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ISSUE 40

30 APRIL 2025 | READ ONLINE​

Hi Reader,

You know that feeling when you meet someone operating at a different level. And suddenly, your own standards shift?

That’s exactly what happened to me last week.

I had the chance to keynote at a mastermind hosted by Andreza Araújo, an entrepreneur, documentarian, and purpose-driven powerhouse. And let me tell you: witnessing how she leads, creates, and builds was a reminder of what’s possible when you stop playing small.

You see, the gap between where you are and where you want to be is rarely about vision. It’s almost always about execution.

Watching Andreza in action reinforced five leadership lessons that I think every purpose-driven leader needs to hear right now:

1. Dream Bigger, Execute Sharper

Andreza didn’t “make do” because the event was virtual. She booked a full production studio with a sound stage and massive virtual screens and treated the experience like it deserved a global stage. It reminded me that our dreams deserve professional execution, not casual effort. If you want your work to be taken seriously, you have to take it seriously first.

2. Play the Long Game

Every interaction was thoughtful. No quick wins. No shortcuts. She wasn’t just building an event, after all. She was building relationships. Real trust takes time, and she treated every person like an investment in something bigger. As leaders, chasing short-term validation is easy, but if you want a purpose-driven legacy, you have to plant seeds, not chase trophies.

3. Protect Your Energy Like It’s a Superpower

Her team wasn’t just competent; they were energizers. Being around them felt like plugging into a power source. It made me reflect on how critical it is to curate the energy you allow into your spaces because the people around you either lift your mission higher or drain the life out of it.

4. Show Up Ready

At any moment - live, recorded, impromptu - Andreza could step fully into the moment. That’s not about luck or talent. That’s about building such strong internal alignment that you don’t have to summon confidence - you are confident when the time comes.

5. Work Your Craft (Even When No One’s Watching)

Behind the polished delivery were hours - no, years - of work that the outside world doesn’t see. Excellence looks effortless only because it’s been earned. And that’s true in every space, whether you’re building a business, a career, or a movement. You can’t shortcut mastery.

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If you’re building something that matters - something that reflects your purpose, your values, and your future - don’t half-step it.

Show up for it with everything you’ve got. Because how you build it will shape not just what you achieve, but who you become.

What’s Fueling Me This Week

🏛️ The Long Game by Dorie Clark: A must-read for purpose-driven leaders who know real impact happens through strategic patience and playing for legacy. Here's a link to the book.

🎧 Mel Robbins Podcast: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & Purpose. Mel interviews Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, a leading expert on happiness and purpose, to unpack research-backed strategies for building a fulfilling, meaningful life. If you're navigating change or designing your next chapter, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways. Listen to the episode here.

Recent LinkedIn Highlights

Here are some of my most recent LinkedIn posts:

⏳ Knowing when to wait or when to take action. Understanding that sometimes that not every emergency demands your speed. Read the post here.

🎯 What it means to miss your goals, and re-thinking success. I shared how I missed half of m Q1 goals (!) and whether that was a good thing. Read the LinkedIn post here.

Masterclass: May 8 - Ready to Rebuild Your Career with Intention (Not Inertia)?

If you’re feeling like the work you’re doing no longer fits who you’ve become — it’s not a failure. It’s an invitation.

This 90-minute masterclass is designed for purpose-driven professionals who are ready to stop waiting for permission and start redesigning their leadership journey with clarity, confidence, and strategy.

Inside, we’ll cover:

✓ How to recognize when it’s time for a career shift — and how to trust yourself enough to act

✓ How to reposition yourself as a high-impact, sought-after leader — not just another name on the org chart

✓ How to map out your next move with practical steps (and a tailored workbook to cut through the overwhelm)

This is more than a workshop. It’s a signal to yourself that you’re no longer willing to drift.

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Final Thoughts

If there's one thing I took from this week, it's this:

• Your vision deserves to be honored not just in what you dream, but in how you build.
• It’s easy to want big things. It’s harder to back them with the kind of execution, energy, and excellence that leadership demands.
• Every detail you sharpen, relationship you nurture, and moment you rise to meet matters. Even when no one sees it yet. Especially then.

Because real leadership is about the way you choose to show up every single day when no one's clapping yet. Keep building with that kind of care. The impact you create will reach further than you can even imagine right now.

See you next week,

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​Megan