Is your language reinforcing the past—or fueling the future you're building?

In this episode, we're kicking off a brand-new series on the podcast: Language That Leads. We're talking about how our words shape our identity, fuel our impact, and become the bridge between who we've been and who we're becoming.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why language is the foundation of leadership and legacy
• How your beliefs are shaped by the words you think, speak, and hear
• What neuroscience and faith both say about the power of words
• A book that will help you rewire your brain for success before the end of the year

Quoteables:

"Leadership is not about titles. It's about being intentional with your life and your words."

"Our thoughts are words. And our words shape the story we're living."

"Without intentionality, we default to autopilot—and often to old beliefs that no longer serve us."

Links mentioned in this episode:

• The 67-Day Year by Dr. Shannon Irvine → Grab your copy + claim your bonuses here
• 📩 DM me on Instagram: @erica.akingboye — I'd love to hear what came up for you in the journal prompt!

Journal Prompt:

Think of an area of your life where your words haven’t matched your vision.

What would it sound like to speak from alignment instead of autopilot?

Keywords:

language that leads, leadership identity, power of words, self-leadership, brain rewiring, 67 Day Year book, impact-driven women, story-based leadership, identity and language, women in leadership

Ever felt like you needed everything perfectly planned before starting? What if the way forward was actually to wing it?

Today, we're talking about:

• The real blocks that keep high-achieving women from taking action on their big goals
• Why clarity—not confidence—is often the missing link
• A playful 6-step “WING IT” method to help you move forward even when fear or perfectionism tries to hold you back
• How taking imperfect, aligned action can shift your identity and unlock your next chapter

Quoteables:

• “It is not a lack of capability—it’s just a lack of clarity.”
• “We are not letting overthinking keep us small and silent.”
• “Capability grows in the process. The best way to gain capability is to take action.”

I'd love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? DM me on Instagram @erica.akingboye

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Keywords:

overcoming perfectionism, take bold action, high-achieving women, aligned action, clarity vs. confidence, rewrite your story, ambitious women, midlife transformation, author coaching for women, storytelling for impact

What if the boldest thing you could do is simply be fully yourself?

In this heartfelt episode, I’m honoring my friend, mentor, and coach Rachel Luna by sharing five powerful lessons I learned from how she lived—unfiltered, unafraid, and fully in integrity.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why making a decision and making it work is a mindset shift that changes everything
• How to live congruently so your presence and values speak for themselves
• The courage it takes to live unfiltered and unafraid
• What it looks like to embody “this AND that” living
• How Rachel’s legacy inspires us to show up, shine, and share—without apology

Quoteables:

• “Make a decision and make it work.”
• “Aliveness is allowing ourselves to feel the full spectrum of emotions.”
• “A life fully lived leaves ripples that never fade.”

I’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway or favorite lesson from Rachel’s legacy? Tag me on Instagram @erica.akingboye

>>Grab a copy of Rachel Luna’s award-winning book, Permission to Offend

>>Also go back and listen to Episode 9, where Rachel was a guest on What’s Her Story—it’s one of our most powerful episodes to date.