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.

Maybe you got tired of all the criticism and backlash you endured for speaking up or standing out the way you were “supposed” to as a woman. So you held yourself back, muted yourself, and hid your superpowers to the point where you may have even forgotten what they are and how you feel when you permit your full self to shine. In the new world of work, visibility is more important than ever, but you can’t hide under a rock if you want to advance and to be impactful. The world needs your brand of brilliance whether it knows it or not. There are people out here yearning for someone just like you to say what’s in your heart, to be who you’re meant to be, to build and create the products, services, or experiences you have been uniquely shaped to birth.

Navigating complex corporate dynamics is no joke and often as women we tell ourselves that we should play small rather than risk backlash, consequences or judgment.

You can have the best of intentions when setting goals or making decisions but if you aren't aware of how you tend to sabotage those very intentions, then you will likely not get the outcomes you want.

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.

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.

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!

Your strengths, talents, and expertise want to shine more brightly in this season of your life, because you have been called to lead in a purpose you are especially designed to fulfill. So aren’t you tired of kicking the “invest in my professional growth” can down the road? The time is NOW. May this post demonstrate the benefit of surrendering and going with the flow rather than trying to control the results you want in your life and career.

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.

If you’re looking for a breakthrough, needing clarity to move forward confidently, desiring to get unstuck, or need a co-visionary o help you chart a course forward, I invite you to partake in a special leadership development coaching session—my Momentum AccelerateHer. Learn more.

Are you feeling stuck in your career and unsure how to move forward? Let the beauty of fall inspire you to take the first steps in getting unstuck

The cycles of life are part of many aspects of our lives, including our careers. The season of Autumn is all about receiving and celebrating our growth, achievements, and wins. But as a high achiever, how good are you at taking the time to savor your win? I pray my testimony about my business Elan Image Management inspires you to savor your successes more intentionally.

In the in-between timeline that is a transition, you’re typically letting go of something old, and moving forward with something new. Release and shed the old and fully step into the infinite possibilities of the new so you can set yourself up for career success.

You’re not just an employee. You're a personal brand. My Resume Rebrand service helps you to showcase your unique brilliance. This IS the service you want to leverage to document your skills, strengths, and superpowers so they stand out rather than your job titles.