In this episode of The extra-Ordinary Leader, I sit down with Laura G. Patac, Strengths Coach, creator of Strengths Velocity Lab™, and author of Stories with Purpose. With over 20 years as a corporate executive across five continents, Laura brings a wealth of wisdom on what it really takes to thrive as a leader.We explore the difference between success and impact, why presence and influence matter as much as results, and how leaders can use storytelling to unlock connection, energy, and purpose. Laura shares her own journey from mathematician to corporate leader to poet and entrepreneur – and why tapping into your strengths is the key to sustainable leadership.Inside this conversation, Laura also guides me through a live storytelling exercise that uncovered powerful new reflections on resilience, surrender, and authenticity in leadership.If you’ve ever felt stuck behind results alone or struggled to articulate your leadership presence, this episode will give you practical tools and deep inspiration.You can connect with Laura on LinkedIn and find her book, Stories with Purpose, on AmazonInside This EpisodeLaura’s global corporate journey and why she chose to pivot into coaching and poetryWhy results alone aren’t enough – the importance of presence, impact, and influenceHow leaders can use storytelling as a practical skill to build trust and connectionThe energy shift that happens when you work in your strengths rather than your weaknessesA simple but powerful exercise to discover the difference between capability and natural talentHow storytelling frameworks can be applied to leadership challenges and feedback conversationsLaura’s insights on resilience, surrender, and authenticity – and my own personal reflections during our live exerciseIf this episode resonates with you, reach out at [email protected]. I work with executives and teams to unlock their strengths, harness the power of storytelling, and build the presence and impact that leadership today demands. Together we can create lasting energy, connection, and cultures that thrive.My book The extra-Ordinary Leader is available now: https://www.dollywaddell.com/store/p/the-extra-ordinary-leader

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