True Power Unveiled: Identity and Empowerment with Jasmine Malki (Ep 1)
In this episode, Cassandra Goodman delves into the essence of authentic leadership with her friend and fellow coach, Jasmine. They explore the complexities of staying true to oneself, particularly in the workplace. Jasmine shares her poignant story of changing her name from Rana to Jasmine upon immigrating to Australia, reflecting on the impact of that decision on her identity and sense of self. The conversation highlights the importance of embracing one's true self to achieve genuine empowerment, fostering a culture of authenticity, and the liberating power of being true to one's deepest self.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Authentic Leadership
00:47 Meet Jasmine: A Purpose-Driven Coach
01:45 The Story Behind Jasmine's Name
04:20 The Impact of Changing Identity
06:19 The Journey to Self-Acceptance
10:49 Embracing Authenticity in the Workplace
16:36 The Power of Being True to Yourself
18:25 Final Reflections and Gratitude
About the guest:
Jasmine Malki believes that work is love made visible, inspired by the words of poet Khalil Gibran. With a career spanning 18 years, Jasmine has partnered with leadership teams in professional services, healthcare, financial services, and for-purpose organisations to create customised employee experiences that enable people to do their best work. Her approach combines deep listening, insight coaching, developmental facilitation, human-centred design, and building trusting relationships. Holding a Bachelor of Law and Economics from the University of Western Australia and a Graduate Certificate in Business (Organisational Coaching) from Swinburne University of Technology, Jasmine is an Associate Certified Coach of the International Coaching Federation and a Certified Coach of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Her coaching philosophy focuses on exploring inner beliefs to achieve sustainable, impactful transformation in leadership and engagement. Jasmine's diverse background, including her family's journey from Iraq to Australia as political refugees, deeply informs her perspective on work and life. An avid reader, yoga practitioner, marathon runner, and travel enthusiast, Jasmine brings a rich, integrated experience to her coaching and relationships.
Authentic leadership is tricky business, but you don't have to got it alone.
I love supporting leaders to stay connected to their deepest selves so they can activate their highest potential and serve the greatest good.
Learn about my coaching packages here: https://www.self-fidelity.com/coaching
