10. Embracing a Squiggly Career, Trusting Your Gut, and Leading with Vulnerability | Jodi Willocks

Have you ever felt uncertain about your career path or questioned whether your empathetic leadership style is a strength or a weakness? Or maybe you’ve wondered if it’s okay to embrace a non-linear, “squiggly” career while still finding success and fulfillment.In this episode, we dive deep into the power of following your gut, embracing a career that doesn’t follow the traditional path, and leading with vulnerability and empathy. If you’ve ever worried about being ‘too nice’ as a leader, or if you’re facing burnout and wondering how to recharge, this conversation will help you uncover how to honour your values while carving your own path.Jodi Willocks has a background in marketing and advertising. With 21 jobs in 26 years, she has a hugely diverse range of experiences that give her a unique perspective on leadership. She’s also a co-founder of the Women of Pōneke movement, and is an exquisite writer on leadership and career topics.In our conversation, we explore:Why empathy is a strength, not a weakness, in leadershipThe importance of trusting your instincts and following a non-linear career pathHow embracing vulnerability can unlock more authentic and effective leadershipWhat Jodi learned from leading through COVID and how it transformed her approachTimestamps:(00:00) - Introducing Jodi Willocks(04:45) - The Foundation of Authentic Leadership(10:05) - The Impact of COVID on Leadership(17:54) - Navigating Career Breaks and Burnout(28:58) - Discovering Creativity Through Blogging(34:43) - The Importance of Recovery and Recharge(42:58) - The Sanctuary, Sandpit, and Stage Framework(50:13) - Ingredients for Successful LeadershipYou can find Jodi at:Website: https://www.careerjourneying.nz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-willocks-6b035446/Women of Pōneke: https://www.womenofponeke.org.nz/Check out my services and offerings https://www.digbyscott.com/Subscribe to my newsletter (https://www.digbyscott.com/thoughts#subscribe)Follow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/digbyscott/

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There's no one way to lead. Yet we need to find a way. Our own way. And it can be hard to get right. As we find our way to lead it can be useful to listen to how others found theirs. Each fortnight, I’ll share a rich, unhurried conversation with someone who’s leaned into and learned from the challenges of leadership, change, and life while staying true to themselves. You'll get to experience me doing what I do best: asking the surface-piercing questions to help people see what they couldn't see before. Including you. Learn more about my courses and get more resources at https://www.digbyscott.com/ And follow me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digbyscott/