Defining Your Story: Authentic Leadership and Overcoming Failure with Lauren Shippy

Regina McCann Hess |

Have you ever wondered how to lead with authenticity while navigating challenges? In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren Shippy, founder of StoryWork. Lauren shares her entrepreneurial journey, from the automotive industry to launching her own consulting company, offering leadership guidance and identity-based strategy.

Listen in to discover how failure and setbacks have shaped Lauren’s approach to helping leaders harness their personal stories to guide leadership decisions, recover from failure, and build stronger, more authentic connections with their teams and clients. Lauren also provides insights into navigating change and overcoming roadblocks like fear and imposter syndrome, so make sure to tune in!

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What You’ll Learn:

  • How to create leadership strategies based on personal identity and values.
  • The importance of recovering from failure and using setbacks as learning experiences.
  • How to navigate fear and imposter syndrome while pursuing leadership goals.
  • Insights into balancing authenticity with leadership responsibilities.
  • Practical strategies for recognizing and navigating change effectively.

 

Ideas Worth Sharing:

  • “I think it's just as important to say, 'Don't go that way,' as it is to talk about what works or what's successful.” - Lauren Shippy
  • “You can fail, or you can be a part of something that fails, but it's how you recover from that that makes all the difference.” - Lauren Shippy
  • “Start with your hardest task first in the day so that you're not building negative energy—just get it done.” - Lauren Shippy

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