6: Harnessing Authentic Power in Business: A Dialogue with Laura Khalil

In this episode, host Andrea Walker-Leidy sits down with Laura Khalil, a formidable business coach known for empowering service providers and helping women tap into their inherent strengths. Laura shares her unique journey from struggling in the tech industry to establishing a successful consulting practice that champions ethical sales and authentic business growth.

Episode Highlights:

• Transition from Tech to Triumph: Laura discusses her challenging experiences in Silicon Valley, where her assertiveness was often misinterpreted as intimidation. This adversity fueled her transition to entrepreneurship, where her traits became her greatest assets.
• Building a Business with Integrity: Learn about Laura’s approach to securing bigger contracts and engagements through ethical sales practices that value client relationships over transactions.
• Empowerment and Financial Justice: Laura is passionate about rebalancing financial equity, especially for women, by enhancing their business acumen and confidence to negotiate and close significant deals.
• The Power of Slowing Down: Reflecting on her experiences in both business and sports, Laura emphasizes the importance of pacing oneself and mastering the art of slowing down to improve professionally and personally.
• Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Andrea and Laura explore strategies to combat self-doubt and reinforce self-belief, particularly among women in high-stakes business environments.

Join Andrea and Laura for a conversation that not only discusses the mechanics of successful business coaching but also celebrates the personal growth and resilience required to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. It’s an affirmation that every day, including Tuesday, holds the potential for greatness.