Ep1090 "Leading Ladies": The Power of Self-Leadership with Marni Battista
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode of Leading Ladies, Coach Karen and Marni Battista explore the essence of leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-leadership and personal transformation. They discuss how true leadership comes from within and the necessity of taking inspired action. Marni shares insights from her upcoming book, highlighting the significance of focusing on who we are becoming rather than just the strategies we employ. The conversation culminates in practical methods for making inspired decisions, particularly in moments of stress or dysregulation.
Who is Marni Battista?
Marni Battista is an entrepreneur, author, transformational life design specialist, podcast host, and radical truth seeker. Her honest, relatable, and down-to-earth podcast and writing drops pearls of wisdom that not only inspire laughter and insights but also share radical life-changing stories of triumph and love. She’s on a mission to help women harness the courage to stop letting life live them, and start LIVING a life that’s beyond their wildest dreams. Battista and her work have appeared in the LA Times and The New Yorker, the Dr. Phil Show, On Air With Ryan Seacrest, and Home and Family TV. Her new book, Your Radical Living Challenge: 7 Questions for A Meaningful Life, is coming in early 2025 from Hay House.
Takeaways
Leadership is about leading oneself before leading others.
Self-trust and confidence are crucial for effective leadership.
Meditation and stillness can enhance decision-making.
Providing energy in leadership stems from a lack of confidence.
Focusing on who you are becoming is essential for growth.
Transformational leadership requires a shift from proving to being.
Emotional regulation is key to making inspired decisions.
Practical strategies like 'stop, breathe, and ask' can help leaders.
Feelings are temporary and can be managed with awareness.
Trusting the process is vital for personal and professional growth.
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In this episode of Leading Ladies, Coach Karen and Marni Battista explore the essence of leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-leadership and personal transformation. They discuss how true leadership comes from within and the necessity of taking inspired action. Marni shares insights from her upcoming book, highlighting the significance of focusing on who we are becoming rather than just the strategies we employ. The conversation culminates in practical methods for making inspired decisions, particularly in moments of stress or dysregulation. Who is Marni Battista? Marni Battista is an entrepreneur, author, transformational life design specialist, podcast host, and radical truth seeker. Her honest, relatable, and down-to-earth podcast and writing drops pearls of wisdom that not only inspire laughter and insights but also share radical life-changing stories of triumph and love. She’s on a mission to help women harness the courage to stop letting life live them, and start LIVING a life that’s beyond their wildest dreams. Battista and her work have appeared in the LA Times and The New Yorker, the Dr. Phil Show, On Air With Ryan Seacrest, and Home and Family TV. Her new book, Your Radical Living Challenge: 7 Questions for A Meaningful Life, is coming in early 2025 from Hay House. Takeaways Leadership is about leading oneself before leading others. Self-trust and confidence are crucial for effective leadership. Meditation and stillness can enhance decision-making. Providing energy in leadership stems from a lack of confidence. Focusing on who you are becoming is essential for growth. Transformational leadership requires a shift from proving to being. Emotional regulation is key to making inspired decisions. Practical strategies like 'stop, breathe, and ask' can help leaders. Feelings are temporary and can be managed with awareness. Trusting the process is vital for personal and professional growth. 📘 Download our FREE book: The 3-Pillar System to Scale Your Business to 7 Figures. International best-selling book Be Good, Be Brief, Be Gone—available for free at https://bit.ly/3X2vWaO ▶ If you enjoy this video, please like it and share it. ▶ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. 🔔 Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@strategicadvisorboard ✅ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA - OFFICIAL LINKS ▶ Instagram - Send Us A DM "SAB" https://instagram.com/strategicadvisorboard ▶ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UC6pqm8BJ1QsQWcMwjNJakEA ▶ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasontmiller-sab/ ▶ Podcast https://www.strategicadvisorboard.com/sab-podcasts ▶ Follow On TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@strategicadvisorboard ✅ Podcast Host: Coach Karen Gray ▶ by email at Karen@CoachKarenGray.com ▶ Website: www.CoachKarenGray.com ▶ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@coachkarengray ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachkarengray ✅ Join my FREE Private FB Community of Champions: ▶ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechampionscommunity/ ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkarengray-confidence-and-leadership-coach/ ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/coachkarengray/ ▶ Check out my FREE QUIZ to discover your Self-Worth SUPERPOWER: ▶ https://www.coachkarengray.com/self-worth-quiz ▶ Link to MY Book: “Unleash Your Inner Confidence ▶ https://www.coachkarengray.com/free-resources ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachkarengray ✅ Podcast Guest: Marni Battista Email: marni@datingwithdignity.com https://www.facebook.com/MarniBattista https://www.instagram.com/marnibattista_/ https://www.instagram.com/lifecheckyourself/# https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnibattista/ https://www.tiktok.com/@marnibattista