E120 – Wendi McKenna: Building a Foundation of Growth & Unity for Future Generations

Wendi McKenna, a devoted doctor of physical therapy specializing in pediatrics, joins Tina Paulus-Krause for a compelling conversation about the power of transformational leadership.

Wendi shares her personal journey from experiencing unexplained sadness in her teenage years to discovering purpose and connection through a life-changing leadership camp. Her story reveals the profound impact that transformational leadership can have, not only on individuals but also on communities as a whole. Through her work with teenagers, Wendi demonstrates the potential for growth and change when young people are supported in a structured leadership environment.

As Tina and Wendi explore the dynamics of the Global Leadership Academy’s teen leadership program, they emphasize the importance of continuous support and the role of parental involvement in fostering growth. Drawing from personal experiences, they discuss the necessity of offering teens a solid next step, allowing them to evolve into leadership roles themselves.

The Global Leadership Academy's Teen Leadership Experience has a unique parallel track for parents that enables families to transform together, creating a supportive environment where both teens and their families can learn and grow. By nurturing these relationships, we build stronger partnerships that pave the way for lasting personal development.

The episode wraps up with a broader look at the ripple effects of transformational leadership, highlighting stories of community support and personal breakthroughs. Wendi and Tina discuss how challenging deeply held beliefs and fostering a mindset of unity can inspire change on a larger scale.

Wendi's work with teenagers serves as a testament to the power of seeing others at their best and the potential for transformational leadership to unlock new possibilities. Tune in for an inspiring episode that explores the transformative potential within each of us and the communities we are connected with.

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Timecodes

0:00 – Intro
3:54 – Transformational Leadership & Wendi’s Aha Moment
7:44 – It’s the Journey: Don’t Be Afraid of Going All In & Not Getting “There”
9:24 – It Starts With You First: Balance & Deep Listening Create Greater Capacity
13:33 – Coming Full Circle into the Teen Leadership Experience
20:38 – Changing the Family Dynamic & Not Taking It Personally
28:49 – How Global Leadership Academy Aligns with Wendi’s Mission & Vision
36:26 – The Lasting Impact of Choosing Happy & Seeing People as Their Greatest Self
37:55 – Conclusion

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Wendi McKenna, DPT, Doctor of Pediatric Physical Therapy and Founder of Move Play Grow, is a stand for you and your family to create extraordinary lives. As a master transformational leadership trainer, facilitator and coach for adults and teens, she supports you to identify and commit to what’s important to you, build the skills for the win, create a journey of wonder, grace, and joy, and to build your dreams in results and relationships.

Wendi, married 22 years to her husband, Neil, is blessed with three children at home and college (Martha 18, Skipper 16, and Kellan 12). Together in partnership, they are navigating the beautiful and challenging landscape of parenting and being a growing human, nurturing relationships daily, dreaming and manifesting visions, building emotional intelligence and upleveling leadership skills.

Working with families is an exquisite dance, one that is very personal and heartfelt in all the ways. Wendi recognizes and honors the great responsibility and privilege it is to be entrusted with that role. She is a committed partner with you to create your magic.

Website: https://www.wendimckenna.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendiwmckenna/

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Your Leadership Legacy

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