Why Peaceful Leadership Matters More Than Ever | Sophie Badré | S1 E18
Download MP3In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with leadership coach and global thinker Sophie Badré to explore what it truly means to lead in a multicultural world. Sophie unpacks the concept of peaceful leadership—a style rooted in kindness, self-awareness, and authentic communication—and why it’s becoming essential in today’s complex global landscape.
From her rich experiences working across cultures, Sophie shares insights into how adaptability, intuition, and cultural sensitivity shape a leader’s effectiveness. The conversation dives deep into how leaders can build legacy through alignment, emotional intelligence, and genuine human connection, rather than authority or ego.
Learn more about Sophie at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-badré
Website: www.peaceful-leadership.com
Email: sophie@peaceful-leadership.com
Mentioned this episode:
Daniel Barenboim: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD7QUSiWc7QBP2XGRMGwjEg
Butterfly Effect book: https://amzn.to/3Zjfq6R
Dash poem: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/the-dash-poem-by-linda-ellis/
"I heard you die twice. Once when they bury you in the grave. And the second is the last time when someone mentions your name.": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OrLroFa0AI&t=66s
The Culture Map: https://amzn.to/43bWlVq
Radical Candor: https://amzn.to/43hO6HC
Questions Are the Answer: https://amzn.to/431g5wg
Produced by: The AGN Group, Host: Angela Gill Nelms, Producer: Katie Hart
Tagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.
Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.com
About The AGN Group:
At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com.
Social Media Channels:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2
Want to be a Podcast Guest?
If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email brave@badassleaderspodcast.com
@AngelaGillNelms
From her rich experiences working across cultures, Sophie shares insights into how adaptability, intuition, and cultural sensitivity shape a leader’s effectiveness. The conversation dives deep into how leaders can build legacy through alignment, emotional intelligence, and genuine human connection, rather than authority or ego.
Learn more about Sophie at:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-badré
Website: www.peaceful-leadership.com
Email: sophie@peaceful-leadership.com
Mentioned this episode:
Daniel Barenboim: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD7QUSiWc7QBP2XGRMGwjEg
Butterfly Effect book: https://amzn.to/3Zjfq6R
Dash poem: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/the-dash-poem-by-linda-ellis/
"I heard you die twice. Once when they bury you in the grave. And the second is the last time when someone mentions your name.": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OrLroFa0AI&t=66s
The Culture Map: https://amzn.to/43bWlVq
Radical Candor: https://amzn.to/43hO6HC
Questions Are the Answer: https://amzn.to/431g5wg
Produced by: The AGN Group, Host: Angela Gill Nelms, Producer: Katie Hart
Tagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.
Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.com
About The AGN Group:
At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com.
Social Media Channels:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/
Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2
Want to be a Podcast Guest?
If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email brave@badassleaderspodcast.com
@AngelaGillNelms
Creators and Guests
Host
Angela Gill Nelms
Angela Gill Nelms is a founder, board leader, podcaster, and award-winning entrepreneur with a career spanning SaaS, medical devices, biotech, and clinical research. She builds high-impact teams and organizations rooted in culture, resilience, and strategic execution—helping innovators move ideas from lab to market and leaders grow with intention. She hosts three podcasts that reflect her mission to elevate leadership and accelerate biomedical innovation: Badass Leaders Podcast, Holy Shift! Biomedical Breakthroughs Shaping Tomorrow, and Recovery Advocate Network: Coffee & Conversation. Across each show, Angela creates space for honest conversations that drive impact, reduce stigma, and shape the future of leadership and health. A Georgia Tech Academy of Distinguished Alumni honoree and INC 500 award recipient, Angela serves on multiple boards across innovation and mental health ecosystems. Outside of work, she’s beekeeping, blacksmithing, turning wood, or training—6× IRONMAN and lifelong advocate for humans being human.
Producer
Katie Hart
Katie Hart is the Senior Client Relations Manager and Executive Podcast Producer at The AGN Group, where she leads podcast production, brand strategy, and client experience from concept to launch. Equal parts creative and operational powerhouse, she guides clients through branding, recording, and distribution while ensuring every detail runs seamlessly. Known as a customer experience magician, Katie is passionate about making every client and guest feel seen, supported, and celebrated—delivering a five-star experience that amplifies bold stories and builds meaningful impact.
