Never Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich

Traycee Mayer, founder and executive coach at Be You Leadership, joins Thomas Helfrich to share her inspiring journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, focusing on authentic leadership. Traycee discusses how leaders can excel by embracing their true selves and using kindness and empathy to lead their teams effectively.

About Traycee Mayer:

Traycee Mayer is the founder of Be You Leadership, a leadership coaching company that helps executives and entrepreneurs develop their authentic leadership style. With over 40 years of experience in senior management, Traycee has worked with companies ranging from 180 to 600 employees. She specializes in guiding leaders through the challenges of balancing empathy, kindness, and strength to achieve sustainable business success.

In this episode, Thomas and Traycee discuss:

• The Origins of Be You Leadership: Traycee shares how her personal and professional experiences led her to found Be You Leadership. After decades of corporate leadership, Traycee realized the importance of authenticity in the workplace. 
• The Importance of Authentic Leadership: Traycee explains how being true to yourself is essential for success, whether you're an entrepreneur or working in a corporate environment. She emphasizes the value of connecting with employees on a human level, which leads to better performance and stronger business results.
• Helping Leaders Through Personal and Professional Challenges: Traycee talks about working with leaders who struggle to balance their personal and professional lives. She provides coaching to help them align their true selves with their leadership roles, leading to more fulfilled and effective leadership.
• Writing ‘The Leadership Contradiction’: Traycee discusses the inspiration behind her book, The Leadership Contradiction: Choosing a Path of Love and Kindness. She shares anecdotes and lessons from her career and highlights the need for leaders to embrace kindness without compromising strength.

Key Takeaways:

• Authenticity is Key in Leadership
  Traycee believes that leaders are most effective when they are true to themselves. By embracing authenticity, leaders can connect with their teams, improve morale, and foster a positive work environment.
• Kindness and Strength Can Coexist
  Traycee highlights that being kind doesn’t mean being weak. She teaches leaders how to be strong and decisive while still showing empathy and care for their employees.
• Personal Growth Leads to Professional Success
  By aligning personal values with professional responsibilities, leaders can create a more cohesive and fulfilling career path. Traycee encourages leaders to focus on self-awareness and personal growth as key components of their leadership journey.

"True leadership is not about fitting into someone else's mold—it's about being authentically you and leading with kindness and strength." — Traycee Mayer

CONNECT WITH TRAYCEE MAYER:

Website: https://beyouleadership.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trayceemayer/
Email: [email protected]
Book: The Leadership Contradiction (Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble)

CONNECT WITH THOMAS:

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