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Defying Gravity: Lessons from Wicked for Women Who Dare to Lead
If you’ve ever watched Wicked, you know Elphaba’s moment of defying gravity isn’t just about flying—it’s about breaking free from the limits placed on her. For so many of us, the ceilings we hit are real—glass ceilings of gender bias, inequities, and lack of access to opportunities. But what about the other ceilings? The invisible ones built from stories we’ve been conditioned to believe?
Poised and Powerful Leadership
I believe leadership – true, impactful leadership – is a blend of being poised and powerful. But what does that really mean for us, today, in our lives and careers or businesses?
Self-Awareness and Empathy
Empathy can transform your leadership approach, making it more inclusive, adaptive, and impactful. It's about leveraging that emotional intelligence to not just achieve goals but to enrich and uplift those around you.
A Teachable Posture: Why Mindset Matters
By embracing our role as perpetual students of life, we open ourselves up to limitless possibilities for learning and growth. It takes humility and self-awareness to admit that there is always room for improvement.
Intuition: Do You Trust Yours?
Do you trust your intuition? Or do you dismiss or deny it because you don't like what it is telling you? I’ve learned along the way to lean into that inner guidance and to hear the way it communicates to me, and it has made a huge difference in how I make decisions or perceive situations.
Your “Vibe” May Matter More Than You Realize
Your energy or “vibe” is not just a physical force; it is a culmination of your thoughts, emotions, and authentic essence. When harnessed effectively, it becomes a catalyst for transformation and an essential component of your leadership toolkit. By understanding and optimizing your energetic presence, you can unlock a whole new level of leadership brilliance.
Unapologetic Leadership
Leading unapologetically means embracing your authentic self and fearlessly stepping into your role as a leader. It means owning your strengths, weakness and unique perspectives without feeling the need to conform or apologize for who you are.
Overthinking: Is it the silent barrier to your growth and success?
Overthinking not only hinders our decision-making but also affects our overall well-being. It robs us of the present moment, leaving us unfulfilled and disconnected from our true potential. By constantly dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, we miss out on the opportunities right in front of us. Fortunately, there are practical strategies that can help us break free from the cycle of excessive rumination and self-doubt.
The Consequences of Stress and Burnout: Teetering on the “Glass Cliff”
At times of corporate turmoil, it's not uncommon for companies to appoint women, to steer the ship. This is the glass cliff in action - a phenomenon where women ascend to power during a crisis or downturn, placing them in inherently unstable positions with a higher failure risk. If you grappling with this or similar, here are a couple of options to avoid burnout.
Committing to Your Purpose: Lessons From Gran Turismo
Success, especially in leadership and personal growth, requires commitment. It's not just about taking the step to join a course, program, or cohort; it's about committing to the journey, to the effort, and the belief in oneself. Like the Gran Turismo journey, when clients work with me for at least six months, they are not just investing time and resources; they are embarking on a journey of transformation that makes that initial investment reap gains that could blow their minds!
Boundaries: A Leadership Game Changer
Let’s embrace the power of setting healthy boundaries. When we create workplace cultures that value and respect our needs that’s when we can shine brightly. Here’s how boundaries help you in leadership.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Your Brilliance
Whether you’re a seasoned executive leader or an emerging one, as women many of us struggle with imposter syndrome. It shows up when we are in periods of career transition or elevation. In this post I share a novel way to address it.
Are You Ready to Invest in Your Professional Growth?
To evolve, reinvent, or to become a leveled-up version of yourself, you need to go deeper. What’s that worth to you? As an executive or founder, how much are you willing to invest in your personal and profesional growth?
A Window into Transformational Leadership
Many women aren’t aware of how default modes of being may hurt rather than help us. This is part of the powerful work I do with clients in my Unveil Your Brilliance signature program. Here’s an example of leadership transformation in action.
A New Type of Needed Leadership Development for Women
Regenerative leadership offers a holistic, innovative, and collaborative approach to leadership that focuses on the success of all people in an organization’s ecosystem. As women, we need to embrace this new way of leading.
The Secret to Navigating a Career Transition or Pivot
Whatever has brought you to a season of career transition, reinvention or pivoting, as a leader, executive or entrepreneur, believe that shifting your posture and setting the course for a new future IS possible. It may just take going through a journey of transformation to emerge with clarity, confidence, and courage. Read on.
The Unveiled Way Way
The Unveiled Way is a marathon and not a sprint. It is a journey of unveiling and evolving into the leader you need to become to make your impact. Learn more
Cultivate Your Leadership Presence
Your personal brand is a blueprint for how you want the world to see you in your business/profession. A large aspect of your personal brand is your leadership presence. Leadership presence is tied very closely to your own beliefs about yourself, your confidence in your abilities, your "POSTURE" as a leader and your visual presentation. Learn more
The Urgency of Now for Empathetic Leadership
The world we live in now is calling for a different type of leader. A woman that is potently aligned with her brilliance. A woman who leads from her heart. Because you’re a distinct type of leader in a unique time, you want a strategist, co-creator, and coach who can help you operate from your intuition, harness the full power of your gifts, and envision a future that may be unconventional, distinct, or new.
Polish Your Shine Girl!
My book It’s Your Time to Shine Girl is just a taste of the transformative work I do with the women I partner with. When I unveil brilliance, I help you get clarity about the Truth of your purpose and work with you to map out a strategy for how you get there. Here’s why you want to polish your shine.