How do you view leadership?  Kristel Bauer sat down with the Executive Director of the Honnold Foundation, Emily Teitsworth, to discuss how to embrace an empowering mindset and boost confidence to take on a leadership role addressing global problems. Emily also shares some ways to support the environment and make solar energy more accesible as well as how she manages the pressure and stress of being in a high impact role. Tune in now!

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

- A look into why Emily got into the nonprofit space

- How to get the courage and clarity to make a change

- What does leadership mean to Emily

- How Emily became involved with the Honnold Foundation

- A look into empowering girls and supporting women in leadership 

- Ways to boost confidence 

- The importance of believing that there is a solution

- How Emily handles the stress and pressure of her career

- How you can make a positive environmental impact 

- Insights into how to make solar energy more accessible 

About Emily Teitsworth:

Emily is the executive director of the Honnold Foundation, a nonprofit founded by well known rock climber Alex Honnold that partners with marginalized communities to expand equitable solar energy access.  Emily a passionate advocate for equity and environmental justice, and brings two decades of experience growing and evolving organizations in the nonprofit and philanthropic fields to the Honnold Foundation. She has worked in Central America, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the U.S., with a focus on sustainability, gender and racial equity, public health, and community development. Emily holds a Master’s Degree in Sustainable International Development from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, and graduated from Wesleyan University with a B.A. in Philosophy and Psychology. Prior to joining the Honnold Foundation, Emily was the Executive Director of GirlVentures, and a co-founder of Rise Up and Project Aruna. Her writing has been featured in Stanford Social Innovation Review, the Guardian, and the Huffington Post.  Outside of work, Emily loves exploring the outdoors with her family, and is on a quest to find Northern California’s best vegetarian tacos.

Website: https://www.honnoldfoundation.org/#mission 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diva-amon/ 

Instagram: @honnoldfoundation

Twitter: https://twitter.com/honnoldfound?lang=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HonnoldFoundation/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyteitsworth 

About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer:

Kristel, the Founder of Live Greatly, is on a mission to help people thrive personally and professionally. Kristel is a corporate wellness expert, Integrative Medicine Fellow, Top Keynote Speaker, TEDx speaker & contributing writer for Entrepreneur. 

Kristel brings her expertise & extensive experience in Corporate Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Mindset, Resilience, Self-Care, and Stress Management to in-person and virtual events as Professional Keynote Speaker.  If you are looking for a female motivational speaker to inspire and empower your audience to reclaim their well-being, inner motivation and happiness, Kristel’s message will leave a lasting impression. Kristel would be happy to discuss partnering with you to make your next event one to remember! Speaking Topics can be tailored to fit the needs of your group.

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