192: Julie Broad on Finding What is True to You

Women Taking the Lead

English - January 11, 2017 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB - ★★★★★ - 295 ratings
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Julie Broad is an Amazon #1 Best-selling Author, recipient of the Top 20 under 40 award for Vancouver Island (2014), a successful entrepreneur, recognized real estate investor, and a popular speaker and workshop trainer.

Her first book, More than Cashflow, debuted at #1 overall on Amazon.ca, and went on to win an International Book Award. Her newest release, The New Brand You launched in July 2016, and recently won a Beverly Hills Book Award for Best Sales Book.

Playing Small Moment

After spending two months making a proposal Julie felt would transform a sales process in her organization, she presented it to the president. Without looking at her ideas, he mandated she follow his plan. Julie realized she had spent much of her life pursuing a path she didn’t want to be on. She was 100% accountable for things she had 0% control over. She knew she had to quit.

The Wake Up Call

Julie and her husband attended a personal growth seminar. During the exercises, she realized she did many of the things in her personal and business life because she wanted people to like her.

Style of Leadership

Julie leads by example. She would rather let the people around her see her taking action and making mistakes, than be afraid of making mistakes.

What Are You Excited About?

Julie is just a few weeks away from giving birth to her first child. She will also be starting a business to assist new self-published authors sell their books.

Current Business Challenge

Julie finds it challenging to be in her current transitional state.

Your Support System

Julie’s husband is her biggest supporter.

Leadership Practice

If Julie says she is going to do something, she does it without hesitation.

Resource to Develop Leadership

The New Brand You by Julie Broad

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Advice For Younger Self

“Be you. You are the only person worth being.”

Inspirational Quote