The emPOWERed Half Hour
Most leadership training skips this part. Dysregulated people get dysregulated results. Regulated people get radiant lives.
I'm Becca Powers—strategic sales leader, nervous system leadership expert, and USA TODAY bestselling author. The emPOWERed Half Hour is the leadership conversation I needed while leading high-performance teams, raising 4 kids, and meeting impossible expectations. On the outside, I was crushing it. On the inside, I was crumbling.
What You'll Learn: This podcast explores what happens when life and leadership collide, and powering through stops working.
Through the lens of nervous system science and trauma-informed leadership, we tackle the hard stuff:
* Why high performers micromanage when they want to empower
* How constant pressure creates reactive leadership and burnout
* What sustainable high performance actually requires
* How to regulate your nervous system under pressure
* Building teams that perform without burning out
What to Expect: Solo episodes and conversations with leaders, experts, and authors bringing real insight and hard-earned wisdom. No generic advice. Real talk, practical strategies, and ideas that actually empower you to lead differently.
This Show Is For: Leaders, executives, individual contributors, and business owners who care about results AND people. If you want leadership conversations that change how you lead and live, you're in the right place.
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The emPOWERed Half Hour
Align Your Authentic Self to Your Work and Well-Being with She Speaks Founder, Betty Rhoades
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When you're genuinely comfortable in your own skin, there's no need to conceal any part of yourself just to fit in – that's where your true strength truly shines.
In this episode, I sit down with speaker coach Betty Rhoades, the founder of SheSpeaks, a coaching and consulting firm where we delve into personal stories of resilience, like her journey through overcoming cancer at 19 and transforming adversity into advocacy. Discover the power in embracing authenticity, challenging biases, and creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.
Betty fervently encourages women to find their voices, embrace their authenticity, and stand boldly in their truth. Because, as she passionately believes, when you unapologetically embody who you are, there's simply no force that can hinder your journey.
Tune in to be inspired, emPOWERed, and reminded to embrace your authenticity!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How did Betty navigate authenticity in male-dominated industries
- Being comfortable with yourself brings out the best in you
- Betty's resilience through cancer at 19 and how she turned it into advocacy
About Betty Rhoades
Betty serves people who want to influence positive change by speaking up and speaking out – channeling her deep experience and mission-driven background to help clients with impact leadership, meaningful career development, and authentically confident communication.
Betty spent nearly two decades serving the public in government and nonprofit. She has hosted, moderated, presented, and trained for such organizations as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Association of Home Builders, the George W. Bush Institute, College Promise, the Military Spouse Advocacy Network, and the U.S. House of Representatives Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
She is also a former podcast host and frequent guest.
Other Resources:
- Freebie, "Putting Your Best Face Forward Literally When Speaking Virtually”: https://www.shespeakscoaching.com/opt-in
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A Return to Radiance:https://www.beccapowers.com/a-return-to-radiance
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Free resource:
The High Performer's Path eBook:https://www.beccapowers.com/
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