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Courageous Leadership: Challenging the Status Quo and Mental Health with Samra Zafar
In this episode of The Leader Within, I interview Samra Zafar, the founder and executive director of Brave Beginnings. Samra shares her leadership insights
on challenging the status quo, turning fear into courage along with mental health and workplace well-being.
Trigger warning: With Samra's background as a physician in training and escaping a decade of abuse living as a child bride in Canada, she has become a beacon of hope for those facing exclusion and abuse. So in this episode, we discussed ways in which organizations can spot signs of abuse and support survivors without overstepping boundaries.
Takeaways
• Passion and Purpose: Samra emphasizes the importance of finding joy and purpose in one's life, rather than adhering to a predetermined notion of a single life purpose. She highlights the significance of understanding what sparks joy and passion in oneself.
• Courage as a Catalyst: Samra shares her insights on courage and its role in carving one's own path. She emphasizes the importance of listening to one's inner voice and intuition, especially in the face of adversity and challenges.
• Selecting Supportive Relationships: Reflecting on her journey, Samra discusses the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals who champion personal growth and well-being. She shares her criteria for selecting mentors and allies, emphasizing the significance of trust and authenticity in
relationships.
• Addressing Domestic Abuse in the Workplace: Drawing from her personal experience, Samra highlights the importance of creating a safe and supportive workplace
environment for individuals facing domestic abuse. She emphasizes the role of organizations in recognizing signs of abuse and providing resources and support
to affected employees.
• Challenging the Status Quo: Samra encourages individuals to take initiative in creating opportunities for themselves and challenging existing norms. She emphasizes the importance of pursuing passions and interests, while also practicing self-compassion and resilience in the face of setbacks.
Want to stay connected to our guest and the great work that they are doing? Check out the links below:
Website- https://www.samrazafar.com/
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/samrazafar/
Instagram- @IAmSamraZafar (https://www.instagram.com/iamsamrazafar/)
Brave Beginnings (Samra's Charity) Website- https://bravebeginnings.ca/
Book- A Good Wife: https://www.samrazafar.com/a-good-wife
Music intro and outro credit:
https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-uplifting-2463/
#TheLeaderWithinPodcast #TheLeaderWithin #Podcast #Leadership #MentalHealth
#EmployeeWellBeing
If you have any additional insights on this topic or have other topics that you'd like to hear about, I'd love to connect with you!
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By Angela NguyenIn this episode of The Leader Within, I interview Samra Zafar, the founder and executive director of Brave Beginnings. Samra shares her leadership insights
on challenging the status quo, turning fear into courage along with mental health and workplace well-being.
Trigger warning: With Samra's background as a physician in training and escaping a decade of abuse living as a child bride in Canada, she has become a beacon of hope for those facing exclusion and abuse. So in this episode, we discussed ways in which organizations can spot signs of abuse and support survivors without overstepping boundaries.
Takeaways
• Passion and Purpose: Samra emphasizes the importance of finding joy and purpose in one's life, rather than adhering to a predetermined notion of a single life purpose. She highlights the significance of understanding what sparks joy and passion in oneself.
• Courage as a Catalyst: Samra shares her insights on courage and its role in carving one's own path. She emphasizes the importance of listening to one's inner voice and intuition, especially in the face of adversity and challenges.
• Selecting Supportive Relationships: Reflecting on her journey, Samra discusses the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals who champion personal growth and well-being. She shares her criteria for selecting mentors and allies, emphasizing the significance of trust and authenticity in
relationships.
• Addressing Domestic Abuse in the Workplace: Drawing from her personal experience, Samra highlights the importance of creating a safe and supportive workplace
environment for individuals facing domestic abuse. She emphasizes the role of organizations in recognizing signs of abuse and providing resources and support
to affected employees.
• Challenging the Status Quo: Samra encourages individuals to take initiative in creating opportunities for themselves and challenging existing norms. She emphasizes the importance of pursuing passions and interests, while also practicing self-compassion and resilience in the face of setbacks.
Want to stay connected to our guest and the great work that they are doing? Check out the links below:
Website- https://www.samrazafar.com/
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/samrazafar/
Instagram- @IAmSamraZafar (https://www.instagram.com/iamsamrazafar/)
Brave Beginnings (Samra's Charity) Website- https://bravebeginnings.ca/
Book- A Good Wife: https://www.samrazafar.com/a-good-wife
Music intro and outro credit:
https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-uplifting-2463/
#TheLeaderWithinPodcast #TheLeaderWithin #Podcast #Leadership #MentalHealth
#EmployeeWellBeing
If you have any additional insights on this topic or have other topics that you'd like to hear about, I'd love to connect with you!