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Yesterday, during a blustery walk along Eastbourne seafront with Sascha Evans, this somewhat gaudy attempt at hiding a building site, was thrown across my eyeline. ➡️ reminded me though of what I’ve learned from my clients: 🔸 many women are incredibly amazing at giving empathy to others, but don’t really know how to give it to themselves. ➡️ sounds stupid, right. But if you actually take a moment to think about it, consider how hard it is to say kind things to ourselves! It often doesn’t come naturally. And it can be super destructive to our growth, success and happiness. 👉 If you were 20% kinder to yourself today and actually showed yourself some empathy, how might you feel different? ➡️ it’s the most simple thing, and you all know it. But there’s a big gap between knowing something and doing something. ➡️ that’s why clients work with me. Because they know this and have decided they want to start doing something about it. 🙏❤️ Show yourself some Empathy today Sharon 😊

How you think you should be as the only woman leader in the room: ❌DOING more, saying yes to "development opportunities", babysitting teams and taking on more work as you're a safe pair of hands. ❌Assuming that your hard work, consistent delivery and amazing team culture will be "noticed" and is enough to show you're ready for the next level. ❌Hardening up and not sharing parts of who you are, and how you're feeling for fear of being "over emotional" or "too much" How you actually lead as the only woman in the room: 🔥Reclaim your time, say no to and delegate, say YES to only what is going to get your to your next role. 🔥Do the work, delivery on point and a team everyone wants to be a part of BUT share and promote with pride and confidence .. "Look at what I've done." 🔥Show up with your feelings and truly as who you are, role modelling a culture where it is safe for others to do the same and deliver their best work. Be the leader people want to be led by. A leader YOU would want to be led by. That is your standard. That is your benchmark. Not the leader you think you HAVE to be. A diluted, dull as and frankenstein hybrid of what you think you should be. Make people WANT to be led by you. Don't force them. That time is gone.

When we experience the emotion of awe, we feel a deep sense of connection to each other and the strength of our shared humanity. In the workplace, moments of awe often arise when we witness moral beauty—acts that reflect the best of who we are as people. These moments not only inspire but can transform how we collaborate and support each other. Here are a few ways you can foster awe through moral beauty in your workplace: - Acts of Compassion: When a colleague goes out of their way to support someone struggling—whether professionally or personally—it demonstrates empathy and builds a culture of care. - Generosity in Mentorship: Offering time and wisdom to a less-experienced team member, without expecting anything in return, creates lasting ripple effects of kindness and growth. - Courage to Stand Up: When someone speaks up for fairness, inclusion, or kindness in the face of adversity, they remind us of the importance of integrity and remind us that moral leadership starts with small actions. -Celebrating Collective Wins: When teams come together to celebrate not just success, but the collective effort and resilience it took to get there, we are reminded of the beauty in collaboration and shared purpose. By intentionally creating moments that inspire awe, we build a more connected and human-centered workplace. Kudos to Jae-Lynn Owsley for creating this amazing reel. Book her for your next project- she is truly gifted!!

If we’re gonna be 10 minutes late to a 60 minute workout class, should we even show up for the rest of the class? OF COURSE!!! If we didn’t obey our diet for a day, do we quit and put it off til next month? OF COURSE NOT! Well… some of us do 🙋♀️ But we shouldn’t. I committed to highlight a Fempreneur every day of March and 4 days into the month, I hadn’t started 😂 So here I am.. starting. 4 minute listen- we’ll talk about 1. showing up as ourselves using video. 2. following through, even when we skip a few days. Even when we know it’s not gonna be perfect. 3. The BEST PART of the chat is talking about Renée DeVore and the type of work she does!! ⭐️If you have a leadership title- C-Suite, VP, Director, and you feel like your team only knows you for your title and not for who you really are… Trust me when I say, you need Renée in your life. She went from only embodying her title, to embodying her full, unique self in her career. Now she helps women do the same ❤️🔥

Have you finished a work meeting with the feeling that your team member misunderstood you? Do you have problems interpreting the feelings of others? Or perhaps you don’t know how to initiate a difficult conversation? If you want to understand and manage your emotions effectively, navigate social interactions easily, boost team collaboration, and achieve professional success through mastering the art of Emotional Intelligence don’t doubt to contact the two fantastic and experienced coaches Lori Shook and Shee Shee Van Inwegen PCC, CPCC. I was honored 🤩to be invited to the program “The Culture Code” with these two amazing women, where I had the opportunity to learn a lot about myself and join a community of empowered and wonderful women 💪. How do we apply this knowledge at work? By integrating Emotional Intelligence practices tailored to the organization's culture code, high-performance teams can thrive in a collaborative, cohesive, and values-driven environment, ultimately leading to greater success and achievement of shared goals, besides the goal to make our society a place more empathic and allowing real human connection 🫶.

Presence is power. In our always-connected world, it's easy to be physically in one place while our minds wander elsewhere. I learned this the hard way during a family dinner where I was more focused on a work problem than the conversation at the table. My son's remark, 'Mommy, are you ok, you are not focused,' was a poignant reminder. True presence means giving your undivided attention to the here and now, whether it's listening to a colleague's idea or sharing a laugh with your family. It's about making each moment count. Want to master this art of presence? The 'Empowered Mom Blueprint' offers strategies and insights to help you be fully engaged, wherever you are. Limited spots are available at a special New Year price. Join now and transform how you engage with the world. 💥 https://lnkd.in/efCu5QZv 💥 _________________________ 👋🏼 I'm Brandy Stamper, mother of 2, a university professor turned executive success coach. ➡️ I empower women and moms with the tools and confidence to lean into their authentic gifts and become the leaders at home and at work they were designed to be. Want to see more posts from me? ⤵ 🔔 Ring the bell on my profile ✅Connect with me

Bloom North bringing the lightbulb moments, insight & inspiration to us once again! Fanatically hosted by Jordan M., and the panelist’s are a credit to themselves ! JUICY discussion today: ⭐️ Women are far more susceptible to burnout than men ⭐️ Burnout erodes your sense of self, is debilitating, & it’s so common. ⭐️🎒 The “Invisible backpack” (Adele) = the burden of experiences & responsibilities women carry every day. For being women, pushing against societal expectations, cultural norms, race, background. ⭐️ As working women we are doing the job, we are aware of how we are looking when we are doing the job (💡), & we are constantly calling out the behaviour & language of others to ensure we correct this current reality. ⭐️ Code switching is constant but rarely acknowledged. ⭐️ Micro aggressions and self-gaslighting. From race to accents (also been a northerner in London, Imogen…) ⭐️ Self worth is more powerful than confidence. Confidence is external; we are a “perception of a perception” (Oya 💡) ⭐️ Allies, we need & value you - Today’s event was inspiring, illuminating, inclusive. Glad these difficult conversations are getting airtime. Panelists… AMAZING! Natural, authentic, & brave 👏Thank you for being real & honest role models I’ve walked away knowing that our successes are inside before outside. (& that curly hair is GREAT 😆) But why the hell are we always carrying the bags?🎒

The Journey from 'Good Girl' to Empowered Woman Have you ever found yourself saying “yes” when you wanted to say “no”? Or felt like you had to live up to everyone else’s expectations just to feel worthy? Many of us have been conditioned to believe that being “good” means putting others before ourselves. But what if being good to ourselves was the first step to truly making an impact? It’s time to redefine what it means to be a good woman. Imagine a life where you’re free to make your own choices, speak your truth, and lead with authenticity. That’s where real power lies. Are you ready to redefine what it means to be ‘good’? Share your thoughts below.

In a world of masks, we dared to show our true faces. Deborah's recent gathering reminded us of a simple truth: we're more than our to-do lists. We dropped our professional masks in a cozy space, free from judgment. Suddenly, we weren't just job titles... We were whole people with stories to share. Bettina taught us that money isn't just numbers, it's about life choices. Priyanka showed how culture shapes our world views. Emma's horse wisdom made us rethink leadership. Serena's calm presence was a lesson in itself. We didn't just talk, we listened, we felt & we connected. No business cards exchanged, but something more valuable… Pieces of ourselves! This wasn't networking. It was soul-nourishing. We left not with action items, but with a sense of belonging. In a world pushing us to do more, We found power in simply being. This gathering happens every Friday To create the right space and be you. That's the Quantum Ladies difference! P.S. Would You Like To Join Us? Amanda Moo | Temi Ajayi | Sindhu Moses | Joyce Castillo | Lizzy Jacobs #AuthenticSelf #WomenSupport #QuantumLadies

'Breakthrough' from the perspective of Claire Camara (She/Her) FCIPD \(Chartered Fellow\), our Global Chief People Officer. 👩🏿🤝🧑🏼👩🏻🤝🧑🏿 Claire talks about her personal experience and reveals a profound breakthrough in her career. 🙌 Read the latest edition in our series here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gkjnFYDq #BreakthroughForBrands #NewCommunicationsEconomy