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𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 We often place our hopes of validation and support on the shoulders of others, expecting them to cheer us on in times of success. But what about times when we don't receive the same level of encouragement or motivation that we seek? Here are 5 tips to get you going: ◽️ Don't have expectations for others ◽️ Celebrate any milestone ◽️ Cheer yourself on ◽️ View yourself as your ally, your own best friend ◽️ Practice positive affirmations Showing yourself the same support you would a friend, will boost your confidence and happiness. Read the rest at Entrepreneur Media to learn more, written by Athalia Monae. (ctto) https://lnkd.in/dVrJWJZG Share your thoughts in the comments below! ➖➖➖ With years of experience coaching hundreds of leaders, CEOs, and executives, I’ve helped transform them into powerful, inspiring speakers who captivate audiences and lead with confidence. These leaders have delivered impactful messages that energize their teams and position them as thought leaders in their industries. My approach focuses on providing practical strategies tailored to each individual, enabling leaders to connect authentically and inspire meaningful change through every speech they deliver. Recently, I created a comprehensive resource, “Main Checklist for Speakers: Strategize Your Plan,” designed to help you structure your speaking engagements for maximum impact. ***** 👉 Type #checklist in the COMMENTS below, and I’ll send you a FREE copy! Equip yourself with the strategies to plan your next powerful speech and transform your audience. #confidence #CEO #Speaker #keynotespeaker #Presentationskills #CEOcoach

I recently had a coaching session with the CHRO of the APAC region for a reputed MNC. His story left me amazed. From his college days, he had meticulously crafted a career roadmap, hitting every milestone with precision. Isn’t that extraordinary? The planning, conviction, resilience, and self-belief he embodied were nothing short of inspiring. But as we dove deeper, he shared something personal—his struggle with his health. Despite his professional achievements, he found himself unable to maintain discipline in his health routine. Self-doubt was creeping in, his energy was depleting, and he couldn’t help but compare himself to peers who seemed more vibrant and confident. As he spoke, I noticed the weight of his emotions. Beneath his words were frustration, worry, and even fear. That’s when I gently asked: "What if you approached your health with the same level of care, commitment, and belief as you did your career?" " If health were a big project, how would you create a roadmap to nurture it? And what would the first milestone be?" In that moment, something shifted. His eyes lit up, his voice regained conviction, and I could feel the spark of hope return. What really changed was not just his perspective but his emotional connection to the challenge. By addressing his emotions—acknowledging them and reframing them—he found clarity and motivation. This made me reflect on how emotions are at the core of everything we do. No matter how logical or planned we think we are, our emotions drive our actions, decisions, and ultimately, our outcomes. Often, we power through life’s elephant-sized challenges only to be undone by the mice-sized emotional struggles we ignore. So, what’s the harm in seeking help, in holding someone’s hand to navigate the emotional terrain? Sometimes, just one question, one moment of acknowledgment, is all it takes to transform how we feel—and that changes everything. After all, isn’t mastering our emotions the foundation for mastering our lives? Do share your thoughts and experience on this. . . . #ICFcoach #NLPcoach #EmotionalMastery #reframing #perspectiveshift #coachingworks

🚨 Men, we need to talk. 🚨 For too long, we've been told to keep our emotions in check. To be the providers, the "strong" ones who never let feelings interfere with work or life. But what does that really lead to? - Overworking until you're burned out. - Feeling isolated, even when surrounded by people. - Not feeling like your true self. This is something many of us learned from a young age and carried into the workplace. But here’s the truth: Emotions aren’t a burden—they're a *bridge*. When you experience and share them in a healthy way, you not only connect better with others, but you can actually *improve* performance, at work and in life. Just last month, I had a client who was struggling with this exact issue. He was disappointed with how a job situation was playing out but refused to share it with his wife. Why? He didn’t want to “burden” her with his frustrations. He felt the need to remain “strong,” even though that silence was eating him alive. Through coaching, he realized that sharing his emotions wasn’t going to weigh her down—it actually made them closer. He was able to release the tension, and the result? Better connection at home and more clarity at work. Plus, he felt lighter and more aligned with his true self. Men, embracing all your emotions isn’t weakness—it’s *strength*. It’s how you live fully and lead effectively. Let’s normalize this. Your team—and your life—will thank you for it. Ready to make the shift? Let's talk. Drop me a message, and we’ll explore how coaching can help you lead from a place of authenticity and strength. #EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #MensHealth

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐞—𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬, ‘𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠?’ I am Jen Crowe- it’s a pleasure to introduce myself. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with men who seem to have it all… CEOs, leaders, coaches, high performers, but behind the scenes, they’re carrying battles no one else sees. 🔺The weight of expectations is crushing, and there’s no safe place to set it down. 🔺Success doesn’t feel as fulfilling as they imagined, and they’re wondering why. 🔺Relationships are strained, disconnected, or simply not what they hoped for. 💡Here’s what I know: most men aren’t missing another tool or strategy. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩—𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝, 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙛, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡. Through my F.E.E.L. Method™️, I help men: 🔹Break through the internal chaos and self-doubt that have been holding them back 🔹Reignite their confidence and rebuild a deeper connection to themselves. 🔹Repair and strengthen relationships—becoming better partners, fathers, and leaders. 🔹Find clarity and direction that aligns with who they are and the life they want. ❤️🩹𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮—𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒏. It’s about giving you the space to be fully seen, supported, and challenged in a way that brings out the best version of yourself. I’m here to guide, nurture, and push you to rediscover your strength—not just in your career, but in your relationships and in your connection to yourself. When I’m not helping men transform their lives, I’m off in my Jeep with my Fox Colie, Nova… on the golf course, wine tasting or trying new restaurants, traveling, shopping, writing my next TedTalk…. I am embracing the kind of freedom I help my clients find. 📲If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone and finally experience the kind of support you’ve been missing, let’s connect. XO, Jen Crowe #coachformen #mentalheath #femininesupport

One of the things I absolutely love about my job is the incredible diversity of clients I get to work with! 🌍 It's like having a front-row seat to a never-ending variety show, except instead of juggling acts and magic tricks, I get to witness the magic of people from all walks of life pursuing their goals and dreams. From the tech wizards 🧙♂️ who speak in code (literally!) to the creative geniuses 🎨 who see the world in a kaleidoscope of colours, every client brings something unique to the table. Working with such a diverse group keeps me on my toes and constantly challenges me to think outside the box. 🤔📦 It's like a mental gym membership, but instead of lifting weights, I'm flexing my problem-solving muscles and learning new ways to approach challenges. But the best part? The laughter, the stories and the human connections that come from collaborating with people from different backgrounds and industries. 😊🤝 It's a reminder that no matter how different we may seem on the surface, we all share the same hopes, fears and dreams. What about you? What do you love most about working with a diverse range of people? #Diversity #Business #Coaching #ExecutiveCoaching #Leadership

One Sunday, each month, around 4:30pm, my eyes start to water and I’m overwhelmed with emotion. The crowd is standing, clapping, roaring. And I’m tearing up. It’s in these moments that the cast of whatever theater play I’ve gone to see is taking their bows. Each of these Sundays, I’ve thought to myself, “What is happening? What am I getting emotional about?” And then I finally figured it out. I get so much joy from watching others accomplish their goals. When these bows happen, I’m overcome with what I know the actors are experiencing - all the hard work, energy, highs and lows from starting from scratch to get to that final moment. They did it! I figured this out because it’s the same way I feel when my career and executive coaching clients reach their definition of success. Whether it’s the job seeker who lands that SVP role that felt so far out of reach before we started working together or it’s the exec who couldn’t quite get ahead of things and has now created a system and rhythm that allows her to reach that next level because she spent time figuring out why things weren’t working, not just implementing solutions. I’m cheering, relishing, and oozing with pride for them. Look how far they’ve come and I got a front row seat! As a coach, I feel honored that I get to be part of my clients’ stories. I get to be there from the moment the curtain lifts all the way to seeing them take their bow. Just another feel good reminder that there’s work out there that will make you burst with joyful tears! #careercoach #executivecoach #clientsuccess

🔹 Hello, LinkedIn! 🔹 Right, so I’m Isabelle Hampton-Stone, an Elite Mental Performance & Leadership Coach, which is another way of saying I help high-high-flyers in sports and business sort out the fascinating maelstrom that is in their minds. Yes, I work with those for whom “pressure” is less an occasional visitor and more an unwelcome permanent houseguest. Now, if you’re one of these delightful souls, I know you’re probably grappling with a few of these familiar favorites: ➡️ The lovely cocktail of constant performance anxiety, where you’re expected to be ON and delivering results at a rate that would have mere mortals curled up in a corner. ➡️ An inability to take your foot off the gas because you genuinely believe that relaxing is some kind of gateway to failure. ➡️ The ever-present struggle to find balance, as work and life have somehow become a single blur, and you’re left wondering where one ends and the other begins. In short, I help you untangle these mental knots. You’ll end up with more confidence, more control, more mental resilience and maybe even a strong sense that you’re not alone in this. Sound familiar? Fantastic. Let’s chat. Who knows, it could be the beginning of the most gloriously productive relationship of your career. #PerformanceConsulting #MentalPerformance #LeadershipCoach #HighAchievers #WellnessOrWhatever #BrainTrainWin

Are you constantly ready to go to battle? Meet my client, Nina - a powerhouse executive, solo parent, and perpetual fighter. Her battlegrounds? The boardroom, co-parenting challenges, and family dynamics. Nina's armor was always on, forged in the fires of a toxic workplace, a controlling marriage, and a volatile upbringing. Her weapons? Sharp decision-making and a no-nonsense approach. The cost? A team walking on eggshells, strained family relationships, and children bracing for the next explosion. Something had to give. Through our work together, Nina embarked on a transformative journey: 1. From reactivity to responsiveness in meetings and at home 2. From defensiveness to openness with colleagues and loved ones 3. From control to empowerment, trusting both her team and her kids 4. From constant battle to strategic engagement in all areas of life The results were profound: • Team productivity soared as fear gave way to psychological safety • Family dinners became a time of connection, not tension • Nina's children noticed her soften, mentioning the positive change • Her own satisfaction - both professional and personal - skyrocketed The most telling feedback? At work: "It feels like we can breathe again," said a team member. At home: "Mum, you seem different," her child observed. And those who hadn't seen Nina in a while? They asked if she'd had "work done." Her glowing response: "This is what peace looks like." Nina's transformation reminds us: True strength isn't about being battle-ready, but about fostering resilience in ourselves and those around us. Her advice? "Your peace is your power - at work and at home." Ready to trade constant battle-readiness for genuine peace? To transform your leadership style AND your personal relationships? Let's connect. Book a call or DM me to start your journey towards a more balanced, peaceful you. Because the most powerful leaders - in the boardroom and at home - lead with calm strength. #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkLifeBalance #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence

Who Were You Born to Be? "We begin to find and become ourselves when we notice how we are already found, already truly, entirely, wildly, messily, marvellously who we were born to be." — Anne Lamott In my world of as a Healthprneur™️, it's all too common to lose sight of our true selves amidst our many roles and responsibilities. As leaders, healers, and mentors, we often prioritise the needs of others, sometimes at the expense of our own self-discovery and fulfilment. So many rules and so many lanes to keep within. But what if the key to our professional success and personal satisfaction lies in reconnecting with our authentic selves? Hear me out here. It's crucial for us, as health professionals, to take time to reflect on our core values and passions. Embracing our unique identities, with all our strengths and imperfections, is not a detour from our professional path but an essential part of it. This self-acceptance not only enhances our personal well-being but also enriches our ability to serve others with empathy and authenticity. I encourage you to pause and consider: who were you born to be? How can embracing your true self transform your approach to your work, business and your life? Join the conversation and share your insights. Let's inspire one another to lead with authenticity and purpose. #HealthcareLeadership #Authenticity #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfDiscovery #MindBodySpirit

Deep breaths, now. Here we go again... My love, what ONE thing will you do differently this year (this day, this week) to 👏🏻 enhance your own happiness? 👏🏿 enhance your own success? 👏 enhance your own expansion into the executive woman you know you have the potential to be? You've earned a spectacular year. Whether or not you can let yourself believe it, you deserve all the happiness, success, fulfilment and growth you've ever imagined for yourself. If you KNOW you could use some support to keep you fired up, on track and achieving all you dream of achieving this year, let's talk about how coaching with me can give you what you need. The link's in my bio. Every good wish for the 2025 you richly deserve, Karyn x #womeninleadership #executivewomen #executive coaching --------- 👋 I'm Karyn Brinkley, trusted coach and confidante of executive women with purpose and commitment and a craving to use their power for good. What will I do for you? As your confidante I listen closely and supportively and safely. As your coach, I remind you who you are and what you care about, and help you stand rock-steady in your power, without burning yourself or your team out as you do. If you'd love to use the power you have more effectively, let's connect! 📨 Use the link in my profile to arrange a zoom call 🤝 Connect with me today 💡 Follow me for daily insights