The Power Within
The Power Within
Podcast Description
The Power Within by The Ultimate Power Play is an inspiring exploration of leadership and the transformative power we all leverage daily. Hosted by Alethia Jackson—C-Suite executive, founder, and angel investor—each episode features candid conversations with women making an impact on both global and local stages. These leaders share lessons learned along their professional journeys, along with intimate moments of clarity, courage, and conviction that drive meaningful change. Discover how women—from boardrooms to neighborhood initiatives to life pivots—are finding power in unsuspecting places and using their energy to meet the moment, redefining what power means every day.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of leadership, empowerment, and gender equality. Episodes cover topics such as women's contributions to tech, personal stories of overcoming challenges, and the development of inclusive workplaces, with specific examples like Shelley Zalis's initiatives for women in the Consumer Electronics Show and her advocacy work through The Female Quotient.
The Power Within by The Ultimate Power Play is an inspiring exploration of leadership and the transformative power we all leverage daily. Hosted by Alethia Jackson—C-Suite executive, founder, and angel investor—each episode features candid conversations with women making an impact on both global and local stages. These leaders share lessons learned along their professional journeys, along with intimate moments of clarity, courage, and conviction that drive meaningful change. Discover how women—from boardrooms to neighborhood initiatives to life pivots—are finding power in unsuspecting places and using their energy to meet the moment, redefining what power means every day.
Episodes are released every 2 weeks, if you want to connect with Alethia or lean more about the Ultimate PowerPlay, please use the links below:
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What if your greatest source of power isn’t your title—but your purpose? In this episode of The Power Within, host Alethia Jackson sits down with Nneka Chiazor, President and CEO of the Public Affairs Council, to explore how purpose, vision, resilience, and authentic leadership shape the leaders we become.
Nneka shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Nigeria and Canada to becoming the first woman and first person of color to lead the Public Affairs Council in its 70-year history. Along the way, she reflects on the power of dreaming boldly, speaking your vision before you can see it, and trusting where you’re being called to serve—even when the path unfolds in unexpected ways.
Together, Alethia and Nneka discuss leading through uncertainty, building resilience through trusted partnerships, cultivating the discipline to listen deeply, and why walking in your purpose unlocks your greatest potential for impact. Their conversation offers practical insights for leaders navigating complexity while remaining grounded in their values and committed to meaningful change.
Key topics include: Discovering your personal power through purpose The leadership superpower of listening Dreaming boldly and speaking your vision into reality Recognizing where you’re being called to lead and serve Building resilience through partnership, uncertainty, and change What it means to “hold through the ice” when leadership gets difficult Public affairs, influence, and stakeholder trust Navigating today’s complex business environment Non-partisan approaches to leadership. Career growth, leadership transitions, and legacy Raising the next generation of leaders
Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, emerging leader, or someone seeking greater impact, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration for leading with purpose, embracing uncertainty, and discovering the power that already exists within you. #foryou #power #women #leadership #business #healthcare #podcast
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