Indigo Avisov’s Roadmap to Impact: Building Self-Trust, Celebrating Small Steps and Creating Courageously

In this episode, Shanti sits down with Indigo Avisov (they/them) - a white, trans, non-binary, first-generation college student of Slavic lineage whose family came to the US after being in POW camps during WWII. Indigo shares personal stories about the ways in which the cross-section of influences in their life shape their deep spirituality and understanding of self. They highlight the powerful role of kindness, joy, and love as exemplified by their grandmother - even in the face of deep hardships. Indigo shares takeaways about the importance of self-trust, taking baby steps and leaning into creativity to support success in all areas of life. To illustrate the power of these tools, they share examples from their successful career in tech leadership, where they build cultures of trust, risk-taking, and collaboration - allowing innovation to thrive and enabling everyone’s unique contributions to be celebrated.Indigo is a DEI Practitioner and a Purpose Coach/Guide who has spent the last 18 years in the tech sector. With a commitment to “all things people,” they are dedicated to empowering others to align their work with their core values and contribute their unique perspectives and skills - so that we can fuel innovation and a better world.Shanti Joy Gold is a professional coach, 30-year corporate warrior and member of the LGBTQIA+ community. She understands the unique challenges faced by those who feel like outsiders and, as an executive coach, guides underrepresented people to confidently thrive in their careers by being fully themselves.ACCESS SHANTI’S FREE THRIVING ASSESSMENT TO GET BIG-PICTURE CLARITY ON FOCUS AREAS FOR INCREASED FULFILLMENT, JOY AND IMPACT - https://shantijoygold.com/take-the-thriving-assessment/Indigo and I also discuss:Embracing one’s unique flavor in the “soup of life”Exploring how many underrepresented professionals experience corporate cultures that stifle authenticity - and recognizing the power of reconnecting to our intuitionRealizing that the creative energy we all possess is not just about painting or writing poetry - it’s also generating new ideas and solving problems in spaces where we feel safeLeaning into fear builds resilience, confidence and a sense of accomplishment that can be repeated and sustainedThank you for listening! Tune in to all episodes to receive insights about how to navigate your career as an outsider - and learn more about the impact of allyship. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and find me below to share your key takeaways!Learn more about Stories We Haven’t shared at https://storieswehaventshared.com CONNECT WITH INDIGO AVISOVEmail: [email protected] WITH SHANTI JOY GOLDLinkedInInstagramPodcast Spotify playlistBook a Free Discovery CallWork with Shanti!