Listen "Breaking the Mold: Leadership Lessons w. Natalie LeGrand"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of 'Outside the Mainstream,' we dive into the inspiring journey of Natalie LeGrand, co-founder and CEO of Galanthus International. Natalie shares her life's story from living with her grandmother in Honduras, overcoming adversity due to sickle cell disease, ADHD, and partial deafness and blindness, to becoming a global leadership coach and advocate. We talk about the importance of empathy, innovative education, and challenging the status quo. Natalie's approach to global leadership coaching is rooted in her inspirational story of fighting rejection to make a meaningful impact. And her approach of leading with empathy to foster change and inclusivity in education and leadership development is a testament to her resilience and vision.
00:45 Meet Natalie LeGrand: A Journey of Resilience
01:07 Early Life and Formative Experiences
04:37 Living with Sickle Cell: Challenges and Triumphs
05:44 Overcoming Educational and Professional Hurdles
07:53 Global Adventures and Learning Russian
13:56 Founding Galanthus International
18:15 The Power of Empathy in Leadership
30:26 Advice for Challenging the Status Quo
Follow Eddie Blass and Natalie Legrand:
Connect with Eddie:
Website: https://inventorium.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-blass
Connect with Natalie:
Website: www.natalielegrand.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/natalierlegrand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalierlegrand/
00:45 Meet Natalie LeGrand: A Journey of Resilience
01:07 Early Life and Formative Experiences
04:37 Living with Sickle Cell: Challenges and Triumphs
05:44 Overcoming Educational and Professional Hurdles
07:53 Global Adventures and Learning Russian
13:56 Founding Galanthus International
18:15 The Power of Empathy in Leadership
30:26 Advice for Challenging the Status Quo
Follow Eddie Blass and Natalie Legrand:
Connect with Eddie:
Website: https://inventorium.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-blass
Connect with Natalie:
Website: www.natalielegrand.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/natalierlegrand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalierlegrand/
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