Edition IV
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“Courage to Leap & Lead”
This newsletter is focused on the courage everyone needs to make a difference. Each month we will feature different thought leaders in all fields who have helped us find the courage to meet our dreams and goals with the full rigor that will lead to success.
Dear Readers,
Thank you for following my monthly newsletter Challenges of the C-suite. Recently I launched what I believe is a more critical area of focus, especially during this time of managing and leading our way through 5 pandemics (Social Justice, Economic, Mental Health, Environment, and Covid) and an unprecedented war— Courage!
Many people speak about the need for courage but few of us tackle how to implement courage not in terms of force, spirituality, or grandiose manners but rather in our daily lives, in our work, and our leadership.
It is time that we congratulated ourselves for being courageous to live through these times, it is time for us to recognize how courageous were are in our daily lives, it is time for us to pat ourselves on the back and stand proud of our accomplishments, for our ability to live, learn and flourish through fear and failures. It is time for us to erase the word failure from our dictionary.
My goal is to present acts of courage, and discussions about “courage” to you monthly. To inspire you to accept your courageousness. I invite you to send me stories of your acts of courage in the workplace. It could be how you introduced a new product or service despite adversity, it could be how you supported social justice, and it could be how you went to work despite adversity. I want to hear your story, but be sure to include what was your learning experience and how did you use that experience to produce success.
Izabela Lundberg, MS interviews the “Courage Consultant” CB Bowman-Ottomanelli about “Courage”.
CB is named one of the Power List of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2022 by Leadershum; Top 50 coaches in the world by Thinkers50; Global Gurus also named her as one of the top 15 experts in branding and ranked by Marshall Goldsmith Top Global Coaches as the #1 coach for increasing the quality of coaching. Member MG100
Listen for surprising reveals about how CB redefines the word “courage” and even suggests that we eliminate the word “Failure” from our lexicon!
In this episode CB and Izabela discuss:
👉🏼 #innerstrength
👉🏼 #courage
👉🏼 #socialjustice
👉🏼 #womenspowerpac
👉🏼 #success
𝑰 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 I 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒑𝒖𝒕. Please comment below.
Have You Ever Had The “COURAGE” To Write A Book? Episode 1
by CB Bowman-Ottomanelli, MCEC, BCC, CMC, MBA
I’ve wanted to write a book for years and years and years. In fact, I think that I have started writing 10 books over my lifetime, and yet I have never completed them. The question is why have I not completed a book? Certainly, I have a lot to say, certainly, I am intelligent enough, certainly, I have the desire and certainly, I know how to write despite being dyslexic.
As I sit here and think about my goals for 2022/23 and the amazing opportunities that lay before me, I think okay CB, wouldn’t it be great if you had a book to present as a keynote speaker, a book to support your learning laboratory, a book to encourage others to walk the talk as I have done, a book to check off on your bucket list, a legacy?
As I sit here thinking—you have something remarkable to say about courage based on your experience being a warrior, and being black woman in America. You have a belief to leap first and then figure out where you are going to land… who thinks like that?! You have a belief that the word failure should not be part of our dictionary.
But how can I find the time to write a book (here is another excuse) as the “CEO of the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches”, the CEO of the “Women’s Power Pac Group”, and the “CEO of Courage Consulting”?
Is it a lack of courage, a lack of time, or fear that I don’t have enough information to share? Undoubtedly, so many of us have been disappointed by books that promised to change our thinking or inform us with a different view; I told myself that I didn’t want to be one of those writers! But, come on—I know that no one can please everyone. Perhaps, it is simply a lack of courage. Did I need to turn to my very own formula for implementing courage? The answer was a resounding yes! I needed to walk the talk! But where do I start, so I can complete the darn book?
I sent the question out into the universe, and the universe responded with a solution. It came in the form of my mentee and dear friend Brandon Lloyd, a former NFL football player.
He said during a conversation, CB when is your book coming out? Do you have one? I laughed, and I said well, I am working on one for Executive Coaching “BUT” I need a writing coach, I need an editor, I need a publisher, and I need a promoter…you know I could write a book of excuses!
However, the mentee said to the mentor, “How is that going for you, CB [the excuses]?” Oh No! I was busted, and worse yet, I was completely unaware I had just jumped to step three of my Implementing Courage Program…”Speaking out!”
Brandon’s response was CB, you need help!
The next thing I know he connected me to a company that supports you in having a book completed in 6 – 12 weeks!
Stay tuned for the next episode in my book writing adventures as I “walk the talk” for Courage to Leap and Lead.©
“The World Messenger”Author Izabela Lundberg
YOU CAN LEAD THE WAY FROM FEAR TO GREATNESS. The World Messenger shares Izabela’s deeply personal, moving, and motivating story of transformation and achievement at the highest level. Together with many of the most accomplished professional athletes, coaches, and C-Suite Executives of our time, she reveals a simple yet powerful 10-step process for overcoming fear and fully reaching your greatness to discover your legacy.
In this game and life-changing book by Izabela Lundberg, founder of The Legacy Leaders, you will discover that: You are far more powerful and capable of overcoming major life setbacks and challenges on your path to greatness than you ever thought possible.
Your life story and experiences have greater importance and value in the world than you probably ever imagined or dared to dream. You are here to claim your SuperPower and make a difference in this world and to do it now by helping others succeed! What others are saying: “The path to set you to your destiny is in your hands! Izabela shows you how to go from where you are to where you are destined to go. Read it, apply it and arrive at your destiny!” ~ Douglas Weiss P.h. D. Psychiatrist, Author & Speaker “Izabela Lundberg’s engaging story is one of the big dreams, amazing persistence, powerful drive, and creative adaptability. Izabela brings a unique perspective to “battling one’s way to the top.” She survived a brutal civil war in her homeland with her passionate commitment to making her dreams come true, no matter the odds. She is a true world messenger. Izabela is a global citizen with a message of hope for every person, no matter their circumstance. You will find guidance, peace, and inspiration in her book.”
~ S. Chris Edmonds Best-selling author of The Culture Engine and Leading at a Higher Level Izabela Lundberg’s mission as “The World Messenger” is to create one million legacy leaders in her lifetime. Izabela’s impact starts with individuals in the most traumatic circumstances and extends to leaders all around the world. As a genocide, torture, war trauma, and cancer survivor, Izabela fully understands what is needed to transform lives from fear to greatness. She is known as “the girl that helped us to restore our dreams” in the global circles of survivors. As an internationally respected catalyst of change and sustainable solutions, Izabela has lived in six countries, speaks six languages, has traveled to over 40 countries, and worked with leaders and diverse teams from more than 80 countries. She is a passionate artist, humanitarian, and philanthropist working closely with numerous non-profit organizations to inspire, educate, and engage youth around the world.