044 Engagement, Leadership, and Storytelling for the Information Entrepreneur with Tania McInnes Sessions

Send us Fan Mail"Authenticity is a superpower."In this episode, Jacqueline sit down with leadership expert Tania McInnes to explore the intersection of human connection, cultural values, and the art of engagement. Based in New Zealand, Tania shares how a deep connection to the land and a commitment to authenticity can transform how we lead teams and communities.If you’ve ever struggled to navigate complex change or wondered how to get buy-in from a diverse group of stakeholders, this conversation is your roadmap. We dive deep into why storytelling succeeds where data fails and how to ensure every voice—especially the quiet ones—is heard.Key Highlights:Trust as a Foundation: Why clarity is impossible without a bedrock of trust.The New Zealand Influence: How cultural values shape resilient leadership.The Power of Narrative: Using storytelling to drive community engagement.Inclusive Leadership: Practical tools for hearing every voice in the room.Connect with the Guest and Host:🔗 taniamcinnes.kiwi.nzhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinestockwell/Resources Mentioned:📘(https://taniamcinnes.kiwi.nz/writings/present-time-0545-5-august-2135) INorthland Economic Wellbeing Strategy (https://www.northlandnz.com/assets/Resources/docs/Te-Rerenga_Executive-Summary_V14.pdf)🌱 Ready to take this further? If something landed for you in this episode… don’t just leave it here. You don’t need to figure it all out on your own — I’ve created a few simple ways to help you take your next step, at your pace. 🟢 — Start where you are If you’re not quite sure how you’re showing up right now, start here: 👉 Thinking with Jaki Scorecard — your Influence Action Plan Use this to get clarity on how you currently show up, where you might be getting stuck, and what your next influence move is. Thinking with Jaki 🟡 Build clarity and direction Once you’ve got that awareness, let’s build a clearer picture of where you are overall: 👉 Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard This will show you where you sit across the EMPOWER framework — your strengths, your gaps, and what to focus on next so you can move forward with confidence. The Leadership Through Data EMPOWER Scorecard 🔵 Grow with me If you’re ready to go deeper and build real momentum: 👉 Join the free EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data I’ll walk you through the full roadmap and help you see exactly how to step into your influence and leadership — in a way that feels like you.  The EMPOWER Masterclass | Leadership Through Data   🚀 Want to keep building? If you’re ready to take action beyond this episode, here are a couple of ways we can work together: 👉 Book Jaki to speak at your next event Bring these conversations into your organisation or community with practical, real-world learning. Public Speaker, Write & Podcaster - Jacqueline Stockwell 👉 Join the 21-Day EMPOWER Sprint Build momentum, take action daily, and stop overthinking your next move. https://leadershipthroughdata.com/empower-21/  💬 Final thought You don’t need to do everything at once. Just take one next step. And if this episode helped you, I’d love you to share it with someone who needs to hear it too 💛 Support the show