Women Rising: Aligning PURPOSE, POWER, and AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP with Megan Dalla-Camina
"Confidence is the ability to turn our thoughts into action. When we get stuck, it's often the stories we tell ourselves that hold us back."
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In this week's episode of the Career Confidence podcast, Georgie was joined by the inspiring Megan Dalla-Camina, best-selling author, leadership expert, and founder of Women Rising. Megan shares her incredible journey from a corporate career spanning GE, PwC, and IBM to launching her own successful company focused on empowering women in the workplace.
They dive deep into clarity, confidence, and career crafting as Megan discusses aligning your purpose and power to lead authentically. Whether navigating a leadership role, dealing with burnout, or striving to achieve work-life balance, this episode is packed with actionable insights and transformative advice.
About Megan Dalla-Camina:
Megan Dalla-Camina is a globally recognised leader in women's empowerment, leadership development, and wellbeing. Ranked #20 on the 2024 Tech Powerlist and honoured as Woman of the Year and Mentor of the Year at the 2023 B&T Women Leading Tech Awards, Megan is celebrated for her bold and transformative approach to helping women rise.
As the Founder and CEO of Women Rising, Megan is committed to forging a new path for women to own their power, embrace their sovereignty, and lead authentically. With an extensive 18-year corporate career in Fortune 100 companies and over a decade as an award-winning entrepreneur, Megan blends science, spirit, and experience to inspire change.
A best-selling author, influential writer, and dedicated researcher, Megan is a compelling advocate for women's leadership and wellbeing, drawing on her rich experience to empower women worldwide.
Key Takeaways:
- The Power of Clarity: Discover why gaining clarity on your purpose and values is the first crucial step in building confidence and achieving your career goals.
- Job Crafting: Learn how to craft your career by aligning your role with your passions and interests, and why this is essential for long-term fulfilment.
- Overcoming Burnout: Megan shares her personal experience with burnout and provides practical tips on how to recognise the warning signs before it's too late.
- Authentic Leadership: Understand the importance of aligning your leadership style with your true self and how to navigate the challenges of doing so in a traditionally masculine work environment.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction and Welcome
[01:17] Megan’s Career Journey: From Performing Arts to Corporate Leadership
[04:25] The Reality of Unconscious Bias and Gender Inequality in the Workplace
[07:53] Job Crafting: How Megan Shaped Her Career by Following Her Interests
[12:16] Advice on Crafting Your Career and Finding Purpose
[19:24] Dealing with Burnout: Megan’s Personal Story and Warning Signs
[28:48] The Paradoxes of Power and Patriarchy: Understanding External Forces
[32:00] Confidence and Inner Critic: Turning Thoughts Into Action
[45:38] Tools for Building Confidence and Setting Boundaries
[52:13] Authentic Leadership: How to Lead Without Losing Yourself
[56:57] Megan’s Upcoming Book Women Rising and What’s Next for Her