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Manifest Your Desires: Dream Big. Believe Bigger.
As we journey through life, the power of self-belief acts as our guiding light, illuminating the path toward realizing our deepest desires. It's this unwavering confidence in ourselves that shapes the outcomes we dare to dream of that we want to see become reality. Yet, understanding our worth and embodying that belief is only part of the equation. The gap between where we stand and where we wish to be often requires more than just self-assurance; it often calls for aligned support, and a guiding hand(s) to help bridge the divide.
Personal Brand: What Do You Want People to Know About You?
Think of your personal brand of what people say about you when you’re not in the room. What would you want them to say about you? Whether you are intentional about it or not, you are creating a personal brand with everything interaction folks have with you; you are your own walking advertisement. It is important to understand what brand image you are conveying and how to develop a Unique Value Proposition that positions you for success.
“Shine” In Your Career
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.
Ready to shine and our need for community
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.
A Few Things About Me
At a certain point in my life, even though I was great at my job, I knew it was not my purpose. For years I’d been trying to find that right gig that would light up my heart. When I found image consulting, my inner fire was ignited. This was it! So I left the comfort, security, steady pay, and familiarity of my career to leap into the unknown where I had no road map, guide, or certainty. But I had an inner fire, passion, faith, and belief that I had what it took to make it happen. But I realized there are aspects of my life I’m pretty private about and my growth edge with authenticity is to be more open about those when appropriate and in the right context. To lean into that muscle today, here are a few things you may not know about me...maybe.
Pause and Rest
There is SO much power in the pause. When I can slow down and listen to what my heart and gut are saying to me, I realize that some of my choices are misaligned with my true desires. Because at those times, I’m operating in reactive mode versus one of intentionality.
Your Uplevel is Waiting For You
Sometimes, we hold ourselves back without even realizing it. We allow self-doubt, fear of judgment, or the comfort of staying in our comfort zones to hinder our progress. We question whether we have what it takes to reach that next level and hesitate to step into our full potential. But remember, growth happens outside of our comfort zones. It's in those moments of vulnerability that we discover our true potential and make a lasting impact.
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.
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.
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 Importance of Self-Advocacy in Leadership
A huge part of self-advocacy is asking for help. Discover why this simple task is important for you to lean into as a leader and woman of influence.
Cultivating Your Leadership Brand
As a leader on the rise or rising, personal branding is important because it is a way for you to establish and consistently reinforce who you are and what you uniquely offer in the workplace. Use my What is Your Leadership Brand assessment to begin to craft a powerful brand that can represent you authentically as a leader.