Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our Future

S11 Ep21: Fear Less, Shine More: Build Confidence in Your Leadership (& Life)


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Guest: Tonjia Coverdale, Ph.D., CEO at Lambiante

Fearless leadership doesn’t mean living without fear; it means learning to fear less.

 

In this episode, Dr. Tonjia Coverdale shares her seven-level framework that helps leaders align who they are with how they lead. Together with host Maureen Metcalf, she explores how to create clarity and confidence in yourself, and high-performing teams as a result.

 

If you’ve ever wondered how to strengthen your leadership presence and speak with authentic clarity—even in uncertain times—this conversation is for you.

Here's what Tonjia and Maureen cover:

  • Find your authentic leadership voice
  • Overcome fear and self-doubt in tough moments
  • Use wellness practices to boost leadership performance, and
  • Inspire trust, clarity, and innovation in your team.
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    • What’s the Point? Why Your Leadership Needs Purpose with Ryan Gottfredson
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    • How Great Leaders Are Made: Insights from The Economist’s “Boss Class” with Andrew Palmer
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      Our host Maureen Metcalf posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here

       

      Maureen’s latest book is Innovative Leadership & Followership in the Age of AI. You’ll find details about it at https://bit.ly/LeaderInAI, or check out the Kindle version at https://amzn.to/44buVz8. The audiobook version is now available at  https://amzn.to/4dTCleZ.

       

      Her other 10 books are available on Amazon here

       

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      OUR PODCAST TEAM:  

      Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

      Editor & Executive Producer: Dan Mushalko

      Graphics Editor: Stacia Rogan

      Booking Producer: Jenna Reik

      Sponsorship Sales Manager: Kristine Gross

      Theme Music by Pavel Bekirov from Pixabay.

       

      CONNECT WITH US: 

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      Website: InnovativeLeadershipInstitute.com 

       

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      About Our Guest:  

      Tonjia Coverdale, PhD, is a three-time CXO and seasoned technology executive with 28 years of experience leading enterprise data strategy, architecture, and AI-driven transformation across Fortune 100 financial services, higher education, government, and consulting. As Principal & CEO of Lambiante, she helps organizations harness technology — with architecture, data, and AI at the core — to align business, people, and purpose for transformational outcomes. A 500-hour certified yoga teacher, Tonjia brings a wellness-informed approach to leadership, known for her high energy, bold presence, and visionary leadership.

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