This document discusses developing an authentic feminine leadership style. It notes that while stereotypes often define women's strengths as weaknesses, 360 reviews show women can be highly effective leaders. It also discusses challenges women face regarding confidence, work-life balance, and feeling credible. The document suggests mastering a full range of leadership behaviors and developing one's own unique style through trial and error, reflection, focus, and self-discovery. The goal is to solve the puzzle of one's authentic leadership style, which pays off professionally.

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BIG IDEA Coaching
Personal Brand Strategies to Stand out Authentically President & CEO
Dana Theus
Developing Your Own Authentic,
Feminine Leadership Style
How to succeed by being the best you possible
InPower Coaching Circle
Personal Development for Professional Success Founder of InPower
Dana Theus

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What is Leadership?
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Minus
• Stereotypes of “leaders”
define women’s strengths
as “weak” 1
• 43% of Women report
being less ambitious than
a decade before due to
work-life challenges2
• 360 Reviews reveal
women are ranked as
highly (or higher) than
men as leaders3
• Companies with 30%+ of
women in top leadership
perform better in the
market4
Mixed Bag for Women
Plus
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1 Northwestern, 2011
2 Seymour, 2011
3 Am Pyschological Assn, 2014
4 McKinsey & Cataloyst, 2001-12

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Personal
• Confidence/Speaking up
• Stress of work/home
• Feeling valued for their
strengths
• Credibility & Impact
• Executive Sponsors vs.
Mentors
• Line vs. Staff experience
Leadership Challenges
Professional
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What’s Really Going On?
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We’re
not
very
comfortable
on
the
tradi4onal
throne…

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Master the Leadership
Spectrums
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Master the Leadership
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When
women
master
the
full
range
of
leadership
behaviors
they
are
1.5
:mes
more
successful
than
men
who
also
master
them.
–
Stanford,
2011

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Build Your Own
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Authen4city
comes
from
crea4ng
your
own
style…

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Challenge
• Confidence/Speaking Up
• Detrigger fears + practice
Go Inside
Solution
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Challenge
• Confidence/Speaking Up
• WorkLife Stress
• Detrigger fears + practice
• Manage time and energy
Go Inside
Solution
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Challenge
• Confidence/Speaking Up
• WorkLife Stress
• Feeling credible & valued
• Detrigger fears + practice
• Manage time and energy
• Practice thought leadership &
own your accomplishments
Go Inside
Solution
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Challenge
• Confidence/Speaking Up
• WorkLife Stress
• Feeling credible & valued
• Detrigger fears + practice
• Manage time and energy
• Practice thought leadership &
own your accomplishments
Go Inside
Solution
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Your Authentic Leadership Style
• Trial & Error
• Reflection & Feedback
• Focus & Intention
• Fun & Self Discovery
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Solving
the
puzzle
of
YOUR
authen4c
style
is
a
personal
journey
that
pays
off
professionally

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Dana TheusInPower Coaching Circle
Personal Development for Professional Success Founder of InPower
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