Episode #101 | Women Leading Bold Change with Shereen Thor

In this inspiring episode, Shereen Thor—comedian turned executive coach and author of Revolutionary Woman—shares her journey from workplace drudgery to transformation through comedy and coaching. Using the Energy Leadership Index® assessment, she explains how sustainable success comes from collaborative energy rather than the competitive levels where most of corporate America operates. 

Her advice for women leaders centers on building support systems, unplugging from toxic measuring sticks, and committing to healing as part of leadership development. She emphasizes that joy is a conscious choice that creates potential and encourages leaders that most people lead while scared—this offers the opportunity to redefine leadership toward more collaborative, transparent models. 

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Speakers

Samantha Swaim

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-a28a9a4/

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Kristin Steele

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-steele777/

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Shereen Thor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shereenthor/

 

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Connect with Shereen: https://shereenthor.com/

Read Shereen’s Book: https://shereenthor.com/book

Energy Leadership Index Assessment: https://www.energyleadership.com/assessment

APA Article on Women Leaders: https://www.apa.org/topics/women-girls/female-leaders-make-work-better

Harvard Business Review on Women in Leadership: https://hbr.org/2019/06/research-women-score-higher-than-men-in-most-leadership-skills

“How to Create a Future that Empowers Women” TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dUmw1Au7Y8

“The Intelligence of Being Irrational” TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyWJHqlC9ss