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Embracing Authenticity and Overcoming Self-Doubt with Liz Sklar, Director at Stand & Deliver and Actress [Replay]

December 18, 2024 • How Women Lead • Season 1 • Episode 147

Are you a woman in leadership struggling to manage stress and are not feeling like your authentic self? In this episode of How Women Inspire, Liz Sklar, Director of Stand and Deliver and actress, shares her journey from stage to C-suite and how she helps leaders find their authentic voice and communicate powerfully. Liz and Julie discuss the importance of managing stress, setting boundaries, and embracing your personal values to become a more impactful and authentic leader. They also explore the power of storytelling, emotional resilience, and overcoming self-doubt for women in leadership.

In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Liz Sklar is sharing the importance of managing stress and setting boundaries and actionable steps you can take right now to lead with authenticity and sincerity.

In her work with clients including Genentech, Gilead, Twilio, Google, IVP, CZI, Waymo, and the Cartier Women’s Initiative, Liz’s work has crossed industries from pharma to finance and frequently focuses on leaders in the innovation economy. She is especially inspired by female entrepreneurs and executives and is invested in empowering them to harness their innate power and wisdom to further their careers and expand their missions. Liz has acted professionally in both film and theater, including leading roles at premier regional theaters such as California Shakespeare Festival and American Conservatory Theatre.

Some of the talking points Julie and Liz go over in this episode include:

How Liz’s experience in theatre informs her leadership coaching in the corporate world.
Emphasizing the value of finding and showcasing one's authentic self.
Managing stress and influencing without authority in the workplace.
Encouraging and supporting women leaders through empathy and public speaking.

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