Ep 109: Harnessing the Power of Awkwardness with Global Keynote speaker Henna Pryor

Feb 18, 2025

Henna Pryor, a former top leader at a $2 billion executive search firm, possesses over 14 years of extensive experience in career transitions and leadership. As a highly sought-after global keynote speaker and 18 time award winning author, Henna's insights have been prominently featured in publications such as Inc. Magazine, Forbes, NBC, Washington Post, business.com, HuffPost, and Fast Company. Recognized as a Success Magazine Woman of Influence, she has established strong partnerships with leading organizations including Google, Workday, Johnson and Johnson, and JP Morgan Chase. With two TEDx speaking engagements and her book, "Good Awkward," endorsed by NFL quarterback Russell Wilson and former HBR editor Karen Dillon, Henna's professional journey and expertise in navigating career transitions position her as a credible and influential figure for professionals seeking guidance and inspiration.

The key moments in this episode are: 

00:02:28 - Building Relationships Through Deposits and Withdrawals 

00:13:34 - Compassionate Networking

00:24:21 - The Importance of Consistency in Personal Branding 

00:27:00 - Building Resilience 

00:28:38 - Fear of Not Meeting Imagined Potential 

00:33:59 - Externalizing Self-Talk and Embracing Feedback 

 

Connect with Henna Pryor

Website: pryoritygroup.com
 

Instagram: @Hennapryor

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hennapryor

Book: pryoritygroup.com/book

 

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