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The Empowered Leader Podcast

Margaret Williams, MS, ACC

The Empowered Leader is a video podcast for women who have been marginalized, going beneath surface-level leadership advice to name the real tensions of leading inside systems not designed for them: visibility without backlash, authority without permission, and elevating your voice without self-erasure. Each episode interrogates power, bias, and leadership norms while offering a grounded perspective that clarifies what’s personal, what’s systemic, and where your voice and your choices still hold

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15:47

[Encore] Beware of the Covert Narcissist

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2026/10/05

The covert narcissist is loud.They take the room.They demand the spotlight.They are easier to spot.The covert narcissist does not announce themselves.They arrive humble.They arrive helpful.They arrive as the “safe” one in the room.They tell stories of being misunderstood.They mention how others have hurt them.They position themselves as the quiet, sensitive, deeply-feeling personYou are lucky to have on your side.And by the time you realizeThe relationship has been a slow extraction You are already

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4:27

[Encore] Truth is a Leadership Discipline

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2026/10/05

Truth is not volume.Truth is not aggression.Truth is not emotional discharge.Truth is alignment between what I see, what I say, and how I lead.Most leaders do not struggle with ignorance.They struggle with avoidance.They see the misalignment.They sense the bias.They recognize the dysfunction.But they hesitate to name it.Truth requires courage, but more than that, it requires responsibility.Liberation: Truth With YourselfThe first truth is internal.* Where am I misaligned?* Where am I tolerating what

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4:59

[Encore] Haters Are Secret Admirers

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2026/10/04

Haters are often misunderstood.Not every critic is a hater.And not every hater is as detached as they appear.More often than not, what looks like negativity is attention.Focused attention.People rarely invest energy in what is irrelevant to them.They watch.They comment.They react.That is not indifference.That is engagement, misdirected.Liberation: Seeing It ClearlyThe first shift is internal.You stop personalizing every negative response.Not all criticism is about you.Sometimes it reflects:*

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4:12

[Encore] Be the Villain in Everyone’s Story

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2026/10/03

At some point, you will be misunderstood.You will make a decision that someone doesn’t like.You will set a boundary that someone disagrees with.You will choose a direction that doesn’t benefit everyone.And in their version of the story,You become the villain.Not because you’re wrong.But because you didn’t align with their expectation.Liberation: Releasing the Need to Be LikedMany people hold themselves back, trying to avoid this.They soften their decisions.They over-explain.They delay action.All to

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4:27

[Encore] Boss Up

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2026/10/02

Insight: Boss UpStop waiting. Start leading yourself.Let’s get straight to it.“Boss up” gets thrown around a lot.People say it like it’s motivation.But most of the time, it’s just words.Because real “bossing up” has nothing to do with talking.It has everything to do with how you show up.What “Boss Up” Actually MeansIt’s not about titles.It’s not about status.It’s not about acting tough.Bossing up is self-leadership.It’s making decisions.Taking ownership.Holding yourself accountable.Doing what needs

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10:32

Awareness vs. Intuition

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2026/10/02

One tells you what’s true. The other tells you when to move.You walk into the meeting, and something’s off.Nobody says anything. The agenda hasn’t changed. But the room is quieter than it should be, and the person who always talks first is staring at her laptop.A few days later, a different moment. An offer lands in your inbox. On paper, it’s everything you asked for. And something in you says, not this one.You can’t explain it. So you say yes anyway.Those are two different instruments. Most of us

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7:01

Encore: As The Black Sheep & The Scapegoat

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2026/10/01

Insight This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.iprofessionalcoaching.com/subscribe

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5:40

[Repurpose] Friendship

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2026/10/01

Friendship is often assumed, but it should be understood because what many people call friendship is not friendship at all. The difference matters.What friendship is. Friendship is aligned. It is built on trust, consistency, and mutual respect. It shows up without conditions. A real friend tells you the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. Support your growth even when it changes the dynamic. Respect your boundaries without resistance. Friendship is steady. It does not require performance. It does

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7:39

[Repurpose] Fake People and How to Win

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2026/09/30

Spotting fake people gets confused with being suspicious.Being cynical.With being hard.So, leaders override the chill in the chestIn the name of being open.In the name of being generous.In the name of being a team player.And then they pay for it.In time.In energy.In opportunities given to peoplewho never planned to give anything back.This isn’t paranoia.This is leadership discernment.Why This MattersFake people don’t announce themselves.They show up smiling.They use the right words.They post the

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4:56

[Repurpose] Redemption

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2026/09/29

Redemption is often misunderstood.People think it’s about being forgiven.Or starting over.It’s not.Redemption is about what you chooseafter you’ve seen clearly.And once you see clearlyYou don’t get to go back to not knowing.What Redemption IsRedemption is a decision.Not a feeling.Not a moment.A decision to stop repeatingWhat you now recognize isn’t aligned.It shows up when you:* take ownership without deflecting* stop justifying what you know isn’t right* choose differently, even when it costs

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83:05

Are We Unique? with Lisa Joy

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2026/09/28

Thank you Chris Resists, julie elder, Elder is the New Black Podcast, Carrie Loranger, Jason Gael, julie elder, Millie Jones-Cowles, RLM, Lynette’s Substack Savio P. Clemente and many others for tuning into my live video with Lisa Joy 🏳️‍🌈! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.iprofessionalcoaching.com/subscribe

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70:18

Beginnings, Endings, and the Creative Life

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2026/09/25

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.iprofessionalcoaching.com/subscribe

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115:32

Reinvention Before & After Retirement

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2026/09/23

Taking about how reinventing ourselves is essential to becoming our best selves This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.iprofessionalcoaching.com/subscribe

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95:11

How Do I Leave the World Better with Shauna Rae

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2026/09/21

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.iprofessionalcoaching.com/subscribe

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100:55

Primal Scream Friday

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2026/09/19

Thank you Will Fullwood, Savio P. Clemente, Nabanita, Sharon Rousseau, RLM, and many others for tuning into my live video with Walter Rhein! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.iprofessionalcoaching.com/subscribe

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76:21

What is Successful Leadership with Jason Gael

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2026/09/16

Jason Gael Bio“Just a man making my way in the universe..”Jason Gael is an active content creator and writer on Substack, where he shares a mix of live video discussions, musical interests, and personal stories. He frequently hosts live streams, including conversations alongside collaborators.His profile reflects a strong passion for music and pop culture, featuring posts about classic rock bands like AC/DC, 80s alternative groups like Mary’s Danish, and fond family anecdotes (such as his uncle’s

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71:44

Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Margaret Williams, MS, ACC

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2026/09/14

Thank you Diane, EG, Shauna Rae, Gilda Johnson, Judith Kipp Norris, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit substack.iprofessionalcoaching.com/subscribe

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52:20

Before the Lesson Begins with Rebekah Pierce

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2026/09/09

Rebekah Lynn Pierce - BiographyRebekah Lynn Pierce is an author, playwright, educator, military veteran, and creative entrepreneur. Her writing centers on storytelling, personal transformation, historical fiction, and social justice.Biographical Details & Career Highlights· Military Service & Early Life: Raised in Stockton, California, she served in the U.S. Air Force from 1993 to 1999 before settling in Richmond, Virginia.· Educator & Academic: She has taught English Composition and Literature for

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17:39

Cognitive Dissonance

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2026/09/09

When what you’re told and what you see don’t match, believe what you see.He says he’ll change. Nothing changes.She says she’s happy for you. She hasn’t asked one question about it.They say the door is always open. You knocked twice and nobody came.Somebody says “we’re fine,” and you’re lying awake at two in the morning doing math on a life that doesn’t add up.And underneath all of it, a low grinding in your chest. Two things that cannot both be true, running at the same time.Hear me on this. That

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60:51

Using the Enneagram to be Your Authentic Self

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2026/09/04

Career & Background* Corporate Experience: She has over 15 years of program management experience across various domains. Notably, she served as a Senior Program Manager and Amazon Bar Raiser, where she conducted hundreds of candidate interviews for diverse corporate roles.* Hire Possibilities: She is the founder of Hire Possibilities, a consultancy, publication, and coaching practice dedicated to helping job seekers, hiring managers, and small business owners navigate interviews and career

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