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Re-ImagineYOU Lab Podcast
Welcome to the Re-ImagineYOU lab, the space and place to learn, test, try and say goodbye to doubt and delay. I’m your host, Michelle Gines, the Re-Imagine Scientist called to create, cultivate and collaborate with YOU. The real you, the true you and the best of YOU that you haven’t realized yet. In the lab podcast, we are committed to learning from those that have done it, test ideas, untangle perspectives, create new hypothesis and be willing to try a new approach and committed to saying goodbye to anything that has ever stood in your way. There’s a new way or certainly another way to get YOU where YOU want to be, so join me. You’ll find good tips from smart, witty and wise men and women, gain insights on perspective, raise your thought life and come away with winning tools you can use today. If you’re here, you’re supposed to be here and I’m glad you found us. I’m grabbing my lab coat, take a seat and let’s go! You’ve entered the Re-Imagine YOU Lab podcast.
Re-ImagineYOU Lab Podcast
Courage, Bias, and Authentic Leadership with Karla West
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In this episode, Michelle Gines sits down with Karla West for a transformative conversation on confronting internal bias, mastering inclusive leadership, and shedding the trap of people-pleasing. Karla reflects on the powerful message behind her TEDx talk, “Raise Your Hand If You’re Racist,” exploring how personal internal conflicts fuel broader societal divisions.
Together, they unpack how leaders can unite groups by identifying key influencers, and why true authenticity requires choosing honesty over "being nice."
Key Takeaways
- Change Starts Within: The external conflicts we see in the world are often a magnification of the unexamined internal conflicts we carry inside.
- Lead Through Influence: Effective leadership isn't about force; it's about connecting with the key voices that shape group culture.
- Choose Authenticity Over Comfort: Stop hiding behind "nice." Real growth and healthy relationships require the courage to express your true boundaries.
Are you ready to stop people-pleasing and face the internal biases holding you back? Join me and Karla West as we talk about courage, authentic leadership, and bridging the divides in our lives. Listen to the full episode now!
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