What does it take to live a fearless, fulfilled life? Emmy award-winning broadcaster, keynote speaker, and author Anne Marie Anderson joins host Denis Gianoutsos to discuss how cultivating audacity can help leaders take bold, calculated risks. Drawing from decades in sports broadcasting and leadership, Anne Marie shares insights on navigating male-dominated industries, the power of understanding individual motivations, and the four key barriers that hold us back—fear, time, money, and our inner critic. 

Tune in to hear how world-class leaders like Phil Jackson inspired her leadership philosophy, why personal connection is crucial for modern leadership, and how to balance urgency with what truly matters.

Introduction & Guest Background

• Emmy-winning broadcaster, keynote speaker, and author
• Journey from ESPN to top female play-by-play announcer
• Why bold risks are key to leadership
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Breaking Barriers in Sports Broadcasting

• Challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field
• Growth of female voices in sports media
• Lessons from behind and in front of the camera
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Cultivating Audacity: 4 Leadership Barriers

• Fear, time, money, and the inner critic
• Evaluating risks vs. reckless decisions
• Pushing past hesitation into action
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Leadership Lessons from Sports & Business

• Playing to strengths, not fixing weaknesses
• Phil Jackson’s approach to individual motivation
• Building a strong team culture
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The Urgency Fallacy & Work-Life Balance

• Urgency vs. true priorities
• Strategies to focus on what matters
• Setting boundaries for well-being
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The Future of Leadership & Wellness

• Adapting to shifting workplace expectations
• Personalization in leadership
• Prioritizing human connection in a digital world

Key Quotes:

“The willingness to take bold risks is what separates great leaders from the rest.” - Anne Marie Anderson

“Fear isn’t something to overcome—it’s something to make friends with so it doesn’t make decisions for you.” - Anne Marie Anderson

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Website:  https://annemarieanderson.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-anderson-3557ab39/

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