The Invisible Power Dynamics Shaping Your Life with Julie Cullinane

Power is present in far more of our lives than we may realize. It shows up in boardrooms and leadership roles, but also in friendships, marriages, calendars, conversations, boundaries, attention, and the seemingly small decisions we make every day. In this episode of the InspirED Podcast, Andrea sits down with executive coach, leadership advisor, and longtime friend Julie Cullinane for a conversation about the invisible power dynamics shaping our lives, and what it means to use our power well. Rather than defining power primarily as control, she defines it as capacity: our ability to create, influence, act, and make things happen in the world. That distinction opens up an entirely different conversation. Andrea and Julie explore the difference between having formal power and actually feeling powerful, including why someone can hold an impressive title, oversee hundreds of people, manage significant resources, and still feel deeply uncomfortable owning their authority. Ultimately, this conversation invites a different relationship with power. Not power over other people. But the power to create, the power with others, and the agency to consciously decide where your time, energy, attention, influence, and effort belong. Because while none of us are all-powerful, Julie offers an important reminder: We may have more power, and less control, than we think. ... CHAPTERS 00:45 Introduction to Good Power 02:25 The Journey to Understanding Power 05:26 Defining Power: Capacity vs Control 08:14 Vision and Mindset in Power Dynamics 09:13 The Identity of Power: Feeling Powerful vs Having Power 11:21 Frameworks for Good Power 15:09 Power in Relationships and Nature 18:20 Micro Moments of Power Dynamics 20:06 Understanding Personal Power and Its Threats 24:10 Reclaiming Time and Attention 28:51 The Importance of Community and Support 33:53 Navigating Power Dynamics in a Complex World 40:28 Creating Your Own Reality 41:15 Deep Dive Realignment VIP Day ... RESOURCES ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Julie Cullinane Avia Leadership Partners Andrea De La Cerda ⁠Deep Dive Realignment VIP Day⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Business Audit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The InspirED Rewrite⁠⁠⁠⁠ TAG ANDREA ON INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andreadlc_coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ... CONNECT WITH KANDULA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kandula Blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . ABOUT ANDREA DE LA CERDA Andrea De La Cerda is a highly accomplished communications professional with over 25 years of experience in the fields of advertising, communications, and marketing. Throughout her career, Andrea has held key positions in renowned advertising agencies, brand consultancies, and in-house marketing departments before creating Kandula. She possesses a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, allowing her to develop innovative communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Andrea received both her B.A. in Advertising and Business Administration and an M.A. in Education from Pepperdine. She holds her Accreditation in Public Relations and is a member of PRSA.