The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The A-Suite: Trust, Strategy, and Breaking Barriers with Justina Beth-El Johnson

The A-Suite: Trust, Strategy, and Breaking Barriers with Justina Beth-El Johnson

About the Guest(s):
Justina Bethel Johnson is a dynamic executive leader, business strategist, advocate, and artist. As the founder of Valkyrie Solutions, Justina has positioned herself at the crossroads of strategy, storytelling, and soul. She is particularly dedicated to empowering women and organizations to transform self-trust into effective strategy and impactful vision. Alongside her strategic work, Justina is an accomplished lifelong singer and a staunch advocate for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Her work both on stage and off exemplifies authenticity, agency, and audacious leadership.
Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes an extraordinary guest, Justina Bethel Johnson, to discuss transformative leadership, the importance of self-trust, and the necessity of redefining power on personal terms. This conversation brings into focus the dynamic A Suite program that Justina has created through her business, Valkyrie Solutions, designed specifically to empower women in leadership roles.
Throughout the episode, a slew of insights unfold as Chris and Justina tackle the enduring challenges and hidden opportunities within male-dominated industries. They dive into how Justina’s A Suite initiative helps women leverage their unique strengths and build communal, rather than competitive, environments in the workplace. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in leadership development, gender dynamics in the corporate world, and practical guidance on fostering inclusive workplaces.
Key Takeaways:

Redefining Power: Women in leadership can thrive by reinterpreting power to mean freedom and collaboration rather than dominance and control.
Importance of Self-Trust: Building self-trust is crucial for women to assert themselves and excel in their professional environments.
Dismantling Competition: Encouraging women to view each other as teammates rather than competitors to enhance innovation and success.
Unlearning Toxic Conditioning: Addressing and overcoming toxic workplace environments that condition negative views towards leadership and gender.
Research-Backed Strategies: The A Suite offers rooted strategies and psychological insights to empower women in leadership with evidence-based practices.

Notable Quotes:

“The greatest transformation is that women trust themselves the first time around.”
“When there is no diversity at the top, we see the same ideas regurgitated and recycled.”
“In the absence of self-doubt, we’re really able to thrive in other aspects of our life.”
“I never should have had to doubt myself in the first place.”
“We all rise together when we teach and empower those around us.”

Resources:

Valkyrie Solutions: valkyrieus.com
Justina Bethel’s Music: justinabethel.com
Connect with Justina Bethel on Social Media handles available on her website

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