Reclaiming the Power of Presence
In a society obsessed with constant doing, choosing presence is
revolutionary.
Presence means slowing down enough to notice what is happening
inside you - your thoughts, your feelings, your body’s signals - instead
of numbing, ignoring, or overriding them. It also means being fully
engaged with the people you are leading, serving, and collaborating
with. It’s not about perfect performance. It’s about genuine
connection. A leader who is present builds trust, inspires action, and
fosters environments where others feel safe to rise too. Presence isn’t
passive. It’s powerful.
Breaking the Myth of "Having It All"
Another story we’ve been sold is that women should be able to "have
it all" — perfect career, perfect family, perfect body, perfect life — and
do it effortlessly. This myth is not empowerment. It’s a trap. It keeps
women trapped in cycles of unrealistic expectation and self-judgment.
True empowerment comes when we define success for ourselves. Not
based on someone else's blueprint, but
based on what actually matters to us. Maybe that’s
building a business. Maybe it’s raising a family. Maybe
it’s traveling the world, painting, writing, starting a
nonprofit, or simply living a life rich in presence and
peace. Whatever it is, it must be your vision, not a performance
for approval. Empowerment begins the moment you stop
chasing an image and start honoring your truth.
Practical Ways to Lead
from a New Model
Here are a few ways women can start leading
differently — from a place of self-connection,
empowerment, and genuine leadership:
1.Prioritize Energy Over Output
Instead of measuring success by how much
you get done, start measuring how you feel
doing it. Energy, not just productivity, is a
vital leadership currency.
2. Normalize Saying No
No is a complete sentence. Every time you
say no to something that drains you, you
say yes to your leadership, your health, and
your future.