{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Being Bold About Voicing Your Ideas with Ali Kole","description":"Ali Kole is the founder of Sensual Embodied Dance and the Managing Partner at Meridien Partners LLC. She is a beauty and retail investor, advisor, and strategic brand development consultant that has held executive leadership roles at several well-known beauty organizations, including Kendo Brands Inc, Ole Henriksen, and SEPHORA. Ali earned her Bachelor\u2019s degree in Economics and Public Policy from Brown University and her MBA from Harvard Business School.   Ali joins me today to share her career journey and how her unexpected divorce opened new opportunities that led to her success as a woman in business. She shares the challenges and obstacles she overcame to reach her version of success. We discuss the loneliness of leadership and the importance of seeking mentorship as the leader of an organization. We also discuss the importance of being bold about sharing your voice, ideas, and opinions and how \u2018dropping your filter\u2019 and building your confidence can help you advance your career.       \u201cWomen could stand to have a little overconfidence.\u201d \u2013 Ali Kole       This week on The Unwritten Rules Podcast:   How Ali\u2019s upbringing set her on the path to success How her unexpected divorce opened new opportunities for her career The challenges Ali faced throughout her career and how she achieved her version of success The value of seeking mentors and guidance as a female leader Overcoming the \u2018loneliness of leadership\u2019 The importance of taking risks and voicing your opinions The most powerful unwritten rule Ali has learned throughout her career Ali\u2019s advice for young, professional women     Our Favorite Quotes:   \u201cSome women tend to have too high a filter and they need to drop that filter a little bit.\u201d - Ali Kole \u201cThe biggest unwritten rule that I wish I had known was that my personal passions actually matter.\u201d - Ali Kole     Connect with Ali Kole:   Sensual Embodied Dance Sensual Embodied Dance on Facebook Group Sensual Embodied Dance on Instagram Ali Kole on LinkedIn         Writing the Rules of Women Leadership   Thanks for tuning into today\u2019s episode of The Unwritten Rules with your host, Helen Appleby. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review.   Don\u2019t forget to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for even more great content, insight, and inspiration on women\u2019s leadership, visit our website.   While you\u2019re there, be sure to grab your free gift - The Unwritten Rules of \u2018Giving Good No\u2019 - a free chapter of my latest book, The Unwritten Rules of Women\u2019s Leadership. ","author_name":"The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership","author_url":"http:\/\/theunwrittenrulesofwomensleadership.libsyn.com\/website","html":"