381 - Resilience, Risk, and Ready: A Guide to Bold Leadership with Miara Shaw

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Miara Shaw—leadership coach, speaker, and host of the Leadership Wellness Circle podcast. Miara’s journey is truly inspiring: she went from being one of the nation’s few female energy traders to becoming a thriving entrepreneur. Her personal philosophy—Capable, Prepared, & Ready® (CPR)—empowers individuals, particularly women, to balance leadership and personal well-being.

Miara’s career path is anything but traditional. She didn’t complete college, yet she became one of the only Black female energy traders in the nation before transitioning into entrepreneurship. In this episode, Miara shares how this unconventional journey shaped her resilience, leadership style, and approach to overcoming adversity. As Miara says, “The work is not skippable”—each step, even the challenges, prepares us for what's next.

• Philosophical Roots: Empowerment & Growth

Miara’s coaching is rooted in philosophies that promote self-awareness, growth, and emotional intelligence. Drawing from psychological models like growth-mindset, she teaches how to navigate challenges and embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• The CPR Philosophy: Capable, Prepared, & Ready®

At the heart of Miara’s work is the CPR philosophy—a powerful tool to help leaders believe in themselves and take action. Miara explains how this framework helps individuals feel capable, prepared, and ready for whatever comes next. It’s about building confidence, developing skills, and taking bold steps forward.

• Turning Setbacks into Opportunities

Miara’s own career includes moments of hardship, including being laid off, which ultimately catalyzed her entrepreneurial journey. She shares her insights on resilience and how obstacles often present unexpected opportunities. Miara encourages listeners to view challenges not as roadblocks, but as steppingstones to growth.

Tune in for a conversation filled with insights on leadership, personal growth, and the courage to take the next step.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace uncertainty—sometimes taking risks leads to the greatest rewards.
• Resilience is essential—view setbacks as opportunities for growth.
• Balance is key—leadership is about integrating personal well-being and professional success.
• CPR framework—Capable, Prepared, & Ready® helps you confidently step into your next challenge.

Free Gift: A free "Strategy Session" to listeners who connect with her: http://miarashaw.com/

Connect and Learn More with Miara:

Email: miarashaw@gmail.com

Website: http://miarashaw.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavenmiara

Connect and Learn More with Sarah: The SandBoxx offers Nonprofit business consulting and coaching for leaders.

#Entrepreneurship #Resilience #OvercomingSetbacks #DiversityinLeadership

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.