When we lack leadership/executive presence, especially when giving a speech, participating in a debate, or leading a team, the cost is high.  Our posture, visibility, and energetics play a pivotal role in how we are perceived and how effectively we lead.

We can wield our power like a hammer or like a light bulb. We get to choose. If power is employed not as a hammer, but as a light bulb, the ability to influence, inspire, and create positive change is more evident.

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?

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.

Most people are unclear about what they are here to do and so many have given up on the notion of finding their calling or purpose (or perhaps never even had it). Hear this truth: YOU are DESTINED to do something remarkable with your life –it is what you are divinely designed to do. You are CHOSEN and EQUIPPED to make a specific impact in your sphere of influence. If you dare to believe that MORE is possible, that belief will carry you to the reality of what you most desire, as you take steps forward each day.

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. IT IS YOUR TIME to do what you were born to do.

Most of us are familiar with the term 'glass ceiling' - the unseen barrier hindering women from top corporate roles. Yet, there's a lesser-known but equally critical concept: the 'glass cliff'. This metaphor extends the challenge beyond just reaching leadership positions. It's about the precariousness that often accompanies these roles, especially for Black women and women of color. This results in a role fraught with unsustainable workloads, lack of support, and unrecognized efforts, leading to burnout and frustration. You can change that!

So many of us live lives smaller than we’re meant to or designed for because we do not have faith in who we are and WHOSE we are! And what gets in the way of that? F.E.A.R.

Have you considered what it means to truly shine in your career? For each of us, the definition of shining is personal, rooted in our unique passions, aspirations, and values. Shining can be about aligning with our purpose, expressing our authentic selves, and making a meaningful impact in the arenas we’re in.

How long will you wait before you unveil your full magnificence? You are meant to grow and evolve, come to a higher level of self-awareness, serve your tribe with grace and ease, and shine your light as the beacon you’re called to be. To fulfill your divinely designed destiny, your cup has to be filled and your modus operandi is going to look different than other people because you need to operate from a playbook that allows your brilliance to be fully unveiled! With any growth or leveling up, it is crucial to have support from a guide who can help you remove the veils in the way of your sight and light and help you to value yourself for the precious blessing you are. Support is here for you in so many ways but YOU have to be ready and willing to receive it.

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.

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.

Part of transformation is letting go of the old. Another word for “letting go” is shedding—the old, the things that hold you back, old perspectives, old clothes that no longer fit, relationships past their due dates, roles that we’ve outgrown, old environments, etc. When do you know it is time to shed something? Read more to learn the signs.

Let us reflect a bit on that thing that often gets overlooked: our own well-being and personal growth. When we neglect our own health and happiness, it can have a significant impact on those around us too. With that in mind, I want you to ask yourself three simple questions.

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.

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