In this episode of the She Means Business podcast, hosts Gail Banack and Ilana Santone welcome Fiona Stevenson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the Idea Suite, an innovation agency. Fiona shares her journey from studying psychology to founding her agency, emphasizing the importance of energy in business and innovation. She discusses how to maintain energy, build a culture of innovation, and the significance of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership. Fiona provides practical tips for fostering creativity and innovation within teams, highlighting that everyone has the potential to be creative. The conversation concludes with Fiona's advice to her younger self about embracing imperfection and authenticity.

Key Takeaways:

• Energy plays a crucial role in business success and creativity.
• Building a culture of innovation requires psychological safety and leadership support.
• Everyone is inherently creative, but corporate culture can stifle this creativity.
• Intentionality in decision-making is key to maintaining energy and focus.
• Surrounding yourself with energizing people enhances creativity and productivity.
• Failure should be embraced as a learning opportunity in innovation.
• Innovation strategies must align with overall business goals.
• Vulnerability in leadership fosters authentic connections and growth.
• Practicing energy audits can help individuals identify what energizes or drains them.

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