Dive into an engaging episode of "Harmonious at Lunch" as we explore the essential foundation of personal growth and authentic leadership: core values. Host Brandon Gano of Whadif is joined by Andrea Johnson, the transformational leadership coach behind The Intentional Optimist, LLC, to unpack how identifying and honoring your core values can elevate your impact as a leader.

Andrea shares her personal journey and the story behind The Intentional Optimist. From growing up in Seoul, Korea, to navigating pivotal life changes, Andrea's experience offers valuable lessons on the significance of core values. Discover how Andrea's unique approach, which emphasizes intentionality and optimism, has shaped her coaching practice and led her to develop a comprehensive process for uncovering and integrating core values into everyday life and leadership.

In this episode, you'll learn practical steps to identify your own core values and understand how they influence your decisions and interactions. Andrea walks us through her signature exercise, which includes a simple yet profound word dump, narrowing down to top values, and taking them out for a spin to observe their impact in real-life situations. By recognizing patterns and prioritizing these values, you'll gain clarity on what truly drives you and how to align your actions with your authentic self.

Andrea also highlights the importance of core values in a business context, sharing insights on how leaders can incorporate their personal values into their team's dynamics. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or C-Level executive, this episode provides a valuable framework for fostering a values-driven culture that enhances team cohesion and performance.

To explore more about Andrea's work, visit her website at https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com. Here, you'll find a wealth of resources, including her free Core Values Building Exercise at https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexercise. Don't miss her Stand Tall & Own It Podcast at https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast, where she delves deeper into topics of leadership and personal development.

Connect with Andrea on social media to stay updated and gain further inspiration:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.m.johnson.180
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theintentionaloptimist/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-johnson-the-intentional-optimist/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intentionaloptimist?lang=en
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbUQ47fVQzItvM2NEAtLZ2Q

For those looking to dive even deeper, check out her offerings such as the Uncovering Your Core Values Digital Course, Healthy Boundaries Webinar, Core Values Hybrid Coaching (Alpha Testers), DISC Assessment, and DISC Personal Growth Plan Development at https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/a/2147836990/ZLmUrY86.

Enjoy this enriching episode and take the first step towards a more intentional and impactful leadership journey. Like, comment, and subscribe to stay tuned for more insightful discussions on "Harmonious at Lunch." Visit https://whadif.com/ for more bite-sized business advice and resources to support your growth.