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Cindy Kennedy from the Centre for Sass & Soul on Standing Up and Speaking Out

August 30, 2023 • Dr Kate De Jong & Sam Morris • Season 1 • Episode 12

In this episode, Kate sits down with transformative leadership coach Cindy Kennedy in a candid and insightful conversation about the journey of finding your voice, embracing vulnerability, and speaking your truth in professional environments. Cindy is a motivational coach and keynote speaker who shares her personal experiences, from discovering her authentic self in a coffee shop in her mid thirties to helping professional women find their voice and power. Get ready to dive into a conversation about embracing vulnerability, the transformational power of storytelling, and the importance of speaking your truth, especially in professional settings.

Episode Highlights:

Cindy's journey through adversity and overseas adventures that taught her to speak up and stand out — and ignited her fire to help all women do the same.
Cindy’s turning point of coming home to herself and re-establishing her identity as a keynote speaker, TEDx trainer, and transformational leadership coach.
How to identify natural leaders and those who naturally take on support roles, and how to nurture both.
Differentiating between pleasing and serving — a lesson for all women.
The impact of childhood conditioning and the journey to finding self-worth.
The significance of setting clear intentions and practicing speaking in various opportunities.
The creation of Cindy's program "Rise to Shine" and its evolution into the Center for Sass and Soul.
The concept of alignment and how it's a continuous process of self-discovery and growth and a commitment to your truth.
The power of sharing stories and how Cindy's work as a speaker, coach and TEDx trainer empowers people to find value in their stories.
The beauty of anchoring stories and experiences to find deeper meaning and wisdom.
The ongoing journey of deepening trust in oneself, others, and something beyond us to find your authentic power.