00:01 - Dr. Angela J. Buckley (Host)
Leaders, has every leadership training left you feeling drained? In Overcome to Become, we focus on values-based leadership so you no longer feel overwhelmed and under-supported. Listen here to find actionable tips and mindsets you can apply to begin leading yourself. Hi, my name is Dr Angela J Buckley, your host and author of the Likeable Leadership Series. I am a mother, consultant and author.
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In Overcome to Become, we discuss leadership topics that align with the three pillars of character, community and capability to execute. Welcome back, listeners, to the Overcome to Become podcast. I'm your host, Dr Angela Buckley, and we're kicking off our exciting sixth season. Before we dive into this season's theme, let's take a moment to reflect on our journey so far. Over the past five seasons, we've explored various strategies to excel as a leader by first mastering self-leadership. By first mastering self-leadership, we've discussed everything from overcoming imposter syndrome to cultivating resistance by embracing vulnerability and fostering emotional intelligence. Last season, we focused on the crucial skill set of setting boundaries, a fundamental aspect of both personal growth and effective leadership. We learned how to say no gracefully, how to protect our time and energy and how to create healthy limits in our professional and personal lives. Feeling stuck in your leadership journey, it's time for a breakthrough Book a one-on-one call with Dr Angela Buckley, renowned leadership expert and founder of the Gratitude Leadership Collective. In just 30 minutes, gain personalized insights to elevate your leadership skills, overcome challenges and unlock your full potential. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, Dr Buckley's expertise will propel you forward. Don't wait until your transformation starts with one call. Visit wwwstrengthinnaturecom now to schedule your session with Dr Angela Buckley.
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And now, as we embark on our sixth season, we're building on that foundation with a new, powerful metaphor: gates. Picture a fence. It can serve multiple purposes: it provides safety, adds beauty to a property, keeps dangers out and keeps children and pets secure inside. But a fence without gates is just a barrier. Gates are what make a fence functional, allowing for controlled access and movement. And this season we're exploring the concept of gates and our personal and professional lives. Just as physical gates would allow us to control what comes in and goes out of our spaces, metaphorical gates help us to manage the flow of information, emotions, opportunities and the challenges in our lives and leadership. We'll be discussing the various types of gates, the knowledge gate. How do we filter information and decide what's worth our attention? The emotional gate: how can we regulate our emotions and respond rather than react. The opportunity gate: how do we discern which opportunities to pursue and which to let pass? The feedback gate: how can we open ourselves to constructive criticism while filtering out unhelpful negativity? And finally, the innovation gate: how do we create an environment that welcomes new ideas while maintaining focus and direction?
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Throughout this season, we'll explore how to construct these gates, when to open them, when to close them and how to maintain them. We'll learn from leaders who have mastered the art of gatekeeping in their personal and professional lives, and we'll discuss practical strategies for implementing these concepts along your own journey. Remember, effective leadership isn't just about keeping everything out or letting everything in. It's about creating a balanced, dynamic system that allows for growth, protection and purposeful interaction with the world around us. As we begin this new season, I encourage you to think about the gates in your own life. Are they serving you well? Are there areas where you need stronger gates or perhaps where you need to open your gate a little wider? In our next episode, we'll dive deeply into the knowledge gate, exploring how to manage the constant flood of information in our digital age and focus on what truly matters for our personal and professional growth.
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Thank you for joining me on this journey of Overcome to Become. Here's to another season of growth, learning and becoming the leaders we're meant to be. Until next time, this is Dr Angela Buckley, reminding you that every challenge you overcome is a step towards becoming your best self. You've just concluded an episode of Overcome to Become, a leadership podcast focusing on leading yourself first. Thanks for listening. I'm Dr Angela Buckley, with Creatively Efficient. Author of the Likeable Leadership series. Efficient author of the Likeable Leadership series. To learn more about how to grow in gratitude and leadership, please sign up for my newsletter at wwwstrengthinnaturecom. That's wwwstrengthinnaturecom.
