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How to Lead from Within: Empowering Leadership Skills with Kelly Hirn

February 19, 2025 • Dr Tomi Mitchell • Season 15 • Episode 2

Are you striving to be a more effective leader? Leadership is more than a title—it’s about influence, adaptability, and growth. In this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with leadership coach Kelly Hirn to explore the essential qualities of effective leadership, breaking down traditional gender norms and highlighting the power of self-awareness.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to adapt your leadership style to different generations and situations (leadership adaptability, flexibility)
The importance of balancing results with relationships to build stronger teams (relationship-building, goal-setting)
How gender norms influence leadership and why blending masculine and feminine traits is crucial (gender in leadership, empowerment)
The importance of balancing results and relationships (emotional intelligence, leadership skills)
The concept of ‘skills under the skills’ and why they’re crucial for success (soft skills, communication, negotiation)
The role of self-awareness in leadership and how continuous growth shapes your leadership journey (personal development, lifelong learning, resilience)
Why leadership isn’t defined by titles, and how to lead in informal settings (informal leadership, influence)

Kelly Hirn is a renowned leadership coach with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations unlock their full leadership potential. Having worked across various industries, Kelly’s approach to leadership emphasizes adaptability and emotional intelligence. Her unique perspective, shaped by her own leadership journey—from being labeled "bossy" as a child to becoming a corporate leader—guides others to embrace their leadership strengths, regardless of their gender or formal title. Kelly’s work centers around empowering leaders to balance results with relationships while continuously developing their leadership skills.

Tune in for actionable insights and take the first step toward becoming a more impactful leader. Join me, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and Kelly Hirn as we explore how self-leadership can drive success in every area of your life.

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