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Girl, Take the Lead!

Girl, Take the Lead!

De : Yolanda Canny
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 Each week we explore Womanhood and Leadership with the goal to question the status quo and challenge our thinking so we celebrate every woman as a leader. Our episodes will interview leaders in the field, meet authors, explore books on the subject, hear inspiring stories, or talk with organizations leading the charge for women to lead. We’ll look at the different topics from different generational perspectives as my daughters, a Millennial and a Gen Z, will join me, a Boomer, from time to time. We hope to make you laugh and leave inspired as you hear our voices on this very important topic.Yolanda Canny Economie Management Management et direction
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  • 278. From Performing to Presence: Influence, Shame & Authentic Leadership with Sara Anderson

    278. From Performing to Presence: Influence, Shame & Authentic Leadership with Sara Anderson
    Feb 25 2026

    What if influence doesn’t come from proving yourself — but from being seen?

    In this episode, Yo sits down with leadership coach and founder of Lead Out Loud, Sara Anderson, to explore why so many capable women leaders feel like they’re acting their way through success.

    From imposter syndrome and perfectionism to nervous system triggers in high-stakes conversations, Sara explains how leaders often adapt themselves into a version that works… but no longer feels like them.

    And the surprising truth?

    The more we perform, the less influence we actually have.

    This conversation blends emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and lived leadership experience into a powerful reframe:

    You don’t become influential by becoming more impressive.
    You become influential when you become more present.


    In This Episode We Talk About:

    • Why many women leaders feel they’re performing instead of leading

    • The hidden role of shame underneath imposter syndrome and overworking

    • How perfectionism protects us — but also disconnects us

    • What’s happening in your brain during fight, flight, or freeze

    • The space between stimulus and response — and where leadership lives

    • How “polishing” yourself can reduce influence

    • Moving from comparison → collaboration

    • The power of being seen in process, not just in polish

    • Why connection — not impressiveness — builds real leadership


    A Key Takeaway

    Many leadership programs teach communication strategies first.
    But you can’t use strategy when your body thinks you’re in danger.

    Real influence starts internally — by recognizing triggers, calming the nervous system, and allowing others to see you as human.

    When leaders stop performing, they gain presence.


    Memorable Quotes

    “Perfectionism isn’t protecting you from shame — it’s a function of shame.”

    “You can’t override the animal body you live in.”

    “If you wait until you know everything, you’ll get left behind.”

    “People are drawn to those who no longer feel shame about their story.”

    “Be yourself — the world will adjust.”


    Sara’s Advice to Her 20-Something Self


    Stop trying to be impressive.
    Let people see you in process.

    Connection — not polish — moves your life forward.


    Resources from Sara

    Free Resource: Influence Audit (AI-guided self-assessment)

    🌐 Website: https://www.saraanderson.co
    📧 Email: sara@saraanderson.co
    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraandersoncoaching/
    📸 Instagram: @sara.anderson___

    Programs:

    • Lead Out Loud Cohorts

    • Invisible Influence

    Lead Out Loud is a 12-week influence accelerator for women leaders who are done performing and ready to lead with real presence. Through nervous system regulation, embodied communication, and The Resonance Method™, participants learn to command a room without losing themselves in the process. Learn more at https://saraanderson.co/lead-out-loud-virtual



    Sara chose the card:

    “Be yourself and the world will adjust.”

    A reminder that leadership isn’t about sanding off your edges — it’s about letting the right people find you.

    Shop the collection:
    https://girltaketheleadpod.com/shop


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    39 min
  • 277. Transforming the Way You Move Through Life with Vicki Gold

    277. Transforming the Way You Move Through Life with Vicki Gold
    Feb 18 2026
    What if aging wasn’t about decline — but about becoming more capable, more aware, and more confident in your body and your life?In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, Yolanda Canny is joined by C. Vicki Gold, a retired physical therapist with more than 50 years of experience and the author of Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well.At 80 years, Vicki is still learning, teaching, and standing tall — literally and figuratively. She shares powerful insights on the mind–body connection, fear of falling, slowing down, posture, breathing, beliefs, and how small daily practices can transform the way we move through life at any age.As Vicki reminds us: If you’re lucky, you’re going to get old. This conversation shows how to do it with strength, awareness, and grace.In This Episode, We Explore:Why fear of falling is as much a mindset issue as a physical oneHow fear and tension can actually increase the risk of fallingThe power of simple, embodied language: “I am tall, strong, and confident”Why slowing down improves balance, safety, and presenceThe myth of multitasking — and how Start–Act–Stop can change how we live and workHow alignment, breathing, and centering can become everyday practicesWhy aging well matters for every generation, not just older adultsDiscovering purpose early — and letting it evolve across a lifetime🧠 Vicki’s Two ABC Frameworks:The ABC Mind–Body SystemA – Alignment: Posture and body awarenessB – Breathing: Conscious breathing to reduce stress and restore energyC – Centering: Mind and body working togetherPlus: Slow Motion as a tool for strength, balance, and safetyThe ABCs of Human Growth & TransformationA – Attitudes: The perspectives that shape our experienceB – Beliefs: Often unseen, deeply rooted, and powerfulC – Choice (or Commitment to Choose): Where empowerment begins💬 Memorable Quotes“If you’re lucky, you’re going to get old.”“Fear tightens the body — and a tight body can’t balance well.”“I am tall, strong, and confident.”“Nothing and no one is going to rush me.”“Aging isn’t about slowing down — it’s about learning how to slow down.”Keep going — you’re already on your pathFind your purpose; everything becomes easier once you doQuestion mental limitations and beliefs about being “good enough”Your uniqueness isn’t better or worse — just different, and neededVicki chose the card that reads:“Wherever you plant yourself, bloom with grace.”A perfect reflection of this episode — standing tall, slowing down, and moving through life with awareness and confidence.🔗 Resources & Freebies & Connect w Vicki📘 Book: Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well🌐 Website: Thera-Fitness Inc.👉 https://thera-fitness.com🎁 Free Resources on the Website9 Mind–Body Tips and Tricks for Relieving Stress ⭐ (recommended)Additional handouts on stress reduction and graceful agingAn 8-minute audio introduction to the book📧 Email: vicki@thera-fitness.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheraFitness💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cvickigoldptma/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.vicki.gold/🎧 Connect with Girl, Take the Lead!🌐 Website: https://girltaketheleadpod.com🎙️ Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, and wherever you listen to podcasts💬 Join the Conversation:Girl, Take the Lead! Community (Facebook Group)https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748📘 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/girltaketheleadpod📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yocanny💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolandacannyIf this episode resonated, please consider following, rating, and sharing the podcast — it helps more women across generations find their voice and lead with confidence.
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    36 min
  • 276. From Capability to Power: Women Need Access, Not Fixing

    276. From Capability to Power: Women Need Access, Not Fixing
    Feb 11 2026

    Women don’t lack ambition.They don’t lack skills.And they don’t lack drive.

    So why do so many capable women — especially women from minority backgrounds — stall before reaching positions of power?

    In this episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, I’m joined by Alexandra Gantier, a French public relations, public affairs, and leadership advisor with more than 18 years of international experience across France and the United States. Alexandra is the co-founder of The Poderosas, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding leadership access for women from minority backgrounds through mentorship and sponsorship.

    Alexandra brings a deeply global perspective to leadership — shaped by her upbringing in France, her formative years in South America, and her professional journey in the U.S. She is currently completing a PhD at the Toulouse School of Management, where her research explores female leadership, representation in decision-making spaces, and how structural barriers shape access to power.

    Together, we unpack a powerful truth:
    Women don’t need fixing — they need access.

    This conversation goes beyond confidence and skill-building to name the systemic and relational dynamics that determine who advances, who is sponsored, and who is invited into rooms where decisions are made.

    We also explore Alexandra’s retreat work through Empowering Women Global Leaders, which creates space for women to pause, reset, and reconnect with their values — including retreats in Paris and the south of France.

    • Why women aren’t advancing — and why it’s not a confidence problem

    • The difference between mentorship and sponsorship (and why both matter)

    • Structural barriers that shape access to leadership and power

    • Navigating politics, relationships, and visibility at work

    • Generational shifts in how women approach work, ambition, and voice

    • Why you can do everything — just not all at the same time

    • The courage to stop shrinking and build your own room

    “Keep your values as your inner compass.
    Never stay in a space where you feel you need to shrink yourself — you can build your own room.”

    She also chose the Trust Your Gut card — a reminder that leadership often begins by listening to what you already know.


    🌍 Learn More & Connect with Alexandra


    Websites

    • Personal & Retreats: https://www.alexandragantier.com

    • Nonprofit: https://www.thepoderosas.com

    Email
    📧 hello@alexandragantier.com

    Follow Alexandra

    • Instagram & LinkedIn: @alexandra.gantier

    • Instagram & LinkedIn: @thepoderosas

    Get Involved

    • Apply as a mentor or mentee with The Poderosas

    • Support the nonprofit through donations

    • Learn more about upcoming women’s leadership retreats in France


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    31 min
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