As a young, female leader in a corporate role, Victoria Pelletier felt pressure to project an air of perfection. She built walls to protect herself and didn’t show emotion of any kind.
That leadership style earned her the nickname Iron Maiden.
But Victoria didn’t want to be feared. She wanted to be followed. So, she shifted to a whole human approach to leadership.
What does that mean? And how does being authentic and vulnerable impact business results?
Victoria has more than two decades of experience as a corporate executive and has been recognized as 2022 Most Influential Entrepreneur of the Year by World Magazine.
Nicknamed the CEO Whisperer, Victoria delivers keynotes discussing the significance of whole human leadership and the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in corporate cultures.
On this episode of Leading Visionaries, Victoria joins Anjel to explain how to build trust through authenticity and show up as a real person—not just a boss.
Victoria describes how whole human leadership drives stronger business results, challenging leaders to lean into our superpowers and delegate the rest.
Listen in for Victoria’s insight on the power of a diverse team and learn how to cultivate connection and maximize your impact with a whole human approach to leadership!
What You Will Learn
What makes Victoria a natural leader and how her approach has evolved over time
Why Victoria made the mistake of being an ‘iron maiden’ early in her leadership journey
How Victoria learned to build trust through vulnerability and authenticity
Victoria’s process for dismantling conditioning to show up as a real person (not just a boss)
Victoria’s advice on allowing more softness yet still feeling safe in a leadership role
Why whole human leadership drives stronger business results
How Victoria’s vision of what success means has changed to focus on legacy and impact
How Victoria helps leaders lean into our superpowers and delegate the rest
Why Victoria advocates for teams with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
What it means to cultivate connection with a team by fostering a sense of belonging
How Victoria supported a deserving team member in joining the executive ranks
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Resources
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Be Heard by Millions and Live Your Destiny: A Creative Age Leader’s Guide to Speak, Sell, Serve & Succeed by Anjel B. Hartwell
