Claire Chandler - Intentional Growth and Cultivating Talent

The Legendary Leaders Podcast

Cathleen and Claire Chandler explore the vital role of aligning personal talents with professional roles, the necessity of setting boundaries for energy management, and the profound impact of mindset on leadership capacity. Together, they unpack Claire's journey from overcoming the skepticism that greeted her career transition to the liberation she felt as she embraced her true path. For those who have ever felt confined by corporate norms or struggled with the transition into a management role, Claire's insights into authenticity and vulnerability are a must-listen.

They also discuss the challenges HR departments face as they shift from traditional roles to become the architects of company culture, and how they can support leaders in this transformative time. Prepare to be moved by Claire's touching experiences and the wisdom she's gathered on her journey from the corporate world to advising executives on how to retain their best talent during expansions through her "growth on purpose" methodology. This isn't just a conversation - it's a masterclass in becoming the leader you were meant to be.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

08:25 Organisations improving inclusion, but need broader acceptance.

11:33 Recognise blind spots, create capacity for growth.

17:49 First boss shaped career boundaries early on.

21:50 Authenticity and vulnerability are key to effective leadership.

30:47 Engaged audience through unexpected interaction, transformed career.

36:23 Overcoming fear to be authentic and passionate.

39:39 Cancer was a gift, motivated change.

44:10 Transitioning into a leadership position, faced resistance, but persisted.

52:41 Understanding the "why" of business success.

55:56 Reevaluate roles, schedules, and capacity for productivity.

01:02:06 HR must create capacity, find future talent.

01:05:27 True inclusion in problem-solving creates workforce fulfilment.

Key Takeaways:

• Navigating organisational expansion with purpose.

• Harnessing "limitless talent" to drive success.

• Redefining leadership with vulnerability and authenticity.

ABOUT CLARE CHANDLER

President and Founder of Talent Boost, Claire Chandler specializes in aligning HR and

business leaders so they can deliver strategic outcomes... both today and in the future. She taps into over 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership to help leadership teams work together more effectively in less time, with less cultural resistance, so they can accelerate their business growth. She has broad-based expertise in

management team due diligence, organizational design, acquisition integration and onboarding,

strategic planning, executive coaching, and performance acceleration.Claire holds a certificate in strategic HR leadership from Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, a master’s degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University. She has appeared as a guest on over 100 podcasts and is the author of several books on leadership and business strategy.

Connect with Claire:

Website: https://www.clairechandler.net/

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairechandlersphr/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Claire_Talent

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talentboostllc

Connect:

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Business: cathleenmerkel.com

Email: [e-mail]

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel-2b0991151

Instagram: www.instagram.com/cathleenmerkel

Twitter: twitter.com/CathleenMerkel7

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