Standing in Your Power: A Conversation with Denise Foss on Self-Leadership and Transformation

Discover how Denise’s journey from dance to leadership led her to create a powerful deck focused on helping individuals reclaim their strength and authenticity. In this episode, we explore the nuances of standing in your power, navigating unexpected challenges, and cultivating resilience within yourself and teams.In this episode:

• Denise shares her story of transition from a dance career to leadership roles and why she created her "Stand in Your Power" deck.
• The importance of presence, awareness, and intuition in professional and personal settings.
• How to recognize and navigate moments where you lose connection to your power.
• The five ways to utilize the deck for individual growth and team development.
• The insight, inspiration, and integration framework—three key steps to embodying new perspectives.
• Practical ideas for group or team activities using the deck, including retreats, meetings, and social gatherings.
• Denise’s holistic coaching approach that integrates life design, movement, and leadership development.
• Her philosophy of “and”—embracing dualities and holding space for contradictions.
• The ongoing journey of self-evolution and the importance of self-compassion and patience.

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Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Denise and the theme of standing in your power
02:50 - How Denise’s background shaped her approach to leadership and self-awareness
06:00 - The pivotal moment that inspired her deck creation
09:15 - Understanding what it truly means to stand in your power
12:45 - Tools Denise used to reconnect during a challenging leadership moment
14:58 - Exploring Layla Delia’s quote and its relationship to power
16:15 - The "and" philosophy: holding multiple truths simultaneously
19:40 - How the deck works: insight, inspiration, and integration
21:30 - Five creative ways to use the deck for personal and group growth
26:30 - The importance of mindful reflection and active embodiment
29:00 - Denise's coaching practice and holistic approach to living a fulfilled life
33:15 - Embracing multi-passionate identities in coaching and life design
37:10 - What Denise hopes listeners will take away: becoming and transformation
39:50 - Special offer: a free shipping code for the deck and how to connect with Denise
41:10 - Final words: celebrating personal power and ongoing growthResources & Links:Connect with Denise:Special Offer:
Use code POWER26 at checkout for free shipping on the deck. This promo is valid until May 31, 2026, and is available only in the US.Note: This episode was released on April 26, 2026. Stay inspired and continue to step confidently into your power!