Ep. 36 From Corporate Career to Entrepreneurship: Elaine Robinson Beattie’s Leadership Journey
12/17/24
Welcome to the DO GOOD X podcast. Today, we’re joined by Elaine Robinson Beattie, CEO of the Women of Vision Leadership Institute. Elaine is an executive coach, strategist, and transformational leadership speaker and today she shares her journey from corporate career to entrepreneurship. She delves into the qualities of strong leaders and entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights into team-building and leadership. We also discuss the importance of time management for entrepreneurs, the difference between coaching and mentorship, and how maintaining accountability and balance is key to success. Plus, Kimberly and Stephen reflect on their first year of hosting podcasts. This episode contains insights for anyone looking to grow in their career or business.
In This Episode
- [3:43] Elaine discusses what motivated her shift from a corporate career to coaching
- [9:00] Elaine outlines the traits of strong leaders and their approach to building effective teams
- [13:05] Elaine discusses common challenges and the importance of effective time management
- [18:47] The distinction between coaching and mentorship
- [28:48] Kimberly and Stephen discuss their experiences during the first year of hosting the podcast
Key Takeaways
- Outstanding leadership is rooted in vision, tenacity, and the ability to inspire others. Great leaders value diversity, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and strategic partnerships. They delegate effectively, balancing efficiency with effectiveness. Beyond time management, they focus on energy management, prioritizing tasks and relationships that align with their goals for sustainable success.
- For entrepreneurs, effective time management and self-care are key to preventing burnout. It begins with careful planning—incorporating self-care routines, meal prepping, and organizing tasks in advance. Having accountability partners or coaches provides additional support, ensuring entrepreneurs stay focused and on track while managing their busy schedules.
- Coaching is goal-oriented, focusing on specific outcomes like starting a business or earning a promotion, often with a paid relationship. Conversely, mentoring is a long-term, unpaid partnership where an experienced individual provides guidance and support for personal or career growth.
About The Hosts
Kimberly R. Daniel
Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to producing effective processes and creating authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered.
In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship centered on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.
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Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and the creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X. This community provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
He is an organizational change strategies and leadership development specialist focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work purposefully. Stephen co-authors Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).
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