Tinsley English, Author of Grit, Growth and Gumption for Women (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 767)
This episode of North Fulton Business Radio features Tinsley English, an experienced operations leader and author of Grit, Growth and Gumption for Women: Three Keys to Lead Yourself and Others with Confidence. Tinsley joins host John Ray to discuss her work and the unique journey of writing her book in 60 days. Tinsley shares her expertise in the insurance industry, her insights into leadership, and the pivotal moments of her career that inspired her to write a guide aiming at empowering women to confidently lead. She debunks several leadership myths, discusses setting “North Star” goals, and explains the significance of grit, growth, and gumption in personal and professional development. The conversation also touches upon the importance of mentorship, strategic networking, and fostering a supportive environment for women to achieve their leadership aspirations.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Tinsley English
Tinsley is a renowned operations leader, keynote speaker, and creator of the G-Force Code, a system that empowers women to embrace their true leadership abilities.
With over a decade of experience mentoring high-achieving women, Tinsley uses a straightforward approach to quickly overcome challenges and nurture genuine leadership rooted in resilience and determination.
Tinsley has extensive experience in the global insurance sector, spanning two decades. She holds a Risk Management and Insurance degree from The University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, and a Certification in Driving Transformation Through Innovation and Resilience from Emory University.
Tinsley is a frequently featured media personality recognized as an authority on female leadership and previously served on the board of a non-profit organization dedicated to women’s empowerment.
In her spare time, Tinsley enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family, and making new friends.
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Topics Discussed in this Episode
00:00 Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
01:20 Introducing Tinsley English: Author of Grit, Growth and Gumption for Women
02:10 The Journey to Writing: A Rapid Process Fueled by Inspiration
04:37 Leadership Lessons: From Early Challenges to Empowering Others
06:32 Debunking Leadership Myths and Embracing Continuous Learning
08:35 Setting North Star Goals: Aligning Personal Vision with Action
15:05 The Importance of Mentorship and Networking for Women in Leadership
18:29 Exploring the Three Gs: Grit, Growth, and Gumption
28:11 Who Should Read from Grit, Growth and Gumption for Women?
32:47 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations
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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray
With over 760 shows and having featured over 1,200 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!
The show welcomes a wide variety of business, non-profit, and community leaders to get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates business by sharing positive business stories that traditional media ignore. Some media leans left. Some media leans right. We lean business.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.
The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.
John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.
