Ep 52. The Journey to Transformational Leadership with Sonja Mustiful

What does it really take to become a transformational leader—and why is self-awareness the starting point?

In this episode of the TroopHR podcast, Taylor Bradley sits down with Sonja Mustiful, executive coach and founder of Essence of Coaching, to explore the journey of transformational leadership in today’s ever-evolving workplace. Sonja breaks down the difference between leadership and title, introduces the concept of “connection quotient” alongside emotional intelligence, and shares practical strategies for building trust through transparency, accountability, and integrity. From leveraging 360-degree feedback to navigating change with clarity, this conversation offers HR executives and people leaders actionable insights on how to move from inspiration to true integration—while modeling the behaviors they want to see across their organizations.

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Credits
 TroopHR Founder: Tracy Avin
 Show Producer: Nicole Fealey
 Show Host: Taylor Bradley

Note: Transcripts generated by AI.