About this episode

Tanji Johnson Bridgeman discusses the importance of resilience and self-care in leadership.

From aircraft maintenance officer to professional fitness champion to executive coach, Tanji Johnson Bridgeman ’97 has exhibited leadership on many stages. In the premiere episode of Focus on Leadership, she joins host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 to share how resilience, self-care and feedback transform challenges into growth — and why caring for yourself is key to leading with presence and impact. Tune in now to learn practical ways to strengthen yourself and those you lead.

People in this episode

Host: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz

Guest: Tanji Johnson Bridgeman

Topics covered

• leadership
• resilience
• self-care
• personal growth
• executive coaching

Keywords

• leadership
• resilience
• self-care
• executive coaching
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation

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