Jun 2, 2017
In this episode, Devi chats with Kirsten Stendevad about 21st Century Leadership and the book publishing process from a 5-time bestseller's perspective. Kirsten, visionary feminine leader and founder of Illumina International, is an expert in 21st-century leadership paradigms, which she has been teaching leaders with and without titles since 2003. The co-author of five trendsetting bestsellers about innovative and visionary leadership, she has also given workshops on these topics at Harvard Business School, MIT, and McKinsey & Co., among others.
Devi & Kirsten Discuss:
- 21st Century Leadership
- Yang vs Yin Energy
- Defining Success & Lifestyle
- How to be most creative
- Using your heart and passion in business
- Prioritizing your vocation
- How to find your vocation
- The Entrepreneurial "Fusion Kitchen"
- How to Apply the 21st Century Leadership Model
- The shift in speed from the 20th century to the 21st century
- The importance of carrying a bigger vision
- Advice on writing your book
- The importance of a good editor
- Writing a book as a blog
- Traditional Publishing vs Self Publishing
- Hybrid Publishing Tips for working with a transitional publisher
- What size of followers or number of alliances will help you to secure a traditional publisher
- How to create a best seller
- How to build alliances as a spiritual entrepreneur
- How to find a really good editor
- Understanding the “feminine” and the “masculine” and how to balance them
- Cultivating Balance between the Yin & Yang in your business
- Spiritual Practices for Creativity
- Surrounding yourself with people who can see your vision and your greatest light & who are unstoppable on your behalf
- and more...
More about Kirsten:
Kirsten is well-known among the creative class in Scandinavia as a transformative role model, a community leader, and an inspiring mentor, not least for female changemakers and entrepreneurs. Her book Motherhood as a Career Booster and her latest book, The Future is Feminine are soon available in English. Kirsten is also a Kundalini yoga teacher, evolutionary coach and the mother of three. She lives in Copenhagen, Denmark and teaches globally through her online programs
Connect with Kirsten @ www.kirstenstendevad.com or illuminainternational.com