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1772 - The Power of Authenticity in Leadership with Josefine Campbell
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Executive Coach, Author & Inspirational Speaker of Campbell Company, Josefine Campbell. Josefine has worked with renowned organizations such as Maersk, Novo Nordisk, Deloitte, McDonald's, and KPMG. She coaches individual leaders and groups within these organizations, focusing on challenges, personal growth, and career development. Interestingly, she mentioned that most clients come through recommendations and engage her as an external coach. This is a testament to her expertise and her value to these organizations. Josefine also discussed the challenges and fears that executives and entrepreneurs face. She likened the feeling of being in a high-pressure work environment to walking through a dark forest as a teenager. She shared a personal story of her experience in a martial arts competition, where she doubted her abilities compared to others who had been practicing for much longer. However, she learned that bravery and risk-taking are essential in both entrepreneurship and martial arts. Josefine's new book, "Power Barometer," offers practical strategies for managing personal energy for business success. She emphasizes the need to listen to one's body and control breathing to calm the mind and signal the brain that there is no danger. She also highlights the significance of controlling one's attention and not letting external factors dictate its place. For those interested in learning more, Josefine encourages visiting her website, josephinecampbell.com, where they can find free tools and resources from the book.
Key Points from the Episode:
- Introduction of Josefine Campbell, executive coach and author
- Importance of authenticity in leadership and its impact on energy levels
- Trying new things and changing behavior can initially require more energy
- Alignment with one's personality is crucial in implementing new approaches
- Importance of respecting boundaries and its impact on energy levels
- Josephine's work with organizations and coaching individual leaders and groups
- Challenges and fears faced by executives and entrepreneurs
- Importance of being brave and taking risks in entrepreneurship
- Being aware of surroundings and controlling breathing to calm the mind
About Josefine Campbell:
Josefine Campbell, a renowned executive coach and the founder of Campbell Co, leads a premier leadership consulting firm catering to multinational corporations. Specializing in inspiring and coaching leaders, teams, and talents, Josefine's clientele includes major entities like McDonald’s, Deloitte, Maersk, Novo Nordisk, and the Carlsberg Group. Drawing from her extensive experience, she employs a practical and pragmatic approach to leadership development. Josefine is a four-time jiu-jitsu champion, reflecting her keen interest in fostering personal leadership in challenging situations commonly encountered in modern work environments. Before venturing into executive coaching, she served as a serial entrepreneur and held a role as an external lecturer at Copenhagen Business School, further enriching her background in leadership and business.About Campbell Company:
Focused on addressing clients' specific challenges, the company uniquely emphasizes enhancing personal energy for heightened performance and resilience in demanding scenarios marked by uncertainty, conflicts, or changes. Drawing inspiration from Japanese martial arts, founder Josefine Campbell's early experiences in JPublished on 1 year, 6 months ago