#113. Authentic Leadership and Resilience: Empowering Women to Lead Globally with Elizabeth Pritchard

In this inspiring episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley welcomes Elizabeth Pritchard PhD, co-founder of the WALT (Women Authentic Leadership Training) Institute, to discuss the transformative power of authenticity, resilience, and leadership. Elizabeth shares her journey from a successful career in occupational therapy to co-founding an institute that empowers women globally. With expertise in neuroscience, education, and personal development, she highlights how small mindset tweaks, such as pausing, noticing, and choosing, can rewire neural pathways and enhance leadership skills.  Redefining resilience as "bouncing forward," Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of recognizing past successes and creating intentional growth. She also explores the critical role of self-talk and intention, showing how congruence between thoughts, emotions, and actions can foster personal and professional success. Through the four pillars of authentic leadership—self-awareness, self-regulation, psychological capital, and agency—Elizabeth demonstrates how leaders can inspire others while staying true to themselves. Her expertise and passion shine as she encourages listeners to step into their best selves with confidence and purpose, making this episode a rich resource for building resilience and stepping into authenticity. Bio: Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard, a distinguished international keynote speaker, researcher, and leadership coach from Aotearoa, New Zealand, currently based in Melbourne Australia. She is a trailblazer in cultivating Authentic Leadership among women executives and leaders.  As Co-founder and Director of the Women Authentic Leadership Training Institute (WALT Institute), Elizabeth's three-decade career spans neuroscience, leadership, and research. Having triumphed over childhood adversity, Elizabeth inspires women to discover their influential voice and lead themselves and others toward success. Connect with Elizabeth: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Resources: https://www.waltinstitute.com/cultivating-authentic-leadership-ebook/ Books mentioned: The Hidden Messages in Water Paperback by Masaru Emoto (Author) Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One Paperback by Dr. Joe Dispenza (Author) The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer (Author) Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament by Michael A. Singer (Author) ——— Enjoy this Podcast? If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired and empowered! Questions? Contact me through my website, www.PocketsofKnowledge.com, or find me on Instagram @desireedstanley. Thanks for listening! ——— This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and empower you on your personal journey. Please note that individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.