest integrated clinic network in British Columbia, with a mission to ensure every resident has access to a...
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Authentic Leadership with Susannah Robinson, CEO & Founder of Partnership for Talent (S9:Epi 245)
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From Corporate to Unexpected Entrepreneur with Melissa Franks, founder of On Call COO (S9:Epi 243)
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Do It Scared: The Entrepreneurial Path with Jensen Savage, Founder Savage Growth Partners (S9:Epi 242)
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Confused Girl in the City with founder and best-selling author, Giovanna Silvestre (S9:Epi 239)
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Using AI to Shape Your Next Chapter with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek, CEO of Clarity AI and Best Selling Author (S9:Epi 238)
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When It's Time to Move On: Starting Your Second Act with Shannon Russell, CEO and Founder of Second Act Success (S9:Epi 237)
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, chats with Shannon Russell, CEO and Founder of Second Act Success, about how saying "yes" to new opportunities can open exciting new paths for women leaders. Shannon shares her journey from a successful career in entertainment to entrepreneurship, helping women confidently pivot toward more fulfilling careers and lives. If you're feeling uninspired or unfulfilled in your current career, this conversation could be exactly what you need to spark your next move. When your mind, heart, and dreams no longer fit your current path,...
info_outlineIn this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Livia Jenvey, founder of Empowered Star Boss, business consultant, and best-selling author about the importance of female entrepreneurs reconnecting with their inner guide to navigate past self-doubt and make confident decisions. She discovered that external influences and self-doubt often lead entrepreneurs astray, underscoring the need to stay connected to one’s inner compass.
Author of “Daily Productivity Hacks: Everyday Activity Hacks For Making Massive Strides In Your Business and Life,” Livia advocates for ending each day with a ritual to close out the day and write down your next day's to-do priorities.
Listen as Livia provides an exercise from her book “Soul Compass,” to help you write your story.
Livia has spent the last decade coaching entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate professionals in empowering their businesses and lives. She specializes in coaching business leaders in how to develop effective leadership skills to increase productivity and performance.
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MORE ABOUT LIVIA JENVEY
LinkedIn: Livia Jenvey
Website: Empowered Star Boss
Books:
Soul Compass: A Female Entrepreneur’s Guide to Navigating Past Self-Doubt and Fear
Daily Productivity Hacks: Everyday Activity Hacks For Making Massive Strides In Your Business and Life
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