I believe leadership – true, impactful leadership – is a blend of being poised and powerful. But what does that really mean for us, today, in our lives and careers or businesses?

Do you trust your intuition? Or do you dismiss or deny it because you don't like what it is telling you? I’ve learned along the way to lean into that inner guidance and to hear the way it communicates to me, and it has made a huge difference in how I make decisions or perceive situations.

Leading unapologetically means embracing your authentic self and fearlessly stepping into your role as a leader. It means owning your strengths, weakness and unique perspectives without feeling the need to conform or apologize for who you are.

None of us is immune from uncertainty, doubt, or fears. But what separates those who move forward anyway from those who are stuck is the assuredness of their greater purpose and their true desire to make an impact.

As purpose-driven women, we cannot let the insecurities, fears, and self-doubt our imposter drags in get us off track. Doing anything bold and new takes courage. Courage doesn’t mean we’re not afraid—it just means we are doing what we need to do, fear or no fear. Just do “it” sister!

I get very jazzed about helping women with their career transition, leaps, pivots, or reinvention. I know the power in our stories so in this post I share a very fast-tracked version of my professional journey to make a point about pivoting. My biggest lesson? Don’t go it alone.

As we all cope with the uncertainty of living during a global pandemic, this trait of resilience is going to separate those of us that emerge on the other side intact and those who succumb to its associated challenges. The people who make it in life have resilience. So how do you cultivate resilience? You find a way, following these four steps.