Have you ever wondered how some leaders seem to rise effortlessly always prepared, composed, and ready for what’s next?

Listen in as Shontra Powell, Senior Executive at Hubbell Incorporated and Founder and Host of Proven Not Perfect™ Podcast, talks with Host Natalie Benamou and shares how intention, preparation, and authenticity can transform your career trajectory.

From her start in finance to global leadership roles at GE and Hubbell, Shontra reveals the mindset that helped her build credibility and open doors throughout her journey. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful:

“Know the job, make the main thing the main thing, and the rest will build an incredible reputation and open doors you didn’t even know you wanted to knock on.” — Shontra Powell

This episode is filled with wisdom for women navigating leadership transitions, preparing for board service, or simply ready to show up at a higher level every day.

3 Lessons from Shontra Powell

1. Show up ready, always. Preparation builds credibility and trust. Over-delivering means you’re dependable, consistent, and grounded in purpose.

2. Your career path doesn’t have to be straight. Every pivot adds perspective and resilience. Growth happens in the moments between certainty and change.

3. Clarity creates opportunity. When you know your “why” and articulate your impact, the right doors open—often faster than you expect.

Learn how showing up prepared and staying grounded in purpose can elevate your presence, strengthen your influence, and create lasting impact.

Thank you Shontra for being our featured speaker. Special gratitude to Kellogg Women@EMBA where Shontra and Natalie met through a program where she and Naomi Kent were featured speakers.

Connect with Shontra Powell:

Shontra Powell is a proven corporate executive, leading global organizations through transformations, growth and high risk environments, Y2k, 2008 Financial Crisis, Digital Transformation, and Global Pandemic. Called upon as an effective people leader, Shontra has mentored many. She now expands her impact sharing meaningful podcast conversations with an audience of women driven for success, who enjoy talking about business, leadership, network, selfcare, and spirituality.

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Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

Connect with Natalie Benamou

Natalie Benamou is Founder of HerCsuite®, a professional women's network and portfolio career company. HerCsuite® focuses on supporting women discovering what's NEXT in the second half of their careers. Signature programs include board readiness, women entrepreneurs and portfolio careers all leveraging AI. She also serves as President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit bridging the care communication gap and improving health outcomes for women.

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