Dec 18 2024 19 mins 1
In this episode of The Potentialite Podcast, host Laura Weldy shares the transformative “Serena Williams Mindset Shift”—a strengths-based approach that can revolutionize how women leaders show up at work. Learn how to let go of hyper-fixation on perceived weaknesses, reclaim your time and energy, and focus on amplifying your strengths to lead with confidence and resilience. Laura dives into actionable strategies, research-backed insights, and the mindset shifts necessary to thrive as a leader without burnout.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why “feedback culture” can become a trap for women leaders.
- How the Serena Williams Mindset Shift helps you prioritize your strengths.
- Practical steps to reframe your leadership approach, delegate effectively, and manage overwhelm.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction and welcome.
[02:10] Why leadership mindset is often misunderstood.
[05:30] The “Serena Williams Mindset Shift” explained.
[11:45] The trap of feedback culture and why it leads to overwhelm.
[15:20] Research on strengths-based leadership: Resilience, performance, and engagement.
[19:00] Steps to adopt the mindset shift: Auditing your role, reframing tasks, and strategic delegation.
[27:10] How to reclaim your calendar and tackle tasks differently.
[30:40] Key mindset shift: Leading best by focusing on strengths.
[34:20] Laura’s challenge for listeners and final thoughts.
Resources Mentioned:
- ResearchGate: “Testing a Model of Resilience for Women Leaders: A Strengths-Based Approach” Read Here
- Forbes Coaches Council: “Why Leaders Should Focus on Strengths, Not Weaknesses” Read Here
- Gallup: “Strengths Development & Coaching” Explore Here
- Music used for intro, outro, and 'commercial' break: “Rising” by Origo Listen Here.
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Connect with Laura Weldy:
- LinkedIn: Laura Weldy
- Instagram: @lauraweldy
- Email: [email protected]
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