Shivani Berry, Founder of Arise Leadership, on Mastering Strategic Influence, Tackling Imposter Syndrome, and Getting Buy-In from Dominant Personalities

Oct 24, 2024

In this enlightening discussion, Shivani Berry, CEO and founder of Arise Leadership, shares her journey of transforming the leadership landscape for women. She articulates strategies for mastering strategic influence and gaining buy-in from dominant personalities. Shivani emphasizes the role of feedback in personal growth and explores how self-reflection can combat imposter syndrome. Her insights into fostering a culture of development and building credibility make this conversation a must-listen for aspiring leaders looking to thrive in complex environments.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Empowering Women in Leadership

02:26 • 20min

Mastering Feedback and Communication for Professional Growth

21:59 • 3min

Navigating Team Dynamics for Strategic Influence

25:04 • 6min

Cultivating Effective Feedback in Leadership

30:37 • 3min

Navigating Imposter Syndrome in Leadership

33:19 • 11min

In episode 20 of season 2, we sit down with Shivani Berry, CEO and founder of Arise Leadership, a program dedicated to helping women advance in their careers and excel in leadership roles.

In this episode, Shivani delves into the key leadership skills that professionals must master to succeed, including strategic influence and getting buy-in from dominant personalities. She also explores the importance of becoming a "feedback magnet" and the power of using reflection to overcome imposter syndrome.

With practical examples and actionable insights, Shivani explains how leaders can create a culture of development within their teams and organizations. She also shares her personal journey of transitioning from tech management to founding Arise Leadership, and the challenges she faced along the way.

Tune in to learn Shivani’s unique frameworks for leadership growth, strategies for navigating complex work environments, and how to unlock your full potential as a leader.

You’ll find this episode valuable if you’re looking to improve your leadership skills and drive success in your organization!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[02:41] Mastering strategic influence is critical for leadership

[06:36] Getting buy-in from dominant personalities

[09:15] Building trust and credibility

[12:45] Why leaders fail to get buy-in and how to avoid them

[18:46] Techniques for effective reflection

[19:28] How to consistently receive high-quality feedback

[32:18] Senior leadership challenges

[34:02] Turning self-doubt into leadership strength

[41:10] How organizations can support and accelerate the growth of women in leadership

👉 Check out the resources mentioned here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/shivani-berry-arise-leadership

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Connect with Shivani on LinkedIn
Check out Arise Leadership
Read Shivani's article “The Best Leaders are Feedback Magnets — Here’s How to Become One”
Read Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Listen to Kim Scott on the Supermanagers Podcast
Join the Supermanagers Slack community
Connect with Aydin on LinkedIn
Follow Fellow on LinkedIn