The Superwoman Cape and Navigating Leadership Under Fire

Summary: Yasmeen Duncan shares her transformative journey from survival mode to thriving in leadership. As an accomplished HR executive and executive coach, Yasmeen dives deep into the challenges of managing overwhelming workloads and how she learned to prioritize self-grace, emotional intelligence, and building a personal support system. She discusses practical strategies for achieving balance, and the importance of having a “self-care team.” With insights into her experience in high-pressure environments, Yasmeen’s story offers valuable lessons on leadership and resilience for women of color and all aspiring leaders.Chapters: 0:00Surviving and Thriving in High-Stress HR Leadership Roles6:45Accountability and Learning from Unprepared Moments in Executive Meetings12:40Embracing Self Grace and Overcoming the Superwoman Syndrome16:52Balancing Productivity and Well-Being Through Intentional Living24:24Building a Self Care Team for Personal and Professional Growth27:54Building Systems for Thriving in HR LeadershipHost - Alexa Beavers: linkedin.com/in/alexabeaverspmpGuest - Yasmeen Duncan: linkedin.com/in/yasmeenduncanExecutive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka