Today's guest is Sonya Shelton, a renowned leadership expert and executive coach with a rich background in corporate leadership, notably as a former executive at Disney. As a successful speaker and bestselling author, she is a member of the Forbes Coaching Council and specializes in helping leaders align their purpose with their actions. Through her consultancy, Executive Leadership Consulting, Sonya empowers leaders to harness their unique strengths, fostering environments where creativity, innovation, and collaboration flourish. Let's dig deep into the world of leadership with Sonya as she unravels the true meaning of authentic leadership, sharing her insights from years of guiding top business executives. Sonya's journey from the internal communications head at Disney to an acclaimed executive coach is filled with lessons on resilience, adaptability, and the significance of self-awareness in leadership roles. Whether you're an aspiring leader or looking to refine your leadership style, transform your approach to leadership, and drive impactful change within your organization. Connect with Sonya: https://executiveleader.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceosonyashelton https://www.instagram.com/sonya_shelton/  You're an Executive, but Are You a Leader Impact Driven Leader: Impact Driven Leader Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@impactdrivenleader  https://www.instagram.com/impactdrivenleader/  Tyler is on: https://www.tylerdickerhoof.com/  https://www.facebook.com/tyler.dickerhoof.3  https://www.instagram.com/tyler_dickerhoof/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-dickerhoof-1960351b  Episode Highlights 00:00 Intro 01:18 How Do You Define True Leadership? 02:21 What Does It Mean to Influence Someone? 04:07 Leading For Yourself 07:19 Is It Safe to Be Who You Are? 10:13 3 Turning Conflict Into Collaboration 13:35 Be Open to Feedback 17:40 Terrible Feedback Giving 22:05 Empowering Feedback Process 25:29 Leaders Need People 28:21 Moving Things Forward with a Team 30:57 Different Ways of Sharing Your Vision 34:37 The Red Thread Leadership 37:57 Define a True Leader 39:00 How Do You Start Becoming a Leader? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices