Deketa Tranae is a leadership coach who focuses on building impactful leaders. This episode delves into Tranae's approach to leadership development, emphasizing awareness, legacy building, and overcoming adversities. Tranae discusses her journey from realizing her teaching gift at an early age to her current role as a sought-after coach and speaker, as well as the importance of having mentors and a supportive tribe in one’s professional journey.

Throughout the conversation, Deketa Tranae shares key insights drawn from her experiences, highlighting the importance of authenticity and lasting impact in leadership roles. She also discusses the evolution of her career and the serendipitous alignment of becoming a certified John Maxwell Team member, a figure whose works she has long used as a teaching tool. Her story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the belief that each coaching session and speech is an opportunity to inspire and ignite change, both in individual lives and organizations. This episode is an inspiring listen for those seeking to elevate their leadership capabilities and understanding of legacy building.

Key Takeaways:

1. Developing impactful leaders involves creating a culture and environment that fosters self-awareness and potential.
2. Mentorship and a strong support network are critical in personal and professional growth.
3. Embracing one's authentic self and focusing on legacy can significantly shape leadership journeys.
4. Effective leadership and coaching are supported by continuous learning and alignment with personal core values.
5. Overcoming adversities with "audacity, delusion, and faith" can catalyze personal growth and success.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Leaders make legacy. They build, they develop, they create legacy."
2. "You're not late, you're right on time... You're going to have this kicking your spirit to where you all have all of a sudden have a spirit of awareness of your why."
3. "What I share... I didn't make it up. I couldn't even make this up if I tried; this happened in real life."
4. "I am human too. I am flawed too. I am still developing and growing."
5. "Despite adversities and challenges, I was crazy enough... to have the delusion to believe that, oh, no, it didn't work today. It'll work tomorrow."

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