84. Facing Self-Doubt: Featuring Sarah Johnson

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Sarah Johnson, Lead with Faith, Balance Like a Pirate

When you are presented with fear and self doubt, how do we overcome these challenges to be an effective leader? This week’s guest, Sarah Johnson, shares how she fought through isolation and provides a practical framework to break though doubt and insecurity.

In this Episode, we discuss:

  • How to amplify and serve others
  • Sharing your vision and voice with others
  • Balancing work, family, and other priorities
  • Strategies to support learners
  • And the Awe Podcast

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About Sarah Johnson:

Sarah Johnson is a former teacher and school principal, turned author, speaker, and podcaster. She is passionate about assisting others in seeking greater satisfaction in all areas of their full lives by helping them go beyond work-life balance as well as develop strong leadership foundations. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Master of Science in Educational Administration, and a Certificate for Women in Leadership from Cornell University. She hosts the weekly In AWE Podcast where she is proud to amplify women’s stories every week. Sarah is co-author of Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator and author of Lead with Faith: Firm Foundations of Leadership to Empower You to Slay Fear and Lead with Courage. 

Sarah lives the balance message in her life by pursuing passions such as running, writing, focusing on family with her two daughters and teacher husband, while also honing her leadership skills through networking, teaching, and learning.

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