Authenticity and attachment. In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Sangeetha Parthasarathy about the challenges faced by Mavericks in fitting into the corporate world and how they navigate their uniqueness while still maintaining authenticity and attachment. They also touch upon the difficulties faced by corporates in dealing with individuals who disrupt the status quo and don’t conform to traditional norms.
Sangeetha shares the importance of creating a sense of belonging and psychological safety in organisations, particularly for mavericks who have a strong sense of social justice. They also explored the dynamics of power and the ambivalence that mavericks may feel towards holding power within an organisation.
Judith and Sangeetha discuss the blurred lines between therapy and coaching, with Judith expressing concern about untrained coaches using therapeutic techniques. She also shares her perspective on how certain things work differently for neurodiverse individuals, particularly those with autism, emphasising the importance of being aware of functional freezing.
This is an interesting conversation that looks at mavericks, belonging and othering on the nervous system and the ability to lead.
Sangheetha Parthasarathy is an expert in high achiever trauma, especially in BIPOC bodies. An ex strategy consultant, she got off the leadership track and forayed into entrepreneurship, first as a doula and now a therapist/coach. She passionately believes that we need to decolonise therapy and coaching spaces to be more culturally appropriate.
Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It’s about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.
But amplifying your influence as a leader isn’t just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It’s also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.
The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.
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Sangeetha Parthasarathy can be found on LinkedIn here. Her website can be found here.
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