You’ve made it through the week. You’re still settling into the new routine, the new tools and the new conversations. For some reason you feel as if you haven’t progressed as far as you thought you would…The conversations you are having with yourself are less than supportive.
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and one of the two of you are either reading emails, looking at your phones or daydreaming about what you have to do next and where you would rather be? If you are the recipient of this, how does it make you feel? If you are doing it to someone else, how do you think they are feeling? There is nothing more important than showing someone that you are interested in what they are.
Boundaries aren’t selfish…they’re brave.
When you create boundaries, you’re not shutting others out… you are saying YES to yourself.
And yet, many women find themselves struggling with this simple but powerful act. Why? Because we’re taught that everything is a priority. Everyone’s needs matter. Every opportunity should be seized.
How many times in your life have you been told to “just be yourself”? It sounds simple, but when you’re facing challenges or watching others pass you by, it can feel anything but easy.
Women in leadership often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities, expectations and pressures. Whether it’s saying yes to another project, mentoring a colleague or attending yet another meeting, the ability to set boundaries can feel like an uphill battle.
Whenever the phrase work-life balance comes up, you can almost hear the collective sigh. Eyes roll, stress rises, visions of jammed calendars dance in your head…and someone inevitably says, “it’s a myth…it’s like chasing perfection.” And honestly, doesn’t it feel that way?
Self-confidence can be a powerful differentiator between people who reach their goals and those who hold back. To lead with purpose, you must know yourself, grow yourself and believe in yourself.
When you think of someone in the C-suite or at the executive level, what image comes to mind? For most people, it’s power, prestige, prosperity and influence…like something out of a movie. But there’s another side of that perfect puzzle that many don’t see.
As someone who has spent years building and nurturing communities for professional women, I’ve seen firsthand how transformative the right group can be.
When you think about the landscape in today’s working world, it is fast-paced, demanding and many times overwhelming. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of tasks, expectations and competing priorities. For women in business and leadership, the pressure to “do it all” can lead straight to the overwhelm we are already feeling. But true success and fulfillment don’t come from doing more, they come from doing what matters most, with purpose and clarity. That’s where intentionality comes in.
Leadership isn’t about fitting into a mold. It’s not about checking boxes or mimicking the styles of other. True leadership, the kind that inspires teams, drives results and leaves a legacy, comes from authenticity.
As the new year approaches, it’s natural to reflect on our goals and aspirations. Many of us believe we have to tackle everything on our own, but the truth is, we’re not meant to do it all by ourselves.