BOLD by Design with Leigh Burgess (Part 1)

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🎧 Episode 158: Embracing Boldness with Leigh Burgess (Part 2)

In this  conversation with Leigh Burgess, founder of the Bold Women's Community and national bestselling author of "Be BOLD Today," we explore how she's revolutionizing the way women show up in business and life. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development, Leigh shares insights on building authentic community, creating transformative spaces, and helping women design lives they love.

We explore:

• The pivotal moment that sparked Leigh's mission to help women embrace boldness
• The BOLD framework: Believe, Own, Learn, Design
• How intentionally small, intimate communities create deeper connections
• The importance of creating safe spaces where women can show up authentically
• Why taking the first step toward change can inspire others
• How facing the "worst case scenario" mindset holds women back
• The journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurship and community building

🔑 Key takeaways:

1. The BOLD framework provides a structured approach to transformation: Believe, Own, Learn, Design
2. Community is essential for women making bold moves in their lives and careers
3. Smaller, more intimate groups create deeper connections and more meaningful transformations
4. The "Be BOLD Today" book guides readers to create their own bold blueprint for action
5. Women often talk themselves out of action by focusing on worst-case scenarios
6. You don't have to go "all in" to make meaningful change—small steps matter
7. Your bold moves can inspire others who are watching your journey

💡 Quotes to remember: 

"I wanted to create a space where women could be themselves in a 360 degree way." - Leigh Burgess

"Life is kind of a group project. There's different people that are going to support you and are going to be part of that journey." - Leigh Burgess

🌟 Featured Insights:

• How the Bold Women's Community creates a "come as you are" environment
• The power of taking the first step rather than waiting for perfection
• Why small, focused gatherings lead to deeper connections than large networks
• How Leigh's personal burnout journey informed her approach to helping others
• The importance of direct founder involvement in community building
• Why women feel responsible to "get it right" on the first try

📚 Connect with Leigh:

• https://leighburgess.com/
• Book: "Be BOLD Today: Unleash Your Potential, Master Your Mindset and Achieve Success": https://a.co/d/gPCC2wN
• Podcast: The Bold Lounge: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bold-lounge/id1634458725

A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!

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