Authentic Pathways with Karin Holley
Authentic Pathways with Karin Holley
Podcast Description
Karin Holley has conversations with inspiring leaders and professionals who tell their stories of leading a life true to oneself and the lessons learned along the way.
This is a podcast for leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs who
- are on a path to fulfilment and authenticity
- value personal and professional growth, leading with love and kindness, making a difference, and connecting with others.
To connect with Karin
email: [email protected]
website: https://karinholley.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-holley/
Instagram: https://www.instagr
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of personal fulfillment, authenticity in leadership, and overcoming societal pressures, with episodes like 'Embracing Authenticity and Play through Improv' and 'Show Up as Your Whole Imperfect Self' highlighting guests' journeys toward authenticity and self-acceptance.

Karin Holley has conversations with inspiring leaders and professionals who tell their stories of leading a life true to oneself and the lessons learned along the way.
This is a podcast for leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs who
– are on a path to fulfilment and authenticity
– value personal and professional growth, leading with love and kindness, making a difference, and connecting with others.
To connect with Karin
email: [email protected]
website: https://karinholley.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-holley/
Instagram: https://www.instagr
Authentic Leadership for Women: Embodiment, Values, Courage & Support | Bridget McNamerIn this episode of the Authentic Pathways podcast, host Karin interviews Bridget McNamer, founder and “Chief Navigation Officer” of Sidecar Council, about authentic leadership—especially for women leaders in schools navigating historically masculine leadership cultures. Bridget defines authentic leadership as bringing authentic personhood into a leadership role, grounded in self-awareness, values, integrity, and embodiment, with the body as a source of wisdom. She shares how ignoring her body led to pain and how an osteopath helped her connect physical symptoms to emotional patterns like people-pleasing and holding a family system together, prompting major life changes. They discuss patriarchy’s impact on women leaders, imposter syndrome, and practical strategies: clarifying vision and top values, cultivating courage and self-compassion, building supportive networks, using breathwork to respond rather than react under pressure, and reframing leadership toward love-based leadership rather than servant leadership.00:00 Podcast Mission Intro00:54 Meet Bridget McNamer03:30 Defining Authentic Leadership07:27 Self Awareness Journey12:43 Body Signals And Breakthroughs18:25 Patriarchy And School Leadership22:41 Tools For Women Leaders28:50 Courage Compassion Adventure35:54 Audience Q And A Practices44:35 Final Advice And Wrap UpDon't forget to subscribe to this channel!Visit my website for more information: https://karinholley.com/Book a call with me: https://partners.simply.coach/karin-h…Contact: [email protected]Connect with Karin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-holley/https://www.facebook.com/Karinholleycoaching/https://www.instagram.com/karinholleycoaching/

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