Are you leading for validation, or for something that actually matters?In this episode, I speak with Gina Panayiotou, maritime lawyer turned sustainability strategist and founder of Oceans Arena, about her shift from chasing external recognition to building a leadership path rooted in authenticity, purpose and impact.With over a decade in the maritime industry (advising international organizations, startups and NGOs), Gina shares how letting go of performance-based leadership allowed her to reconnect with what truly energizes her. Today, she empowers others through sustainability strategy, board leadership at WISTA and coaching for women navigating traditional industries.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to recognize when confidence is masking disconnection from your valuesWhy showing vulnerability makes you a more trusted, engaged leaderWhat it means to find your “true north” beyond titles and expectationsHow to shift from authority-based leadership to collaborative, purpose-driven influenceSimple practices for building self-awareness and identifying what fuels vs. drains youKey topics:Leadership identity and authenticitySustainable career transitions in traditional industriesWomen in maritime and purpose-led influenceImpact-driven business strategy and self-leadershipGina’s story is a timely reminder that real leadership isn’t about performing, it’s about aligning your values with your actions to create change that lasts.📣 If this episode resonated with you, hit like, share your takeaway in the comments, and subscribe for more honest conversations on leadership, sustainability and self-awareness.Connect with Gina Panayiotou: 🔗Connect with Gina Panayiotou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginapanayiotou/Write to Gina: [email protected] Gina’s website: https://www.oceans-arena.com/Connect with me here:🎬YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewtallents 📲 X: https://x.com/andrewtallents📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtallents🌐 Website: https://www.tallents-partnership.com/📖 Get my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NZRZH4J📰 Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/selfcoaching-newsletter📞 Write me: [email protected] Moments:00:00:00 – Introduction & Gina’s mission with Oceans Arena00:03:30 – Performing leadership vs. embodying it00:08:15 – The mindset shift: Finding her true north00:14:50 – Vulnerability and trust in leadership00:22:10 – Advice for leaders feeling misaligned or stuck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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