Holistic Leadership in Action
How Peggy Rajski Balances Strategy, Intuition, and Discernment to Drive Change
Guest Introduction
Peggy Rajski, a visionary leader and creative force whose holistic approach to leadership has influenced change across film, education, and the nonprofit world. As the founder of The Trevor Project, Peggy has played a pivotal role in the organization's evolution over nearly three decades, guiding the organization through a critical period of transition marked by cultural shifts and resource constraints.
With more than forty years of leadership experience—spanning her Oscar-winning film work to her tenure as Dean of the School of Film and Television at LMU—Peggy brings a rare blend of emotional intelligence, deep listening, creative insight, and system-level thinking to every challenge she meets.
In this conversation, Peggy Rajski and Seb Wichmann explore the nuances of leadership, focusing on the importance of intuition, values, and the balance of feminine and masculine energies. Peggy shares her experiences with the Trevor Project, discussing the challenges of navigating organizational growth and the need for clear values. They emphasize the significance of discernment in decision-making and the role of storytelling in inspiring others. The discussion highlights the complexities of leadership in a rapidly changing world and the necessity of cultivating both intuition and emotional intelligence.