Evolving Leadership Strategies with Tiffany Houser

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan interviews Tiffany Houser, a seasoned executive coach and founder of Evolve. Tiffany shares her unexpected journey into leadership coaching, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in leadership and how it can drive personal and professional growth. Through transformative coaching experiences, she illustrates how leaders can overcome challenges, navigate perfectionism, and build trust within their teams. The conversation dives into common blind spots leaders face and the critical role of self-worth in effective leadership. In this enlightening conversation, Tiffany Houser discusses the critical importance of self-worth in leadership and personal development. She emphasizes that self-worth is foundational to trust and agility, and outlines her Self-Worth Advantage Framework, which helps leaders navigate insecurities and foster fulfillment. The discussion also touches on the challenges of leadership, the impact of imposter syndrome, and the necessity of creating supportive environments for leaders to thrive.

Takeaways

• Tiffany Houser's journey into coaching was unplanned and organic.


• Authenticity in leadership is crucial for driving growth and engagement.


• Coaching can help leaders address personal challenges and improve team dynamics.


• Perfectionism is a common insecurity that leaders must navigate.


• Defining and sharing core values is essential for effective leadership.


• Leaders should focus on individual team members, not just the collective.


• Trust is foundational in all relationships, especially in leadership.


• Managing people effectively requires understanding their individual needs.


• Compromising self-worth leads to feelings of inadequacy.


• Understanding the source of feelings is crucial for resolution.


• Leaders must know their 'why' for fulfillment.


• Avoiding issues can lead to compounding problems in relationships.


• Leadership development strategies should be integrated into organizations.


• Self-awareness is the first step in overcoming insecurities.


• Imposter syndrome is often self-imposed and can be managed.


• Creating supportive environments is essential for leader well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tiffany Houser and Her Journey

02:57 The Importance of Authenticity in Leadership

06:12 Transformative Coaching Experiences

08:59 Understanding Authentic Leadership

11:51 Navigating Perfectionism and Vulnerability

15:03 Identifying Blind Spots in Leadership

18:00 The Role of Trust and Self-Worth in Leadership

27:59 The Foundation of Self-Worth

31:01 Transforming Trust and Agility

35:02 The Self-Worth Advantage Framework

38:54 Understanding Fulfillment and Leadership

40:51 Creating Supportive Leadership Environments

44:02 Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Self-Perception 

Tiffany Houser’s Social Media Links:

https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyhouser

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyhouser

Resources and Links:

https://www.hireclout.com

https://www.podcast.hireclout.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright