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Ep 117 - Unlocking Leadership Potential with Ellin Sidell

Darlene Hawley

How to Drive Meaningful Change and Lead with Authenticity

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I'm thrilled to interview Ellin Sidell, a leadership strategist and executive coach. Ellin shares her journey from corporate to founding her own business focused on ethical influence and leadership development. 

She also dives into the importance of reciprocity, neuroplasticity, and the role of behavioral science in driving meaningful change. Whether you're a corporate leader, professional, or team aiming to master influence, you don't want to miss this episode filled with actionable strategies and inspiring stories. 

00:27 Ellin's Journey into Leadership Training
03:58 The Dell Method and Framework
05:17 The Science of Creativity and Leadership
10:42 Entrepreneurship and Reciprocity
12:34 The Power of Giving and Influence
16:35 Success and Meaning in Leadership
19:07 The Toll of Overworking: A Personal Journey
19:35 Listening to Your Gut: The Power of Intuition
19:48 Saying Yes to What Matters: Aligning with Your Goals
21:14 Embracing Necessary Endings: A Career Shift
22:35 The Influence Advantage: Insights from a New Book
25:28 Understanding Strengths: Core Clarity and Clifton Strengths
30:29 Leveraging Strengths in Teams: Enhancing Productivity
33:10 Rapid Fire Questions: Personal Reflections

Ellin Sidell is a leadership strategist and executive coach for corporate leaders, professionals, and teams who want to master the skill of influence, drive meaningful change, and accelerate their career growth.

Her science-backed approach to influence and leadership development has made her a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, rising executives, and high-performing teams. Ellin’s experience includes senior roles at Nestlé, Microsoft, and Costco, where she led strategic initiatives, built mentorship programs, and drove multi-million-dollar projects across sales, operations, and IT.

She is a co-author of The Influence Advantage, a practical guide to ethical persuasion, decision-making, and communication strategies used inside some of the world’s largest organizations.

Ellin has delivered training and keynotes for leadership teams across industries and is a founding member of the Cialdini Institute. She is also certified in executive coaching, neuroplasticity, DISC, project management, and habit formation.

Connect at: 
www.ellinsidell.com
https://www.youtube.com/@sidellmethod
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellin-sidell

Get a proven mentorship playbook that delivers clarity, connection, and leadership growth - starting with one powerful conversation. https://go.ellinsidell.com/20-questions-that-matter
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Hi I’m Darlene Hawley and I help ambitious entrepreneurs and executive women find their voice, craft powerful messaging, and regulate their nervous system so they can speak up with confidence in high-stakes conversations, client meetings, and on stages ... without second-guessing themselves.

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Darlene Hawley, Personal Branding & Business Coach for service based entrepreneurs

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I'm Darlene



As a mother, wife, connector, and dream builder, I’m Darlene Hawley, the founder of DarleneHawley.com and an Executive Leadership & Businesss Coach dedicated to empowering leaders like you.


My passion lies in helping ambitious professionals cultivate their unique leadership style while crafting an authentic and impactful personal brand. Through my coaching, we’ll work together to build a solid foundation that not only inspires your team but also drives results and growth within your organization.


Since 2007, I have been committed to guiding leaders and entrepreneurs in launching and scaling their businesses with confidence and clarity.


Today, I focus on supporting women in reaching their leadership goals and living their dream lives—all while balancing the joys of raising my family and creating meaningful memories each day.


Together, we’ll transform your challenges into opportunities, allowing you to lead with authenticity and inspire those around you.

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