Marlene Foster’s Post

How women can succeed by rethinking old habits

I am part of a book of stories by women for International Women's Day 2024. We were each asked to right a bio that was not just your CV/Resume/LinkedIn profile. Thought I'd share mine here, along with the picture for the book. The picture is intentionally looking away and up, because I am looking to the future. Here's 400 words about who I am and what I am about, in a bit more vulnerable and real language. Dr. Robin Rise My prayers to be petite didn’t work. Since the 5th grade, I’ve been 5’ 11” with these too-large boobs that I didn’t want. I stand out, even when I don’t want to. There’s never been anything about me that says I’m supposed to blend in, be quiet, or play nice. I’m a change agent. A visionary. A disrupter. When the emperor has no clothes, I say so. An optimist, minus rose-colored glasses. There are big problems to solve and I’m ready. Now it’s time to amplify my “bigness”. I became a Psychologist because it allowed me to study healing, change, and transformation. Always learning and up-leveling has lead me to study with amazing people across multiple disciplines. Obsessed with finding each person’s ideal tools and path to guide them to live the life they were born to live. Now the mission is bigger. I have daughters, and the situation for women across the world is only minimally better. Not good enough. We can tend to our children and future generations better. It’s what women do. In these past 35 years, I’ve architected my legacy organization, Woman Optimized. Using emerging technology with a new, feminine approach to business and life as we know it, we can heal what’s broken. It’s not just WHAT we do, it’s HOW and WHY we are doing it that matters. We’re creating a world where women are empowered to lead, innovate, and transform all industries AND their lives. Together we’re building something that has never existed before. Confronting these systems that have limited women’s power, WE are collectively unstoppable. Uniting and collaborating, creating a circle for all women to sit in, is more powerful than this existing hierarchy. This is more than a business model; it’s a movement.   We are not waiting any longer. As mothers, caretakers of all the world’s children and creation, we profoundly innerstand—know—that a healthy interdependent community and individual success are inextricably linked. Together, we are healing our global village, one woman at a time. When women have all we need, we build a longer table, not a higher fence. Want to talk women’s issues? Equality? Leadership? Future of technology? Web 3? Women in Technology? Psychology? Neuroscience? Ethics? How to change the world? Let’s talk. Feel the same BIG mission? I’d love to know about you. Connect with me here: robin.r@womanoptimized.com 

In our pursuit of greater focus and productivity, it's crucial to acknowledge that what works for one may not necessarily work for all. 🔬 Through extensive research and insightful interviews with numerous women, I've come to a profound realization: many commonly touted strategies, effective for some, can actually backfire for women. 🤔 Why does this happen? There are multifaceted reasons at play. 🏋♀️ Firstly, these strategies often induce more stress, diminishing their sustainability in the long run. As women, we often carry additional responsibilities, whether by societal expectation or personal choice, which can amplify this stress. 🙋♀️ Moreover, our innate tendency towards interconnectedness means that we're naturally more plugged into various facets of our lives simultaneously, and it's difficult to "just unplug." ✅ But here's an empowering truth: by recognizing what truly sustains our focus and productivity, we can transform our lives and significantly reduce stress levels. If you're ready to gain invaluable insights into optimizing attention, enhancing focus, and fostering sustainable productivity specifically tailored for women, then this webinar is for you. 💫 Uncover the secrets to a balanced and fulfilling life by deciphering what truly works for you, and watch your personal growth soar. 🆓 Use the code LINKEDINWOMEN to secure your free ticket and share this empowering opportunity with all the incredible women in your network who are striving to thrive. Let's embark on this journey together towards fulfillment and success! 💪✨ #women #productivity #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #focus #attention #sustainability #sustainablefocus #womenempowerment #leadership https://lnkd.in/gbDmyMzK

It's easy to feel like highly successful professionals have more hours in a day than the average person. How else do they manage to accomplish so much? The truth is that maintaining a high level of productivity often stems from making deliberate choices. Here's the inside scoop from six well-known women about staying focused and achieving success in a chaotic world. #RaymondJamesUK #RJWomen

It's easy to feel like highly successful professionals have more hours in a day than the average person. How else do they manage to accomplish so much? The truth is that maintaining a high level of productivity often stems from making deliberate choices. Here's the inside scoop from six well-known women about staying focused and achieving success in a chaotic world. #RaymondJamesUK #RJWomen

Driven Women Assemblies: Where Women Rise Together MasterMind Groups were conceived in a time when women were expected to remain barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen. Napoleon Hill, the man behind the idea, might be either celebrating or rolling in his grave, knowing that women are finally rising and celebrating his genius—on our own terms. Women process and grow differently, especially because we’ve been underestimated—even by each other. Driven Women Assemblies are designed to honor our organic growth. Unlike the traditional linear approach, our structure embraces the non-linear nature of how we, as women, think, feel, and navigate the world. We face societal nonsense built by a man’s world. Let’s be clear: men matter too, but it’s women who will guide us out of the warring situations we find ourselves in today. Inspired by Napoleon’s framework, I’ve transformed it into an organic process that allows women to pause, stumble, grow here and over there, revisit what was forgotten, and multitask through it all. Women are natural multitaskers—something men aren’t. Just ask any man to change diapers, clean the toilet, feed the baby, make money, cook even one meal a day, and still have energy left for himself, let alone for you. Women do all of that without batting an eye. Our Assembly structure celebrates our female uniqueness—non-linear, dynamic, and powerful! When you see our tracking document, you’ll immediately recognize the woman-centered design. Believe it, woman—this is made for you! https://lnkd.in/eiYZEuGG

Every day is a day to celebrate women in business! After a weekend filled with collaborations, teachings, and connections, as well as an event where I was able to showcase techniques to improve the relationship with oneself, I feel even more determined to foster consciousness of the being in the entrepreneurial world. As entrepreneurs, topics like self-awareness, self-questioning, and understanding who we are and how we act may seem disconnected from the realm of business. However, they are deeply intertwined. Similarly, techniques to promote consciousness, overall wellness, and unlocking our inner power are often overlooked or neglected in the entrepreneurship world. I intentionally seek to connect with women, share teachings, and collaborate with those who, like me, want to be part of the change, spreading consciousness and well-being in the business world. These encounters have shown the importance of personal growth and inner transformation, both essential components for success in the business world. Knowing ourselves deeply is the key to thriving in our professional lives, enabling us to see challenges as inevitable opportunities. Being around women of different backgrounds and upbringing is essential for success in business. It's through these interactions that we gain new perspectives, challenge our own beliefs, and grow as individuals. Each woman brings her unique strengths and insights to the table, enriching our collective experience and propelling us towards greater heights in our careers. Let's continue to support and empower each other as women in business, embracing our diversity and leveraging it to achieve extraordinary results! #celebratingwomen #internationalwomensmonth #womeninbusiness #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalSuccess #growthmindset

Happy Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women worldwide. Think about it. Your company's success? It's not just about the bottom line. It's about the people who make it happen. And yes, that includes the women who keep your business running smoothly. Unpopular opinion: Your best asset isn't your product. It's your people. More specifically, the women in your workforce. They're the backbone, the driving force, the unsung heroes. They juggle multiple roles, break barriers, and still manage to keep the engine of your business running. Yet, we often overlook this fact. We stick to traditional metrics of success. Revenue. Market share. Growth rates. But what about the human element? The women who contribute to your success every day. Here's a radical idea. This Women's Day, let's shift our focus. Let's celebrate and acknowledge the women in our organisations. Let's make them feel valued. Practical tip: Start a conversation. Ask about their challenges. Their ambitions. Their ideas. Listen and learn from them. You'll be surprised at the wealth of insight they bring to the table. Remember, it's not just about empowering them. It's about learning from them. It's about growing together. So here's to the women in your organization. Your secret weapon. Your unsung heroes. Your pillars of strength. Happy Women's Day! 🌸💼🌐

WHM Day 15 of 31: Wise Words from Wise Women A 30 second Q&A with Drashti Shah, founder of The Purple Script and a toth shop friend via our support for the Peter Drucker Challenge and the Global Peter Drucker Forum. toth shop: In less than 10 words, what’s ONE piece of advice would you give to young women today? Drashti Shah: “Believe in yourself. You ARE good enough.” ts: What’s your proudest moment or accomplishment? DS: “In 2022, I attended an online business summit. I was in awe of all the speakers there. This year, I will be speaking at the summit. I’ll be a part of the panel discussions, and I am thrilled.” ts: When it comes to women and working, what’s one thing you wish the world would talk about more? DS: “While women bring unique perspectives, skills, and talents to the table, they have a different set of issues and needs when it comes to working. A lot of it has to do with gender norms, unconscious biases, and generational trauma and inequity. We need more successful women in the world (or working women in general) to talk about what it took for them to get where they are now. More discussions showing the work they put in their businesses, the mindset shifts they had to make, the good, the bad, the ugly. Social media posts stating you made 100k in two months are great, it shows women what can be accomplished. But you know what’s even better? Showing the work it took you to get there. “  To learn more about Drashti and her company, The Purple Script, please visit her website - link in first comment. 

It's easy to feel like highly successful professionals have more hours in a day than the average person. How else do they manage to accomplish so much? The truth is that maintaining a high level of productivity often stems from making deliberate choices. Here's the inside scoop from six well-known women about staying focused and achieving success in a chaotic world. #RaymondJamesUK #RJWomen