Courtney Robinson shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Courtney, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
If I had to choose between intelligence, energy, or integrity, I’d land on integrity. Intelligence is important, of course, but I don’t see it as the ultimate guide. Wisdom and understanding, for me, come from God and the work of the Holy Spirit within. Energy matters too, but it comes and goes; it’s something you cultivate, not something that anchors you. Integrity, though, is constant. It’s about truth, as well as staying true to your values, your word, and your core self. It’s the foundation that informs how I make decisions, lead others, and navigate life. Without it, intelligence and energy can drift, but integrity keeps everything aligned.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
What would it look like if you showed up every day fully aligned with your values, your purpose, and your calling, and nothing could shake you off course? That’s the space I help leaders step into. I’m Courtney Robinson, and through Bold Identity Leadership™, I guide leaders to bridge identity, presence, strategy, and results by living with integrity that radiates both inside and out.
In the Bold Faith Leadership Lab™, Christian women align purpose with presence and step boldly into God-assigned leadership. At the same time, the Bold Identity Leadership Academy™ equips leaders in corporate and academic spaces to communicate with authority, strengthen their presence, and drive real-world impact.
What fuels me is doing this work in real time, navigating growth, collaboration, and leadership while living out the same principles I teach. For me, leadership isn’t just about strategy or titles; it’s about alignment, courage, and the kind of authenticity that transforms both you and the world around you.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
One of the people who saw me clearly before I could see myself was my high school English teacher, Mrs. Gooch. I was a member of the Thespian Society and part of her senior leadership class, and she had us write about where we saw ourselves in the future. At 18, I wrote about being a wife and a mother, the “expected” path I thought was right. When she read it, she gently challenged me, saying she saw me differently: she saw me as a career-driven woman who could make a significant impact in the world.
At the time, I couldn’t yet imagine that version of myself. Her insight planted a seed that shaped how I view potential, authenticity, and purpose. Decades later, I find myself living in that vision, now leading, building communities, and helping others step fully into who they are.
Looking back, it’s remarkable to realize how much of the person I’ve become, and the leader I’ve grown into, stems from being seen clearly long before I could see it myself. That full-circle moment reminds me why I do the work I do: helping others recognize and embrace what’s already within them and the potential they sometimes don’t yet embody.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There have been more than a few times I’ve wanted to give up, not on life, but on the calling. The expectations, both self‑imposed and society‑imposed, of who I’m supposed to be can get heavy. And when you carry a calling that feels bigger than you, there are moments you wonder if it would just be easier to lay it down.
But what I’ve learned is this: if it were easy, I could do it in my own strength. It’s precisely because it’s not easy that I know it’s a God thing. The hard parts keep me reliant on Him. Every time I reach the edge of my own ability, I’m reminded that my purpose was never meant to be powered by me alone.
So, yes. I’ve wanted to give up on the calling more than once. But what keeps drawing me back is the desire to stay aligned with what God has for me. My purpose is to help women understand, appreciate, and embody their identity in Christ, so the way they show up reflects who they truly are. That’s not an easy road, but it’s the only one that feels like home.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
The cultural value I protect at all costs is my faith. My Christian faith, Kingdom values, isn’t something I separate from work, leadership, or life. It’s the lens through which I make every decision, lead every team, and engage with the world. In a culture that often encourages compartmentalizing belief and action, I hold fast to the principle that true impact flows from alignment with God. Without that, nothing I do has lasting purpose or meaning.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
If I laid down my name, my titles, and my possessions, what would remain is the lives I’ve touched, the women I’ve helped step into their God-given identity, the leaders I’ve guided to show up with clarity and courage, the people who walk away knowing their worth and potential. Legacy isn’t in accolades or recognition; it’s in the transformation, alignment, and authenticity we leave behind. When all else fades, it’s the impact on hearts and minds that endures, and that’s the story I want to be true of my life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://paperbell.me/boldidentityleadership
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Nathaly Tabares – Branding Photographer, Visual Strategist
