Summary:

Yasmeen Duncan shares her transformative journey from survival mode to thriving in leadership. As an accomplished HR executive and executive coach, Yasmeen dives deep into the challenges of managing overwhelming workloads and how she learned to prioritize self-grace, emotional intelligence, and building a personal support system. She discusses practical strategies for achieving balance, and the importance of having a “self-care team.” With insights into her experience in high-pressure environments, Yasmeen’s story offers valuable lessons on leadership and resilience for women of color and all aspiring leaders.

Chapters:

0:00

Surviving and Thriving in High-Stress HR Leadership Roles

6:45

Accountability and Learning from Unprepared Moments in Executive Meetings

12:40

Embracing Self Grace and Overcoming the Superwoman Syndrome

16:52

Balancing Productivity and Well-Being Through Intentional Living

24:24

Building a Self Care Team for Personal and Professional Growth

27:54

Building Systems for Thriving in HR Leadership

Host - Alexa Beavers: linkedin.com/in/alexabeaverspmp

Guest - Yasmeen Duncan: linkedin.com/in/yasmeenduncan

Executive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka