Choosing Yourself, Soft Power and Transformational Leadership with Katie Shannon

Katie Shannon is a leadership coach and founder of Katie Shannon Co., where she helps leaders and teams unlock their authentic power. In this episode, Katie gets real about choosing her own path over family expectations, navigating recovery, and reshaping leadership through vulnerability and “soft power.” She digs into the messy truth of putting yourself first, why tough conversations are essential, and how investing in yourself can spark more impactful leadership. If you’ve ever battled people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the fear of trusting your gut, this one’s for you.

Expect a deep, eye-opening conversation as we explore:
(04:57) Active listening for real understanding
(09:24) Empowering humble leaders
(12:37) Emotional struggles of wealthy leaders
(16:38) The path to self-discovery and healing
(20:17) Building wealth through passion
(27:17) Balancing motherhood and business
(28:37) Helping men feel confident through style
(31:40) Breaking the cycle of distrust and crime
(34:28) Choosing yourself over family expectations
(38:41) Lessons in clear communication
(41:35) How to approach conversations with care
(46:39) Back your ideas with confidence
(48:08) Practising triple gratitude

Links mentioned in this episode:
Katie Shannon on Instagram:   / iamkatieshannon  
Katie Shannon’s Website: https://www.katieshannon.co/
Katie Shannon’s Substack: https://substack.com/@katieshannon
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