The Art of Authentic Leadership: Emma Walker on Coaching and Entrepreneurship

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Core Brands Podcast

Roberta Rechena

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Core Brands is a podcast that dives into branding, entrepreneurship, and the journey of building impactful businesses. Hosted by Roberta, a brand strategist and designer, the show features candid conversations with inspiring entrepreneurs who’ve built their brands from the ground up. Roberta also shares solo episodes with insights on brand strategy, personal growth, and business tips. Tune in every two weeks for real stories, practical advice, and actionable strategies to help you build your own brand.

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The Art of Authentic Leadership: Emma Walker on Coaching and Entrepreneurship

Core Brands Podcast

33 minutes 46 seconds

9 months ago

The Art of Authentic Leadership: Emma Walker on Coaching and Entrepreneurship

In this episode of the Core Brands podcast, Emma Walker shares her inspiring career journey from PR and communications to entrepreneurship. She discusses the challenges and rewards of running her own business, the importance of leadership coaching, and her experiences navigating gender dynamics in the workplace. Emma emphasizes that leadership is not about being born a leader but about hard work and authenticity. She also reflects on her recognition in the 30 under 30 awards and offers valuable advice to her younger self about embracing change and the concept of 'never'.

Takeaways
Emma's career journey began in PR and communications. She moved to the States in her 20s, which was pivotal for her career. Transitioning from a corporate role to entrepreneurship has its challenges. Gender dynamics in the workplace can vary greatly depending on the environment. Leadership coaching provides new managers with the space to think and grow. Success for managers is about how they enable their teams, not just their own tasks. Recognition from peers can be more meaningful than awards. Advice to younger self: never say never, as perspectives change over time. Staying inspired involves stepping away from work and consuming different content. Future plans for Walker & Co include a coach-in-residence model for startups.
Sound Bites
"I adore Bruce Springsteen." "I was craving being a specialist." "I never felt different." "The challenge is who you're with." "Never is a pretty long time."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker 01:50 Emma's Career Journey 04:19 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 07:12 Navigating Gender Dynamics in the Workplace 10:39 Leadership Coaching for New Managers 16:07 The Nature of Leadership 20:20 Recognition and Awards 22:50 Advice to Younger Self 26:42 Staying Inspired 29:39 Future Plans for Walker & Co

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