Sally Henderson - Straight Talk and Self - Trust: Leadership Learnings

    In this insightful episode, host Cathleen O'Sullivan is joined by the straight-talking Yorkshire powerhouse, Sally Henderson. Known for her innovative leadership mentoring practice and her unwavering belief that teams and leaders can thrive both professionally and personally, Sally shares her real method for leadership development and the power of direct communication. Together, they explore the complexities of balancing personal and professional identities, the importance of self-care for leaders, and the art of straight talk in building meaningful client relationships. Join us as we unravel the wisdom and insights of Sally Henderson on overcoming challenges, embracing authenticity, and becoming legendary leaders in today's fast-paced world.  Episode Timeline:   [00:00] Sally founded a mentoring practice to achieve leadership goals.  [05:47] Navigating between vulnerability and resilience in leadership.  [11:20] Servant leadership struggles to apply for oneself.  [16:04] A mentor provides critical leadership support.  [27:18] Balancing personal and professional identity for connection.  [33:38] Finding time for meaningful self-connection is vital.  [38:25] Recognise and express your true feelings at work.  [47:53] C-suite often unaware of their job's purpose.  [52:36] Overcoming mental hurdles to embrace future leadership.  [56:42] Practical experience in talent and leadership.  [01:02] Self-trust and kindness lead to success.  [01:10] Born Northerner, reads situations, serves and helps.  [01:13] Always seek consent before giving direct feedback.  [01:17] Honest feedback is essential for growth and support.     Key Takeaways:   The importance of personal and professional identity balance: Sally Henderson's PiPi system and emphasis on embracing both aspects of one's identity in different contexts, along with maintaining boundaries and communication, can help leaders navigate the challenges of work-life balance in a hybrid work environment.  Straight talk and seeking permission for feedback: Sally Henderson's approach to straight talk, along with the significance of seeking permission before giving feedback, can aid in building strong client relationships and nurturing a culture of open and receptive communication.  Self-trust, self-care, and leadership vision: Sally Henderson's focus on self-trust, self-care based on her four-question assessment framework, and the concept of leadership vision boarding as a tool for personal growth and development can guide leaders in achieving rest, balance, and making graceful, strategic decisions in both business and personal relationships.    Sally is a straight-talking Yorkshire woman who creates high-performance senior teams & leaders that excel within the world’s biggest brands and world-class creative agencies  As a serial entrepreneur, she’s faced challenging leadership decisions, felt the fear, and done it anyway.  Sally founded her global leadership mentoring practice in 2011 on the fundamental belief that teams and leaders shouldn’t have to choose between being effective, or being happy, at work.  In addition to her proprietary leadership development programme The Real Method, Sally offers brave bespoke leadership mentoring so her clients achieve their leadership and career ambition; especially when the stakes are high.    Connect with Sally:  Website: https://www.sallyhenderson.co.uk/    Social Media Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallykhenderson/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sallyhenderson-high-stakes     Find out more:   Connect: 
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