
Finding Strength Through Self-Empowered Leadership: Angie Chaplin's Journey
In this episode of the Peripeteia Podcast, host Heather welcomes back Angie Chaplin to discuss her journey into leadership and a pivotal moment that shaped her path. Angie shares her experience as a Human Resources Director, the creation of a leadership academy, and her academic exposure to 'The Leadership Challenge' by Kouzes and Posner. They delve into Angie's evolution in leadership, particularly self-empowered leadership, and how it differs from traditional leadership models. Angie opens up about her dark decade marked by personal and health crises and how she overcame these challenges through the principles of self-empowered leadership. They explore the development of 'The Way Onward', a training curriculum for mental health and recovery practitioners, inspired by Angie's journey and leadership principles. The episode highlights the importance of values, self-regulation, and the need to talk openly about struggles to diminish stigma and save lives
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Connect with Angie:
Website:Ā https://https://www.angiechaplin.com
Connect with Heather:
Website:Ā https://www.ditchedthedrink.com/
IG: @ditchedthedrink

Episode Highlights
00:00 Welcome Back to the Peripeteia Podcast
00:51 Angie's Leadership Journey Begins
02:09 The Leadership Challenge: A Life-Changing Book
04:08 Redefining Leadership: Facts and Feelings
05:19 Self-Empowered Leadership
10:07 The Dark Decade: Struggles and Coping Mechanisms
21:14 The Turning Point: Embracing Recovery
25:06 Choosing to Walk a New Path
26:13 Embracing Mindfulness and Sobriety
27:45 Openly Sharing the Journey
29:46 Facing Challenges and Moving Forward
33:24 Family and Community Support
36:17 Turning Personal Struggles into Advocacy
37:50 The Way Onward: A New Path to Recovery
41:11 Practical Strategies for Self-Empowerment
45:40 Final Thoughts and Future Projects
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