What if the most powerful thing you can bring to the boardroom is exactly what they told you to leave at the door?
In this installment of The Execution Series: Power, Pivot & Purpose, host Deneen L. Garrett is chatting with Dr. Connie Y. Bell — transformational executive leader, doctoral mentor, and author operating at the high-stakes intersection of leadership, risk governance, and human resilience. As a Senior VP of Security Risk and founder of the Beyond the Bell Collective™, Dr. Bell delivers a masterclass on moving from professional stagnation to strategic clarity.
In this episode, we explore:
- The Power of Purpose: How to align high-level execution with your personal “why”
- Risk vs. Resilience: Navigating global threats while protecting your own intentional wellbeing
- The Permission Factor: Shifting from performing for corporate standards to leading with true impact and integrity
Full episode notes: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/
Connect with Dr. Connie Y. Bell: LinkedIn: connie-bell Instagram: @divamom2u
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Host: Deneen L. Garrett, Cultural Alchemist & Media Architect, Creator & Host, Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation Official Website → deneenlgarrett.com Live every Thursday at 1PM ET on YouTube → @DeneenLGarrett
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