Join me this episode as I sit down with Cynthia Campbell, the founder of Soul Path Leadership, to reflect on the twists and turns of leadership through her personal and professional journey. She opens up about some of her biggest missteps in her leadership journey, shedding light on how ignoring her gut instincts has come with a price, both for her and her team.

We also touch on the concept of leadership as a path that is always evolving, where fear is both a motivator and a challenge, with Cynthia sharing how she has learned to embrace fear and make decisions that have shaped her career and her company. We also talk about the importance of being self-aware, how different leadership styles resonate with different people, and the importance of being vulnerable to be a truly effective leader.

This is a candid conversation about trusting your inner voice, the cost of making decisions based on fear, and the ongoing process of growth, and Cynthia’s reflections offer practical insights into taking on both the personal and professional aspects of leadership, especially for those who find themselves becoming accidental leaders. Whether you’re in a leadership position or are aspiring to be, this episode will surely challenge you to rethink your approach, confront your fears, and embrace the lessons hidden in mistakes!

Time Stamps:

[2:00] - Cynthia shares how ignoring her gut instincts led to unnecessary stress and delayed her pursuit of personal fulfillment.

[5:14] - How does Cynthia silence fear to pursue new opportunities?

[7:27] - Reflecting on comfort, I wonder if I would still risk everything to chase the unknown.

[9:02] - Discovering coaching as her passion, Cynthia embraced growth by trusting herself and letting go of fear.

[12:51] - I reflect on some of my early leadership influences.

[13:56] - Cynthia explains that the leaders she admires most challenge her to grow while truly seeing all of her.

[15:57] - Cynthia believes that a strong leader values every team member’s unique role.

[18:45] - I recommend the book Ego Is the Enemy to future leaders as a lesson in humility.

[19:32] - Cynthia prefers direct feedback over small talk and struggles with people avoiding blunt honesty.

[21:53] - People want autonomy and fast solutions, not sales pitches.

[23:29] - Cynthia explains why her word of the year is "honor.”

[26:48] - Cynthia argues that true fulfillment comes from living your dharma (your soul’s purpose), not society’s expectations.

[29:45] - Carrying joy and gratitude daily helps Cynthia attract positivity and meaningful connections.

[31:34] - Cynthia would tell her younger self to trust her intuition, even if others don’t.

[32:43] - I trust my gut feelings and believe that they’re intuitive threads that are worth pulling for deeper insight.

Resources:

The Accidental Leader - Website

yournarketing.co

[email protected]

Bo McDonald on LinkedIn

Cynthia Campbell on LinkedIn

Soul Path Leadership - Website

Eknath Easwaran - The Bhagavad Gita

Michael Easter - The Comfort Crisis

Ryan Holiday - Ego Is the Enemy