What if the power of sharing your personal story could ignite profound connections and inspire resilience in others? Join host Natalie Benamou for this enlightening interview featuring Sheila Higgs Burkhalter, (affectionately known as Shiggs). Hear firsthand insights from Shiggs’ trailblazing journey as the first Black senior leader at her university. Leveraging her 30 years of experience in higher education and a successful career as a certified executive and leadership transitions coach, Shiggs takes us through her career journey. She shares insights from her powerful story “Meet the Moment” chapter featured in the bestselling book: Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Leadership.

Shiggs shares her transformative journey of leadership, resilience, and community building. You  will gain valuable insights into the importance of vulnerability, authenticity, and the power of community support in professional settings.

3 Key Takeaways:

1. The Power of Community and Connection: Shiggs emphasizes the importance of building a supportive network and how sharing personal stories can lead to profound emotional connections and a sense of shared experience.
2. Navigating Leadership Roles with Resilience: Through her experience as a first, only, and different leader, Shiggs sheds light on the challenges and rewards of stepping into new roles and the importance of staying true to one's values.
3. Empowering Women Leaders: Shiggs discusses the significance of fostering meaningful relationships and creating spaces where women can support and uplift each other, particularly through initiatives like HerCsuite.com and the Brave Women at Work series.

Favorite Quotes:

“Navigating the role of a ‘first, only, and different' leader requires not just professional acumen but also a profound connection to one's values and community. It's in these spaces that we find our true strength and the courage to shine our unique light.”

“When you are authentic, when you lead with values and you allow yourself to be vulnerable, people can find themselves in the story.”

“The stories I continue to tell in Brave Women at Work are deeply personal because women are having these experiences and it's important that they know that they're not alone.”

This episode is a testament to the power of community, resilience, and authenticity in leadership, offering valuable lessons for anyone navigating their own professional journey.

Meet Shiggs at a virtual book signing event: August 30th, 2024.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brave-women-at-work-lessons-in-leadership-virtual-author-summit-tickets-940732083987?aff=oddtdtcreator

Purchase a book and attend for free!