Ideas, tools, and inspiration to transform the way you operate.
Ambitious individuals seek confidence and clarity, desiring that their focused efforts lead to impactful results. However, societal expectations often teach us to please others, leading to the neglect of our own needs and boundaries, which ultimately undermines our potential for true leadership and personal fulfillment.
Feeling emotionally and energetically supported by others allows me to explore my true self, transforming fear into anticipation and excitement. This week, I embraced a challenge to offer 50 deep conversations, revealing shared human struggles and reminding me that we are not alone in our fears and desires for security, control, and approval.
Throughout my life, I’ve often taken what others might see as risky actions, driven by a thirst for adventure and thrill. Now, with hindsight, I realize that fear was always present, and by accepting and understanding her role, I’ve found greater joy and presence in my journey.
Many of us, like Josh, struggle with the belief that meaningful work can be financially rewarding, often feeling trapped in unfulfilling jobs due to societal pressures and financial obligations.
Radical responsibility invites us to pause and respond thoughtfully rather than react with blame, fostering clarity and constructive solutions within teams. This approach encourages us to witness our thoughts, understand our agency, and lead with integrity, transforming both our personal and professional lives.
Despite achieving many of my dreams by the age of 39, the journey was rarely as expected, often revealing unexpected feelings upon fulfillment. My pursuit of approval led to burnout and a critical 360 review at work, prompting a breakthrough where I learned to trust myself, advocate for my ideas, and embrace gratitude, ultimately transforming my life and work.
Thousands of feet in the air, I’m heading to LA for my fifth retreat with my spiritual teacher and a group of women, reflecting on how these experiences have shifted my reality. Each retreat has brought profound discoveries, from breaking down emotional walls to embracing my true self, transforming my relationships and how I navigate life.
“The way I know I’m still holding an emotional charge with someone,” she said, “is if I saw them, I know I would walk the other way.”
Reflecting on this, I realized I still avoid a few of my exes and some former friends, signaling areas where I need to release old emotional baggage and reclaim my energy.
