Why Tech Leaders with High Emotional Intelligence Outperform Everyone Else

The Leadership Awakening: Building Self-Awareness & Confidence with Nada Nasserdeen

How True Leadership Starts from Within

Episode Summary
In this power-packed episode of the podcast, Jason Rigby sits down with Nada Nasserdeen, leadership expert, TEDx speaker, and founder of Rise Up For You, to redefine leadership beyond titles and accolades. Nada shares her transformational journey—from performing on global stages to leading with humility—and reveals why self-awareness and confidence are the true foundations of effective leadership.

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders looking to break free from self-doubt, master emotional intelligence, and lead with impact.

🔹 Why self-confidence is the #1 leadership challenge
🔹 The power of data-driven self-awareness
🔹 How to shift from ego-driven leadership to authentic influence
🔹 Breaking limiting beliefs that sabotage leadership growth
🔹 The role of emotional intelligence in leadership success

🔥 Get ready to transform the way you lead and influence others! 🔥

Key Takeaways
✔️ Leadership is about awakening inner strength, not chasing titles. Nada shares a defining moment that reshaped her leadership philosophy.
✔️ Self-confidence is the #1 struggle for leaders. 83% of professionals cite it as their biggest workplace challenge.
✔️ Your beliefs dictate your leadership style. Understanding and reprogramming limiting beliefs can dramatically change how you lead.
✔️ Data doesn’t lie—self-awareness requires feedback. Nada reveals how an anonymous survey changed her leadership approach.
✔️ True leadership is service-based. If you're not willing to grow and serve your team, you're not ready to lead.
✔️ Passive-aggressive communication destroys trust. Assertiveness and clarity build strong, high-performing teams.
✔️ Emotional intelligence is the #1 skill for top leaders. Self-awareness, confidence, and empathy drive long-term leadership success.

Timestamps & Topics
📌 [00:00] – Introduction: The Turning Point in Nada’s Leadership Journey
📌 [01:10] – A Leadership Lesson in Humility: The CEO Who Gave Away His Shoes
📌 [05:05] – The Hidden Ego Trap in Leadership & How to Overcome It
📌 [06:29] – The Dirty Fuel of Self-Doubt & The Confidence Crisis in Leaders
📌 [07:56] – Emotional Intelligence: The Superpower of Top 10% Leaders
📌 [09:19] – Brutal Leadership Feedback: How Nada’s Team Transformed Her Style
📌 [12:35] – The Silent Crisis of Engineers & Tech Leaders: Communication Struggles
📌 [14:21] – Hard Truth: If You’re Not Ready to Grow, You Shouldn’t Be a Leader
📌 [18:55] – Step 1: Self-Leadership Before Leading Others
📌 [23:47] – The 4B Method: Breaking Limiting Beliefs That Hold You Back
📌 [30:54] – The Final Word: What True Leadership Really Means

Resources & Links
🔗 Nada Nasserdeen’s Website: https://www.riseupforyou.com/nadalena
🔗 Buy her Book NOW! : https://tinyurl.com/3a7an3my
🔗 Take the Free Leadership & EQ Quiz: https://www.riseupforyou.com/eqquiz
🔗 Connect with Nada on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadalena/
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