How To Own Your Awesome with Cynthia Barnes
Cynthia Barnes discusses the importance of women owning their accomplishments and accepting compliments, rather than downplaying their strengths. She emphasizes the need to break free from traditional gender roles that value modesty, in order to succeed in the C-suite. Allison and Cynthia explore how societal expectations have led to self-doubt and the tendency to downplay success. They discuss the importance of identifying core values and strengths through self-reflection and connection with others and they encourage listeners to find validation within and connect with communities that celebrate women's achievements.
She Believed She Could™ Podcast · Cynthia Barnes, Allison Walsh
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Show Notes
Meet Cynthia Barnes: a beacon of resilience, empowerment, and groundbreaking leadership. Rising from the unique challenges of being the only Black family in a Sundown Town, Cynthia has transformed her life's obstacles into powerful lessons of courage and determination. She's not just a trailblazer; she's a ceiling-shatterer, becoming the first Black woman to headline a national sales conference and founding the National Association of Women Sales Professionals. Cynthia's influence resonates far and wide as a 4x Salesforce influencer, a 3x author, and the dynamic voice behind the "Unstoppable, with Cynthia Barnes" podcast. Her advocacy for diversity, inclusion, and the advancement of women in leadership has made her a LinkedIn Top Voice and a pivotal figure in reshaping the professional landscape. Cynthia's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the impact one person can have in transforming their destiny and the industries and communities around them. She embodies the essence of empowerment, inspiring us all to confront challenges with courage, strive for excellence, and lead by example. Join Cynthia in her mission to empower, elevate, and lead the way to a more inclusive and equitable world.
Memorable Moments:
“When we deflect a compliment, it shows the sender how you feel about yourself and diminishes what that person has said. We may think we’re being modest or humble, but it serves no purpose other than to make both parties feel negatively.”
“Traditional gender roles valued submissiveness and modesty. History has shown that women who were too ambitious were viewed as threatening, and unfortunately, they paid the consequences.”
“Ask yourself why you should not show up as your most awesome self. Do you need therapy, do you have a low self esteem? Most of the time we need to do the internal work to find out why the doubt is there.”
Connect with Cynthia
- LinkedIn : https://linkedin/in/cynthiabarnes
- YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7TKBbq4-UsmwITBYkYibA
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