About this episode

Graham Youtsey interviews Claire Angelle about building authentic trust through earned media and redefining success in leadership.

In this episode of The Intentional Leadership podcast, Graham Youtsey sits down with Claire Angelle, a visionary leader who abandoned traditional corporate and government paths to redefine how success is measured. The discussion explores a non-linear journey from high-stakes international diplomacy to the unexpected founding of a purpose-driven agency, emphasizing a unique philosophy where financial success serves as the essential fuel for a much larger mission. By examining how authenticity and personal challenges can be transformed into professional superpowers, the conversation delves into building a restorative future where all stakeholders benefit. What happens when a leader stops trying to fit into a mold and instead decides to redesign the entire factory? Find out in this episode. TIMESTAMPS01:51 - Navigating a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder06:32 - From International Diplomacy to Accidental Entrepreneurship11:42 - Driving Global Growth and Billion-Dollar Investments in Atlanta13:14 - Defining a Mission-Driven Strategy for Impact19:21 - Establishing Processes and Brand Identity Before Pursuing PR21:25 - Building Trust Through the Use of Earned Media26:12 - Why…

People in this episode

Host: Graham Youtsey

Guest: Claire Angelle

Topics covered

• authenticity
• earned media
• trust building
• entrepreneurship
• leadership
• restorative capitalism

Keywords

• trust
• earned media
• leadership
• entrepreneurship
• authenticity
• restorative capitalism
• public relations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: elevia.agency, LinkedIn

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