Back to "Reality"
Julie Allen Julie Allen

Back to "Reality"

My first 24 hours back in Atlanta from Panama started with a whirlwind. Between the time I landed at 7:30 pm last night and 10 am this morning, I experienced several challenging situations that would have upset me just a few years ago. Yet, instead of getting bent out of shape, I found myself smiling and saying the mantra: “Everything is Always Working Out for Me” after I found out that my laptop screen is cracked.

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My Unconventional Journey
Julie Allen Julie Allen

My Unconventional Journey

My company Wizard Consulting / AgileJulie / Bold Authenticity celebrates 25 years in business (25th Anniversary Post)

My unconventional journey has put me in a unique, yet powerful, position to help my clients find their personal power by connecting deeply to their truest, most authentic selves at work and in life.

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Nightbirde - Authenticity is a Superpower
Ophelia Rabadon Ophelia Rabadon

Nightbirde - Authenticity is a Superpower

Many of you have heard me say "Authenticity is a Superpower"

This beautiful and touching video shows how powerful authenticity can be. Nightbirde is truly an amazing woman.

Authenticity touches us at a much deeper level than how most of us communicate. Her presence is so inspiring, she will change lives by just being herself.

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Naomi Osaka Epitomizes Bold Authentic Leadership
Julie Allen Julie Allen

Naomi Osaka Epitomizes Bold Authentic Leadership

When Naomi Osaka was thrust back into the national spotlight, what stood out for me is her incredible authenticity. Many Americans know Osaka from her recent withdrawal from the French Open or from her dramatic 2018 US Open final win against Serena Williams. I am a long time tennis enthusiast (some say a fanatic) and over the past 4-5 years, I’ve watched Naomi rise from an unknown to the top of the tennis world. I’ve also witnessed the incredible impact of her soft-spoken, humble, and often playful presence. Time and time again she has thoughtfully and honestly shared her truth: from her joy, to her discomfort and insecurities, and most recently her mental health, with remarkable candor.

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Leading with Empathy and Love
Ophelia Rabadon Ophelia Rabadon

Leading with Empathy and Love

This Forbes article is a great example of why it is important for us to challenge our traditional perspectives about leadership.

Forbes sites Truth, Decisiveness, Tech, and Love as key to their early success in the pandemic.

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There is nothing special or different about the killing of George Floyd
Ophelia Rabadon Ophelia Rabadon

There is nothing special or different about the killing of George Floyd

What’s appears to be “different” about the George Floyd murder is that for the first time, many people are looking at police violence against a black man from a new perspective. What’s new is that this is the first time that violence against black men is sparking genuine outrage from some non-black people.

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