You’ve got the power, and it’s time to ignite it! As a Caring Leader®, stepping into your personal power means leading with unstoppable confidence, your unique flair, and a vision that inspires others to dream bigger.
Let’s face it—challenges are everywhere, but when you embrace your strengths and own your voice, you turn those challenges into stepping stones. You become the kind of leader who creates waves of change, lifts others up, and shows the world what true innovation looks like. By tapping into your personal power, you’re not just building your career—you’re shaping the future with self-leadership.
Which brings me to this amazing interview with Julie Castro Abrams. Julie is the founder and Managing Partner of How Women Invest, a venture firm dedicated to supporting women-led, high-growth enterprises with training, capital, and networks.
Drawing on her extensive experience as a CEO, board director, and leader of the nation’s largest microenterprise organization, she has propelled over 20,000 women entrepreneurs to success. As the CEO of How Women Lead, Julie has championed legislative initiatives, including the groundbreaking Senate Bill 826, which mandates gender diversity on corporate boards in California. She serves as an advisor to multiple financial services firms and continues to influence economic opportunities for women through her leadership and innovation. Recognized with numerous prestigious awards, Julie’s work has been featured in books and media, celebrating her role in transforming the entrepreneurial and corporate landscapes for women.
In this episode, Julie shares:
- That middle essence is a developmental stage for women in their 40s to 60s focused on building authentic relationships, creating impact, and leaving a legacy.
- A call for women to unite, leverage their resources, and reshape structures that have traditionally limited them.
- That blaming others for shortcomings drains personal power.
- How she learned the importance of providing clear direction while delegating effectively.
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- Are you overwhelmed with possibilities but don’t know where to start?
- Do you struggle internally to get everyone on the same page?
- Think you don’t have time to create lasting change?
Are you ready to become a high-value leader who champions change in your organization through effective and caring leadership?
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About Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP
Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP is a highly sought-after speaker, 2x-TEDx speaker, diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, and contributor to leading news outlets. She is also the Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement and consulting firm. After over 25,000 employee engagement surveys and years of working with organizations to transform employee engagement, here’s what Heather has seen over and over: When you know how to listen, employees will tell you exactly what they need to bring their full selves to work. Book Heather to speak at your event or organization.
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