53: Building Confidence: A Leader’s Approach to Empowerment

Living While Leading with Sharon Ehrlich

In this Living While Leading podcast episode, host Sharon Ehrlich explores overcoming imposter syndrome with guest Alex Gaudiani, Vice President of Global Marketing for Medtronic's Cardiac Surgery Operating Unit.
Alex shares her journey, discussing societal and cultural factors contributing to imposter syndrome, and offers strategies for balancing confidence and humility. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, mentorship, and authentic leadership.
This insightful conversation provides valuable advice for high-performing professional women striving to build confidence and lead with impact.
Tune in for this masterclass on navigating professional challenges and embracing your power.
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Sharon Ehrlich‘s mission is to support successful women leaders gain more control over their careers while carving out precious time for themselves and loved ones.
She‘s developed an exclusive 4-Step System which empowers women to dedicate the time needed to reassess their priorities. Through one-on-one sessions, women design a life which allows them to continue thrive professionally while giving themselves permission to reclaim their freedom to pursue things which are important to them. This is a transformative, high-touch program designed exclusively for women in executive and leadership positions.
Sharon also provides a dynamic empowerment session called Own the Room which supports women in unleashing their authentic self and confidently showcase their talents and expertise. This intense 90-minute session supports women in putting self-doubt to rest and recognizing and owning their power.
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Bölümler

1. Alex Gaudiani's career and advocacy (00:00:00)

2. Imposter syndrome and taking credit (00:11:06)

3. Importance of self-knowledge in professional settings (00:12:30)

4. Balancing confidence with humility (00:15:36)

5. Female leadership at Medtronic (00:19:05)

6. Balancing self-promotion (00:20:57)

7. Advice to Younger Self (00:25:36)