Intentional Optimism: What it is, and how you can develop it in your own life - With Andrea Johnson

In this episode, Sarah Johnston welcomes Andrea Johnson, a leadership coach, speaker, and host of the "Stand Tall and Own It" podcast. Andrea shares her authentic  journey from growing up as a missionary kid in Korea to becoming a leadership expert and coach. They discuss the importance of understanding your core values, setting boundaries, and living authentically.

Key Topics:

• Andrea's unique upbringing in Korea and its impact on her life
• Overcoming challenges with food, body image, and eventual gastric bypass surgery 
• The journey to motherhood through adoption
• Discovering and honoring your core values, which has become a pivotal part of her coaching and leadership business 
• Balancing career and motherhood
• The importance of setting boundaries
• How understanding yourself leads to better leadership

Resources Mentioned:

• Andrea's Core Values Exercise: [link to be added]
• Stand Tall and Own It Podcast
• John Maxwell Leadership Training

Where to Find Andrea:

• Website: theintentionaloptimist.com
• Instagram: @theintentionaloptimist
• LinkedIn: Andrea Johnson
• Podcast: Stand Tall and Own It

You can take  Andrea's free Core Values Exercise via her website. 

Thanks for listening! To follow along, please find me on instagram HERE, my personal website HERE, or my TikTik HERE.

Music for "Welcome to my Tent" by Rick Sniegowski
Graphics for "Welcome to my Tent" by Sam Sniegowski