44. Language That Leads: How Your Words Shape Identity, Impact, and Influence
Fri Oct 10 2025
Is your language reinforcing the past—or fueling the future you're building?
In this episode, we're kicking off a brand-new series on the podcast: Language That Leads. We're talking about how our words shape our identity, fuel our impact, and become the bridge between who we've been and who we're becoming.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why language is the foundation of leadership and legacyHow your beliefs are shaped by the words you think, speak, and hearWhat neuroscience and faith both say about the power of wordsA book that will help you rewire your brain for success before the end of the year
Quoteables:
"Leadership is not about titles. It's about being intentional with your life and your words."
"Our thoughts are words. And our words shape the story we're living."
"Without intentionality, we default to autopilot—and often to old beliefs that no longer serve us."
Links mentioned in this episode:
The 67-Day Year by Dr. Shannon Irvine → Grab your copy + claim your bonuses here📩 DM me on Instagram: @erica.akingboye — I'd love to hear what came up for you in the journal prompt!
Journal Prompt:
Think of an area of your life where your words haven’t matched your vision.
What would it sound like to speak from alignment instead of autopilot?
Keywords:
language that leads, leadership identity, power of words, self-leadership, brain rewiring, 67 Day Year book, impact-driven women, story-based leadership, identity and language, women in leadership
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Is your language reinforcing the past—or fueling the future you're building? In this episode, we're kicking off a brand-new series on the podcast: Language That Leads. We're talking about how our words shape our identity, fuel our impact, and become the bridge between who we've been and who we're becoming. In this episode, we talk about: Why language is the foundation of leadership and legacyHow your beliefs are shaped by the words you think, speak, and hearWhat neuroscience and faith both say about the power of wordsA book that will help you rewire your brain for success before the end of the year Quoteables: "Leadership is not about titles. It's about being intentional with your life and your words." "Our thoughts are words. And our words shape the story we're living." "Without intentionality, we default to autopilot—and often to old beliefs that no longer serve us." Links mentioned in this episode: The 67-Day Year by Dr. Shannon Irvine → Grab your copy + claim your bonuses here📩 DM me on Instagram: @erica.akingboye — I'd love to hear what came up for you in the journal prompt! Journal Prompt: Think of an area of your life where your words haven’t matched your vision. What would it sound like to speak from alignment instead of autopilot? Keywords: language that leads, leadership identity, power of words, self-leadership, brain rewiring, 67 Day Year book, impact-driven women, story-based leadership, identity and language, women in leadership