The Inner Edge: Leadership, Self-Mastery, and Reinvention for a New Era

How did Nicole Burdette, President of Southern California Land & Housing at Brookfield Properties, go from her entry-level position as the receptionist in her organization to her current position as a President?

In this episode of Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Women Leaders, Nicole shares her career success secrets as she recounts her leadership journey and offers her lessons of experience with you.

In this episode:

• How self-awareness can help you become a better leader
• Her experience with imposter syndrome and how to gain more confidence as you progress in your career
• The value of varied experiences and how they shape you
• Nicole’s definition of leadership 

Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, a leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies.

“Be flexible in the opportunities that are presented to you.”

“There was a 2020 report published by KPMG from their Women's Leadership Summit. It reported that 75% of female executives have experienced what is known as the imposter syndrome.”

“This imposter syndrome is a big thing for me.”

“Be sure you're having fun. Titles are meaningless if you don't love going to work every day.”

“Make sure you care, if you don't care, it’s going to be really hard to have a voice.”

“Even if it's not the right call, it was the right call at the time.”

“Life's a journey, it is not perfect, and that's okay. It's much better for it to be real.” 

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Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Nicole Burdette

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I had a leadership interview ready to post for this episode of Power Presence Academy. Instead, I decided to use the episode to offer you a leadership challenge.

In light of everything that's going on right now in Russia and Ukraine, I think it's time to pause, step back, and have a different type of conversation. A somber, reflective one. 

I wanted to share some of my thoughts about what I see as our presenting leadership challenge and a turning point in these unsettling times. If we want to create a different leadership story in an organization, how we lead has to be different. 

Join me in this episode not for the usual tips or advice, but for deeper self-reflection.

In this episode, I’ll share:

• The question I believe we as leaders need to ask ourselves now to create real change in how we lead
• A challenge to make one change in how you show up as a leader

Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, a leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies.

“Now more than ever, I think we're being called to step up and lead.” 

“The reality is we want to change, we want things to be better. We all want that. We're all trying the best we can and despite our best intentions, I think ‘What do I do?’ is the wrong question we're asking.” 

“What if the question we should really be asking ourselves isn’t about doing at all? And the question is, what type of leader do I need to be in these times?” 

“What we think, say, and do, and how we make people feel every moment as a leader has an enormous impact on everything and everyone around us.” 

“We want to be loved. We want to be seen as good and worthy. And we want to feel safe. So, that creates reactive impulses. And those impulses are, I want to please people, I want to please the organization, I want to prove my worthiness, I want to protect myself from criticism and rejection.” 

“This fear of not measuring up puts us in this reactive place of pleasing, pushing, protecting, and doing whatever is necessary to meet these external standards of approval and success.” 

“Leadership involves intentionally creating the future, not just reacting to our present circumstances to get by.“ 

“I really believe that change starts with each one of us making the decision to create the positive future we envision rather than just reacting to the circumstances around us, and that starts with our choices every single moment.”

Escape the Traps: The 7 Hidden Patterns That Sabotage Your Leadership Imprint

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Take it from a Chief Human Resources Officer. The best career paths are not linear, and they're usually not planned out. In this episode, I talk to Donna Diederich, the Chief Human Resources Officer at LMI, a defense contracting company located in the Washington DC area. 

You'll hear Donna recount her career journey as she moved from aspiring to be a clinical psychologist to working at NASA and then becoming a top-level HR executive in top-tier aerospace and defense companies. 

In this episode:

• The challenges of being a woman leader in a male-dominated industry
• Overcoming self-doubt as a young woman leader
• The best piece of advice Donna has gotten in her career
• Managing career and family as a high-level executive
• And more!

Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, a leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies.

“Have the goal, but be open and flexible.”

“I think being taken seriously was one of my early obstacles.”

“Do your best. That is all you can do. And if you've done your best, it will work out.”

“I say get out of your comfort zone. Try different things. Take on challenges that no one else wants to do, and just really say ‘yes’ more than you say ‘no.’ Say yes!”

“Don't be afraid to ask if you want something out of the norm.”

“Your mind is such a powerful thing. We train our bodies; we do cardio; we exercise. We do those kinds of things, but we don't always train our minds.”

“You can't have that success until you experience those defeats.”

“You're choosing the mindset. I think that's the piece people forget is that you choose it. That's not given to you.”

“Pay attention to your networks, build them. Be curious. Learn. You're not in it alone.”

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 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.  I’ll send you a free gift to help you create your most powerful leadership presence if you submit the review and send me an email!

Connect with today’s guest on Linkedin: Donna Diederich

Escape the Traps: The 7 Hidden Patterns That Sabotage Your Leadership Imprint

- Get Janet's new book: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Others

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Website: janetioli.com
LinkedIn: Janet Ioli
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YouTube: @janetioli

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Leadership Presence:  Mastering the Inner Work of Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul with Janet Ioli. The go-to podcast for anyone who leads.

If you are looking for leadership advice, a new perspective, or just a dose of inspiration, this show has you covered.

Rockstar executives and experts at the top of their game share their wisdom and lessons of experience with you. Because our collective wisdom is power. 

It’s time to stop proving, pleasing, and seeking validation in leadership roles and show up with your most powerful presence.


We will get real and touch on topics such as:

• Sharing our real journeys on the leadership path; 
• Practical tips and provocative ideas to help you succeed; 
• Building your own, unique leadership presence and brand; 
• Managing your energy (and not your time); 
• And more! 

If you are enjoying this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.

I’ll send you a free gift to help you create your most powerful leadership presence if you submit the review and send me an email!

Thank you for listening.

Escape the Traps: The 7 Hidden Patterns That Sabotage Your Leadership Imprint

- Get Janet's new book: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Others

- Get special discounts when purchasing multiple copies at https://janetioli.com/order 

Connect with Janet Ioli:

Website: janetioli.com
LinkedIn: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
YouTube: @janetioli

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think.  

Produced by Ideablossoms