The Art of Authentic Leadership with Stina Brown

In this episode host Rea Hailley continues her series called "five questions and one wild story fempreneurs to watch for". Rea Hailley engages with Stina Brown to delve into the intricate relationship between personal growth and organizational success. Stina shares her insights on the necessity of inner development for leaders, emphasizing how one's relationship with themselves sets the tone for their interactions within a team. The conversation highlights the transformative power of diversity and psychological safety within organizations, arguing that true leadership thrives in an environment where differences are embraced and individuals feel secure to express their authentic selves. Through vivid storytelling and practical examples, Stina unpacks the importance of addressing biases, fostering trust, and creating cultural shifts that propel collective success.

Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast where we showcase fascinating people who are Leaders, Innovators, and have Big Ideas! Host: Rea Hailley Driven by a deep-seated belief in the power of entrepreneurship, Rea leads New Idea Machine in empowering businesses with innovative digital solutions. Having witnessed the grit and triumph of her parents building a business from scratch, Rea is passionate about enabling significant revenue growth and seamless operations for startups and Small/Medium Businesses, ensuring their dedication translates into tangible success.

Guest: Stina Brown (she/they) is a trusted guide in leadership, strategy, and cultural transformation. With nearly two decades of experience working alongside executives, boards, and teams across North America, Stina helps leaders and organizations navigate complexity with clarity, creativity, and courage. Through EnACT collective, they design and facilitate processes that strengthen trust, align vision, and spark bold collaboration, blending visual facilitation, deep listening, and innovative tools (including AI) to illuminate new possibilities.

Stina’s work spans sectors from education to healthcare, nonprofits to mission-driven businesses, always with a focus on building cultures of authenticity, relational intelligence, and shared purpose. At the heart of it all is a commitment to artistry, clarity, and trust—helping people and organizations build the world we know is possible.

Show Links:

• EnACT Collective Inc.
• Devout Coming Out Sessions

Show Quotes:

"Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have." "Diversity is a strength if an organization all thinks the same way... having a diverse team of diverse thinkers, people with diverse life experience, neurodivergence, creativity – that's what breeds innovation." "If you don't do anything with the culture intentionally, you're gonna get the default culture. And default cultures go back... to our survival instincts."

Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: New Idea Machine Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan