The Kind of Leadership That Sparks Innovation | Elizabeth Bieniek

The Kind of Leadership That Sparks Innovation | Elizabeth Bieniek

56:43 Oct 24, 2025
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Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!What if your next season wasn’t about doing more, but dreaming bigger?Whether you're craving rest, adventure, or soul-nourishing connection, there’s something beautiful waiting for you.Space to Dream RetreatPhineas Wright House EventsParis Christmas Markets TripWelcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place.In this episode, Wendy sits down with Elizabeth Bieniek, tech pioneer, leadership consultant, and author of Cake on Tuesday: 25 Lessons to Unlock Corporate Innovation. Elizabeth shares her journey of leaving corporate America after 20+ years to launch her own consulting practice, publish her book, and start a podcast all while discovering what it means to say yes to herself in midlife.They explore: Why culture isn't a luxury, but the foundation of innovationThe value of disagreement, vulnerability, and psychological safety in leadershipHow to navigate the messy middle of any venture and focus on the gain, not the gapThis conversation is packed with wisdom for anyone leading teams, starting something new, or learning to trust themselves as the CEO of their own life. Connect with Elizabeth:Get her book: Cake on TuesdayInstagram @cakeontuesdayLinkedInElizabethBieniek.comWendy's Appearance on the Cake on Tuesday PodcastReferenced in this Episode:The Gap & The Gain & Who Not How by Dan SullivanNow, Discover Your Strengths________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wri
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