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Finding Your Life Purpose with Latonya Wilkins

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About Our Guest:

Latonya Wilkins is a renowned change management coach and author known for her expertise in leadership development and creating inclusive work environments. She is the founder of Change Coaches and the writer behind the bestselling book, "Leading Below the Surface." Wilkins' notable career encompasses roles in HR, talent management, and learning and development at Fortune 500 companies, as well as significant contributions at the University of Illinois Geese College of Business where she was recognized for her excellence as an instructor. With features on Fast Company, the Los Angeles Times, NPR, and Ink magazine, Wilkins is a prominent figure dedicated to coaching CEOs, senior executives, and teams to foster psychologically safe teams and cultures of belonging.

Episode Summary:

In the latest episode of the "You Can Sit With Us" podcast, host Lexi B welcomes the inspirational Latonya Wilkins, a change management coach and advocate for diversity and inclusion. Wilkins shares personal stories, sheds light on challenges faced in corporate environments, and discusses her pursuit of creating sustainable changes in leadership and team dynamics. Prepare for an intimate and profound conversation that delves deep into the journey of finding one's purpose and the transformative power of walking in your truth.


Key Takeaways:

  • Identifying one's role in society can be a gateway to discovering their life's purpose.
  • The importance of aligning professional roles with personal values and authenticity.
  • The challenges and benefits of stepping away from corporate life to pursue individual purpose.
  • The importance of policies that reflect empathy and support employees during personal tragedies.
  • Strategies for self-reflection and understanding one’s contributions in various life scenarios.

    • Notable Quotes:

  • “How do you get acquainted with [your purpose] if you're not living it every day?” - LaTonya
  • “What would you do if the world were ending and there was an apocalypse? What would be your role in the village?” - LaTonya
  • “We're here, number one, to serve, and number two, to really just continue to make our society better while we're making ourselves better.” - LaTonya
  • “...every person that is not from the Midwest, whenever I say that, when I tell them I'm from Iowa, I think you even looked at me like, you are afraid for me something was going to happen.” - LaTonya

    • “Until all of us are free, none of us are free.” - Lexi B


    • Leading Below The Surface
    • Latonya's Website
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