Have you ever wondered how some leaders seem to rise effortlessly always prepared, composed, and ready for what’s next?
Listen in as Shontra Powell, Senior Executive, Founder and host of Proven Not Perfect™ Podcast, talks with host Natalie Benamou and shares how intention, preparation, and authenticity can transform your career trajectory.
From her start in finance to global leadership roles at GE and Hubbell, Shontra reveals the mindset that helped her build credibility and open doors throughout her journey. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful:
“Know the job, make the main thing the main thing, and the rest will build an incredible reputation and open doors you didn’t even know you wanted to knock on.” — Shontra Powell
This episode is filled with wisdom for women navigating leadership transitions, preparing for board service, or simply ready to show up at a higher level every day.
How can you Advance Your Career?
This conversation covers the intentional way Shontra shows up to every day career experiences.
3 Lessons from Shontra Powell
Here are 3 takeaways from our conversation that every woman leader can use:
1️⃣ Preparation builds credibility.Showing up ready creates trust and lasting impact.
2️⃣ Your path doesn’t have to be straight.Every twist adds strength and perspective.
3️⃣ Clarity creates opportunity.When you know your “why,” the right doors open.
"There’s no straight path—it’s squiggly, diagonal, and sometimes messy. But every step prepares you for what’s next." -Shontra Powell
One Action Step
Before your next meeting or presentation, take five minutes to prepare with intention—review your goals, align your message, and center your purpose. When you show up ready, you build trust and open the door to new opportunities.
A Message of Gratitude
Thank you, Shontra Powell for sharing your journey with us today!
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About Shontra Powell
Shontra Powell is a proven corporate executive, leading global organizations through transformations, growth and high risk environments, Y2k, 2008 Financial Crisis, Digital Transformation, and Global Pandemic. Called upon as an effective people leader, Shontra has mentored many. She now expands her impact sharing meaningful podcast conversations with an audience of women driven for success, who enjoy talking about business, leadership, network, self-care, and spirituality.
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