Evoke Greatness Podcast BOLD by Design with Leigh Burgess (Part 2)
🎧 Episode 159: BOLD by Design with Leigh Burgess (Part 2)
In this continuation of our conversation with Leigh Burgess, founder of the Bold Women's Community and bestselling author of "Be BOLD Today," we dive deeper into redefining boldness, breaking free from perfectionism, and setting healthy boundaries. Leigh shares practical strategies for women to step into their authentic power while maintaining balance in both personal and professional life.
We explore:
- How to redefine boldness in a way that feels authentic rather than aggressive
- The five myths of bold, including the misconception that boldness must be "big and loud"
- Breaking the cycle of perfectionism and its impact on productivity
- The value of intentional calendar management and meeting effectiveness
- Practical boundary-setting techniques for both work and personal life
- The role of community in supporting bold moves and authentic leadership
- Current challenges and opportunities in women's leadership
🔑 Key takeaways:
- True boldness is often found in quiet, personal moments rather than social media-worthy actions
- Productivity should be measured by alignment with your vision, not by how busy you are
- The "curse of the competent" - high performers often receive more responsibilities without additional resources
- Effective boundary setting begins with recognizing your own role in creating blurred boundaries
- Women still struggle with apologizing for ambition and downplaying accomplishments
- Setting boundaries is not a passive act - it requires intention and consistent reinforcement
- Believing in yourself is the foundation for any meaningful change or bold action
💡 Quotes to remember: "The boldest moments really for me, and a lot of the women, are quiet ones... how they're talking to themselves or how they're talking themselves out of something." - Leigh Burgess
"I used to be like, 'I'm in 12 hours of back-to-back meetings' and I thought that was something cool to say... but wow, what a cost." - Leigh Burgess
"You cannot do one thing that doesn't affect the other. A lot of women think, 'I'm doing this over here, but it's not going to affect my personal life'... they absolutely are linked." - Leigh Burgess
"I used to call that the curse of the competent, meaning, like, the better you do, the more you can do, the more you get." - Leigh Burgess
"We still need to get better at sharing our wins. Don't apologize for being ambitious." - Leigh Burgess
"You are the one that has to believe in you before anyone else... ultimately that is what should be driving your action, is your belief of what is possible." - Leigh Burgess
🌟 Featured Insights:
- How to use the Vision Builder tool to clarify goals and identify first steps
- Practical strategies for reclaiming your calendar and setting work boundaries
- Why perfectionism often masquerades as productivity
- The importance of celebrating wins without minimizing or apologizing
- How to advocate for yourself when wor
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