Liberated and Leading: Redefining Leadership on Our Own Terms (Part 1)
About this episode
Dr. Chinyere Oparah discusses leading authentically and the challenges faced by women of color in leadership roles in higher education.
Are you currently in a leadership position in higher education or aspiring to step into one? Have you ever wondered whether you're truly free to lead in a way that aligns with your values, strengths, and authentic self? If so, you won't want to miss Part 1 of this powerful conversation with Dr. Chinyere Oparah. Dr. Oparah is an executive coach, Professor of Leadership Studies and Sociology at the University of San Francisco, and Founder and CEO of the Center for Liberated Leadership and NeuroSpicy Leaders. In this thought-provoking episode, she explores what it means to lead from a place of authenticity, courage, and liberation rather than conformity and expectation. Some of the key takeaways from this episode include: Examples of work focused on supporting Black women, women of color, and equity-oriented leaders navigating institutional complexity, burnout, and systemic pressure. The concept of "Liberated Leadership" as a flexible, collective framework centered on justice, joy, strategic courage, and authentic self-expression. Neurodivergence (particularly ADHD and autism) and its prevalence among academic leaders but often going undiagnosed, contributing to masking, burnout…
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