What if the qualities we've been conditioned to see as soft such as compassion, inclusivity, emotional intelligence are actually the most powerful leadership tools we have? And what does it look like to lead with those qualities in some of the world's most volatile environments?In this episode, Kathryn sits down with Pam Thompson, a global health consultant, author of three books, and founder of Female Wave of Change Canada, whose career has spanned five continents and some of the most complex conflict zones in the world. Pam shares how working in places like Afghanistan and Nigeria shaped her understanding of feminine leadership, not as a women-only concept, but as a transformational approach available to anyone willing to embrace shared humanity over division.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER:● How Pam instinctively held a room full of frightened workshop participants together in Afghanistan when a nearby government ministry came under attack, leading not by suppressing fear but by acknowledging it openly, creating safety, and inviting people to continue forward, with nearly 75% returning the very next day despite ongoing security concerns.● Why co-creating a shared vision across seemingly opposite groups, Muslim communities in northern Nigeria and Christian communities in the south, produced an almost identical set of challenges and dreams, shattering assumptions about division and proving that shared humanity is far more powerful than the differences we fixate on.● The grounding ritual Pam uses before every meeting, podcast, and high-stakes moment, a simple roots-and-branches visualization anchored by three deep exhales that releases oxytocin, calms the nervous system, and takes less than a few minutes, alongside her full morning practice of pre-waking meditation, oracle cards, and a joint-balancing yoga routine she co-developed with her partner.● How Female Wave of Change Canada, a member-based nonprofit now active in more than 40 countries, creates a safe and co-creative community where women can share project ideas, receive input and partnerships through its Seeds of Change program, and connect with global leaders. And while you're here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.https://www.instagram.com/creativelyowned/Connect with Pamela: https://pamela-thompson.comhttps://fwoccanada.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/change-coach-facilitator/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008374361038https://www.youtube.com/@pamelathompson6393Free Gift: Five Leadership Lessons for Resilience & Growth: Insights fromLiving and Working on Five Continents - https://www.pamela-thompson.com/leadership-lessons/Start using Wispr Flow, the crazy handy voice-to-text AI that turns speech into clear, polished writing in every app. Click here.https://ref.wisprflow.ai/kathryn-thompsonGet Blotato, the content engine I use that combines 8-apps-in-1 to streamline content creation across multiple platforms. Click here.https://blotato.com/?ref=kathrynGet n8n, a workflow automatio

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