Cecile Peterkin is the Founder & Chief Transformation Strategist at the Leadership Coaching Centre with over 22 years of experience as a confidence coach and mentor. She has empowered 1,000+ professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs to discover their strengths, pivot with purpose, and build legacy careers. Inspired by her father’s values of kindness and respect, she takes a human-centric, holistic approach to leadership that blends personal well-being with professional success. Known for her charismatic, resilient, and dynamic leadership style, she shares practical insights and wisdom on overcoming challenges to help others reach their full potential. She’s an experienced speaker, sharing impactful stories and business strategies with global audiences.

Leadership expert Cecile Peterkin explores the challenges female leaders face when working with male bosses and offers practical strategies for success. She discusses the impact of childhood experiences, the importance of assertiveness, and effective communication techniques. Learn how to build mutual respect, advocate for yourself, and navigate gender dynamics in the workplace. Whether you're a female leader aiming to improve relationships with male superiors or a manager striving to create an inclusive environment, this interview provides valuable advice for fostering equity and advancing careers.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Early Life and Background
02:38 - Transitioning to Coaching Career
04:52 - Coaching Men vs. Women
09:58 - Networking Tips for Shy Individuals
11:07 - Creating an Engaging, Inclusive Workplace
15:31 - Wearing the Manager Hat
19:24 - Understanding Quiet Employees
20:40 - Leadership Lessons from COVID-19
23:20 - Importance of Women in Leadership
28:18 - Misconceptions About Hard Work
29:45 - Fostering an Inclusive Environment
32:37 - Collaborating with Others
33:28 - Cecile's Leadership Theory
39:17 - Outro
39:29 - Cecile’s Mastermind Group
39:47 - Thanks for Watching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilepeterkin/?originalSubdomain=ca
Website: https://leadershipcoachingcentre.com/

ABOUT OUR HOST:
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Leadership Talent Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue. 

You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

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