Navigating the people side of leading teams requires deep self-awareness and a willingness to stand firm in your knowledge. In Episode 7 of Season 2, we sit down with Aileen Edwards to discuss how leaders can build genuine trust and stop letting others second-guess their hard-earned expertise.
Episode Summary: Aileen brings over 30 years of human resources and executive coaching experience to the table. She shares her personal climb from an immigrant family living in survival mode to reaching the Director level in corporate spaces.
Her path required immense resilience. Colleagues frequently questioned her decisions despite her master’s degree and extensive track record.
She learned to stand confidently in her abilities, let her results speak, and completely refuse to shrink to make others comfortable. Today, Aileen helps women of color build executive presence and strengthen their influence.
Whether you are trying to overcome the urge to stay small, figure out your unique leadership style, or simply learn how to pause and listen better, this conversation provides an incredible roadmap. Aileen explains the affiliative leadership model and details why putting people first is the ultimate key to a highly engaged organization.
In this episode, we cover: * How to handle situations where your professional expertise is constantly questioned. * The definition of an affiliative leader and why emotional bonds drive better team results. * Why highly extroverted leaders must learn the difficult skill of silent listening. * How to stop minimizing yourself in corporate environments and confidently own your space. Resources & Links: * Connect with Aileen Edwards: LinkedIn: Aileen Edwards | aemedwardsmeconsulting.ca * Book a Strategy Call with JD: * Take the Leadership Identity Assessment: This is a public episode.
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