Are You Leading Boldly, Or Just Trying to Survive the Chaos?

Let’s be real, leadership today isn’t what it was five years ago. The workplace is changing faster than most leaders can keep up. Burnout is on the rise, top talent is leaving, and trust in leadership is waning. Furthermore, succession gaps, skills shortages, and cultural fatigue are draining even the most committed teams.

At Authentic Encounters, we help leaders stop managing the madness and start leading with courage, clarity, and impact; no matter the disruption. This newsletter is your roadmap to do precisely that.

Inside, you’ll find bold strategies to:

• Rebuild trust through courageous, transparent leadership

• Strengthen your leadership pipeline with real development (not just titles)

• Keep your team engaged, even during change and uncertainty

• Shift your culture from reactive to resilient

If you’re ready to lead differently and actually get results, keep reading. Bold leadership starts right here!

Authentic Encounters is launching two new transformational experiences designed to help leaders and organizations move from frustration to fulfillment. 

For individuals, The Courage Code is a 5-week leadership accelerator that helps professionals overcome imposter syndrome, reclaim their voice, and lead with confidence even without a title.

For organizations, Built to Shift is a culture transformation playbook that equips leadership teams to confront complacency, eliminate toxic behaviors, and build a high-trust, high-accountability workplace.

Both programs are grounded in neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and real-time coaching, offering bold and measurable solutions to the challenges that many workplaces face but rarely address.

Whether you're ready to grow as a leader or transform your entire culture, Authentic Encounters delivers a practical, lasting impact that goes beyond buzzwords.

Monthly Impact Recap:

LeadingAge Leadership Program

Coaching isn’t correcting, and conflict isn’t the enemy. Great leaders know how to lean in, not check out, when things get tough. In session 3 of the LeadingAge V.I.P. Leadership Program, we dove into two game-changers: Coaching + Conflict Resolution!

Family Health Center Train-the-Trainer Workshop

I had the privilege of facilitating a dynamic Train-the-Trainer Workshop for the passionate leaders at Family Health Center. This session was designed to help participants enhance their facilitation skills and refine their professional presence across their teams and departments. We focused on practical tools, confidence-building techniques, and intentional communication strategies to ensure each trainer is equipped to lead with clarity, authenticity, and impact.

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A Final Note From Lena…