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Discover Not Your Average Leader, a modern, people-focused approach to leadership designed for new and experienced managers. This book highlights practical, psychology-based strategies that help you build trust, improve communication, and create healthier, more productive teams. Explore the site to learn how to lead with confidence, authenticity, and purpose.

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"After all, what is the purpose of a leader if not to serve as a role model"

By Brenda Bardaels

BRENDA BARDAELS

Non-Fiction Author

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Let�’s wrap up the month of November with intention, leading by example, one page at a time.

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Shoutout to the troops and service members. You are an important reason why Not Your Average Leader book exists. Honoring all our Veterans this Veteran’s Day.

As a service member author, unfortunately I do love…

A 6 a.m. workout like it’s a personality trait.
Outworking my own potential.
Turning pressure into performance.
Rewriting the rules I wasn’t supposed to break.
Pushing limits that were never mine to begin with.
Doing the work when no one’s watching.
Being underestimated.
Proving strong women can be soft, strategic, and unstoppable.
Turning hard lessons into pages that lead others forward.
A bookshelf that looks like a battleground.
Showing up when it would be easier to sit down.
Evidence-based confidence, not burnout.
Turning hard lessons into clear insights.
Making every voice a catalyst.

Thank you to @wearoya for the Science-Backed Gear to Keep Heroes Cool and Healthy (and fun photoshoot!)

Coffee chats are our favorite 🍂

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Did you know you can order me on womenveteransalliance.com for just $5.55? (Link in bio)

As a service member, Bre the author is passionate about specifically helping other service members and veterans find meaningful work through leadership after service.

Thank you @ladyveterans for your support and continued mission to empower Women Veterans. Happy early Veteran’s Day!

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Every book has a journey, this is author Bre’s journey in finding inspiration to help people find careers they love.

Pick up the book and be inspired. Link in bio

Are you a manager or a leader? Are you a visionary, a coach, a strategist? There are so many paths you can take in developing your identity as a leader.

Which one do you identify with the most? Let’s start the conversation today and drop it in the comments!

Nobody puts Not Your Average Leader in the corner! Have you picked up a copy yet? Let’s have a discussion, would love to hear your perspective and experiences navigating leadership in the workplace.

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Welcome to the traveling book series where we’ll be sharing our book’s adventures! This week, we got cozy at @kona_coffee_district, catching up with a friend. And fall was in the air! What’s your favorite fall drink to pair up with a good read?

Just because you got the promotion, doesn’t always mean you’re ready to be a leader. AND THAT’S OK! Learn what it takes to be a good leader and get the right tools to help you successfully transition.

This book will get you off to the right start. Need a consult, let us know! Bre’s here to support your journey.

October is National Book Month, and this book is the perfect read to add to your list 📚. Dive into powerful leadership lessons, advocate for diverse voices, and explore a journey that redefines workplace wellness.

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Why Not Your Average Leader Stands Out:

✨ Written by Brenda, a career coach with years of experience helping veterans transition to civilian careers.
✨ Tackles real, practical questions she’s been asked on the job.
✨ Breaks down leadership theories + styles into actionable insights.
✨ Expands your perspective on what it means to lead effectively.

This isn’t just another leadership book, it’s your guide to leading differently. 💡

Available on Amazon, link in bio

Meet Bre, the powerhouse behind Not Your Average Leader!

With expertise in workforce development, career coaching, supporting people in military transitions, and a deep background in clinical and occupational health psychology, she’s redefining what leadership looks like.

Her mission? To make leadership diverse, practical, and positive.

Follow for actionable leadership tips, exclusive behind-the-scenes moments, and everything you need to know about Not Your Average Leader.

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✨ Delegating isn’t a weakness, it’s a leadership superpower. 💼💪

When you let go of control, you create space for growth, for you and your team.
Trust your people. Share the load. Focus on what only you can do.

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Any job can become overwhelming, regardless of your level of skill. It’s okay to make yourself a priority when you are feeling overworked or at the edge. How does this look like?

-Take a break when you need to.
-Schedule preventative checkups with your health care provider.
-Take a longer and healthier lunch.
-Exercise often.
-Delegate work.
-Listen to your body. When you need a break, food, movement or sleep, you will feel it.

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This being:

your #newposition
That job that #you want
That #speech you will deliver
A #leap of #faith

You got this. You’ve been preparing yourself for a long time. All those experiences you previously had, will pay off now. #itstime

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#justgo

Repeat this words to yourself whenever you face a fear to action at work.

“Oh yes you can”

#leadtheway #leading #leaders #bebrave #yougotthis #ohyesyoucan

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