Leading Yourself First: Authentic Leadership and Lasting Change - a discussion with Valerie Sandjivy

Welcome back to the Transformation Leaders Podcast! In this powerful episode, I'm delighted to speak with Valerie Sandjivy - adaptive leadership mentor, business coach, and seasoned transformation expert. Together, we dive deep into the core principles of authentic transformation, exploring why true change must be deeply embodied rather than merely accepted. Valerie shares practical wisdom from her remarkable journey through vastly different industries, highlighting the universal skills that drive meaningful transformation and effective leadership. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ How authentic transformation goes beyond managing change—it’s about fully embodying it. ✅ Why leading yourself first is critical for inspiring and influencing others. ✅ The essential leadership skills transferable across all industries, whether automotive or healthcare. If you're committed to becoming a more impactful, authentic leader and want actionable insights to drive successful transformations, this episode is a must-watch! Submit your questions If you want to clarify anything with Tony or Valerie, comment below or email Tony. We will make sure to respond. About Tony Lockwood After a 25-year career delivering change and transformation, Tony launched The Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH) in 2020. Its core focus is to help members stand out from the crowd, build their network with their peers and open up new career opportunities. www.thetransformationleadershub.com Tony's 'day job' is as a Principal Consultant with FSP Consulting Services (FSP), a leading digital transformation specialist, combining real-world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery. www.fsp.co Tony can be contacted by email at [email protected] About Valerie Sandjivy Valerie Sandjivy is an adaptive leadership mentor and business coach with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of Ellipus, she helps executives, C-suite leaders, and entrepreneurs to lead with emotional intelligence, adaptability, and innovation. Valerie’s unique method combines self-leadership, emotional mastery, and soul care to break through limitations and drive sustainable growth. She combines her corporate expertise with a creative, intuitive approach to leadership, helping clients build scalable systems while fostering personal and professional transformation. With a deep commitment to evolving leadership and empowering others, Valerie inspires lasting and meaningful change in both business and life. 🌍 Connect with Valerie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/ 🙏 If you've enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and subscribe to our channel—it genuinely helps us reach and inspire more transformational leaders like you! Let's keep transforming together. Enjoy the episode!