Intentions become actions

- Now I can vouch for this and maybe you can too. Sometimes, it can be easy to fall into, "I am woman hear me roar" intention, or the "I don't belong here" trap. Setting your intentions as a leader and as a woman will help you in managing your purpose as a strong female leader. In other words, managing your steam. So here's how you can use your intentions to be a strong and steady leader. First, I want you to know your why, why are you here? Why do you want to be a leader? Why did you accept the position? For instance, I became an executive coach and expert leadership trainer on purpose. Meaning, I intentionally am where I wanted to be, but that wasn't always the case. I had to learn how to match my actions with my goals. Next, know your responsibilities as a leader. What are your specific jobs in your role? What does your job require of you? Or now, what do you consider are your responsibilities as a woman, person of color, LGBTQ or immigrant? Where do your intentions and responsibilities align? It is important to think about, answer, and act on those questions so you can grow and lead with confidence. And lastly, I want you to confidently take action and avoid getting sidetracked by things that are not a part of your why. If it's not part of your responsibility or your why, it's just distracting. And as a leader, there's no time for that. Instead, take action that exudes intention, purpose, and clarity. Doing this will give your team the confidence they need to follow successfully. People, your peers, and your team won't be engaged if you don't show or take action with good intentions. Moving with purpose and mindfulness creates a growth mindset that thinks about the why, what and how before making decisions solely on your own biases.