Jan 29 2025 40 mins
This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Twanda Young. She says:
“Turn fear on its head. Be ferocious about your goals. Be energetic and enthusiastic about what you're going after. Make sure that you align yourself with people that are going in the direction you're going, and then be resilient. Be dogmatic in your resiliency that you know in your heart of hearts, this is my purpose. This is what I'm meant to do. This is the value I'm meant to bring to society and those around me. And don't let anyone tell you that you cannot do it.”
Twanda Young is a celebrated leader, coach, speaker, and author of the book Dare to Lead Differently: Chew on This . . . 16 Bites for Bold Leaders. With over three decades of military service, she’s a decorated brigadier general—a rank achieved by less than 1% of service members. Twanda is also the founder of LT3 Leadership Solutions, where she empowers others through leadership development, career coaching, and conflict management. Her influence has earned her numerous accolades, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and inclusion in the Library of Congress.
Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:
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Get inspired by a bold career journey – Twanda shares her story of rising through the military ranks and starting her own leadership coaching business, offering practical insights on finding fulfillment and purpose.
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Learn how to avoid burnout – hear Twanda's advice on investing in yourself, creating balance, and staying true to your values while supporting others.
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Pick up leadership nuggets you can use right away – Twanda shares tips and real-life wisdom on staying persistent, managing challenges, and staying grounded as you work toward your goals.
Connect with Twanda at:
Website: https://lt3leads.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/twanda-young/
You can purchase her book here at https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Differently-Bites-Leaders/dp/B0D29QNN3V
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Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast
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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz