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Here’s how women in leadership can redefine power. So often, leadership is framed around traits such as competitiveness, aggression, even ruthlessness. But need these characteristics define true power for executive women? I believe power can look different — it can be softer, more collaborative, more inclusive, and still be profoundly impactful. Imagine leading with compassion, empathy, and resilience — traits often undervalued in the traditional leadership models we've been exposed to, and in some instances misinterpreted as weakness. For many women executives, our power lies not in dominating a room or a discussion or a colleague but in inspiring, listening, and connecting. In combining our own value with others' for far better outcomes for all. I’ve seen firsthand how executive women leading authentically, without sacrificing their feminine strengths, create teams that are more engaged, loyal, innovative and effective. You don’t need to emulate outdated models to succeed. You don't need to buy into the old paradigm that power OVER others is the only type of power worth having. Let’s start showing the world that strong, effective leadership has many faces. How do you redefine strength in your leadership? I'd love to see hear your examples of this. And if you’re ready to explore a leadership style that’s true to you and still gets you the success you deserve, book a call with me via the link in my bio. #womeninleadership #executivewomen #executivecoaching #power --------- 👋 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

What an insightful day at the Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky® conference with House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd. 🌟 I had the privilege earlier today to witness Farah Hamdan speaking about leadership, women’s empowerment, and personal growth. 💡 Today’s discussions left me inspired and re-energized. Key Takeaways: * Resilience & Authenticity: Success requires embracing authenticity, resilience, and constantly pushing yourself to the next level. * Diversity is the Next Level: Elevating diversity isn’t just good for business—it’s essential for innovation and growth. * Skills for Future CEOs: It’s okay to be afraid but knowing your strengths and staying curious can drive real progress. Compassion and adaptability are key traits of a successful leader. * Culture & Bias: Overcoming buried bias remains one of the greatest challenges in today’s workplace. It’s time to prioritize inclusivity. * Succession & Growth: Build your competencies, connections, and confidence. Always be prepared for the next step in your career journey.   Farah Hamdan insisted on retaining talented people in her leadership team. She emphasized as well on ensuring safety and flexibility for women, namely the working moms! What are your thoughts on women leadership ?   #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #Networking

Are you a woman leader struggling with self-doubt or feeling stuck in your career? You're not alone. This session, "Shattering Your Inner Glass Ceiling: An Orientation to Women's Leadership Series," dove deep into the concept of the inner glass ceiling, the self-limiting beliefs that prevent women from achieving their full potential. Facilitators Eliza von Baeyer and Nicole van Kuppeveld offered practical strategies to combat imposter syndrome, including reframing negative thoughts, celebrating successes, and seeking peer support. The session introduced the Women's Leadership Series (WLS), a comprehensive program designed to empower women leaders. WLS equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to leverage their feminine strengths, navigate workplace challenges, and overcome self-doubt which according to leading-edge research is common to all women that have not addressed evolutionary and societal cultural barriers. The program delves into various topics, including: - Cultivating Feminine Leadership: Harnessing the power of collaboration, empathy, and intuition to foster thriving teams. - Shattering the Inner Glass Ceiling: Identifying and dismantling self-limiting beliefs to build unwavering confidence. - Mastering the Power Paradox: Navigating the complexities of femininity and power, and asserting yourself authentically. - Building an Executive Presence: Developing the skills and confidence to project a powerful aura that inspires others. - Communication from a Feminine Lens: Mastering communication techniques that foster trust, collaboration, and impactful leadership. - Building Resilience: Learning to bounce back from setbacks, manage stress effectively, and stay motivated. - Building a Supportive Network: Discovering the power of mentorship, sponsorship, and peer groups to cultivate a network that empowers your leadership journey. The WLS program promises to be a transformative experience, guiding participants on a journey of self-discovery, leadership development, and achieving their full potential. Join a supportive network of like-minded women leaders and embark on this epic leadership learning adventure starting September 17, 2024. To get more details follow this link: https://buff.ly/3yJeGOg #executivewomen #womenleaders #womenCEOS #womenfounders #womenentrepreneurs #managers #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #womenatwork

Are you a woman leader struggling with self-doubt or feeling stuck in your career? You're not alone. This session, "Shattering Your Inner Glass Ceiling: An Orientation to Women's Leadership Series," dove deep into the concept of the inner glass ceiling, the self-limiting beliefs that prevent women from achieving their full potential. Facilitators Eliza von Baeyer and Nicole van Kuppeveld offered practical strategies to combat imposter syndrome, including reframing negative thoughts, celebrating successes, and seeking peer support. The session introduced the Women's Leadership Series (WLS), a comprehensive program designed to empower women leaders. WLS equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to leverage their feminine strengths, navigate workplace challenges, and overcome self-doubt which according to leading-edge research is common to all women that have not addressed evolutionary and societal cultural barriers. The program delves into various topics, including: - Cultivating Feminine Leadership: Harnessing the power of collaboration, empathy, and intuition to foster thriving teams. - Shattering the Inner Glass Ceiling: Identifying and dismantling self-limiting beliefs to build unwavering confidence. - Mastering the Power Paradox: Navigating the complexities of femininity and power, and asserting yourself authentically. - Building an Executive Presence: Developing the skills and confidence to project a powerful aura that inspires others. - Communication from a Feminine Lens: Mastering communication techniques that foster trust, collaboration, and impactful leadership. - Building Resilience: Learning to bounce back from setbacks, manage stress effectively, and stay motivated. - Building a Supportive Network: Discovering the power of mentorship, sponsorship, and peer groups to cultivate a network that empowers your leadership journey. The WLS program promises to be a transformative experience, guiding participants on a journey of self-discovery, leadership development, and achieving their full potential. Join a supportive network of like-minded women leaders and embark on this epic leadership learning adventure starting September 17, 2024. To get more details follow this link: https://buff.ly/3yJeGOg #executivewomen #womenleaders #womenCEOS #womenfounders #womenentrepreneurs #managers #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #womenatwork

💡 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭, 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩? It’s often said that leadership requires toughness and a no-nonsense approach. But what if being empathetic is actually your superpower? Many women in leadership positions struggle with balancing empathy and the need to drive business results. It’s like walking a tightrope. You don’t want to be seen as “too soft” or incapable of making tough decisions, but at the same time, you know that being kind and understanding is essential to creating a thriving team. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 🎯 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: Talk about times when your empathy helped. For example, explain how you supported a team member who was having a hard time, leading to better teamwork and performance. 🎯𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬: Link your empathetic actions to real outcomes. For instance, describe how creating a culture of open feedback reduced turnover by 15%, showing that empathy leads to positive results. 🎯𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Use LinkedIn to connect with others and share your experiences as a compassionate leader. Open up about the challenges you face and invite others to share their stories. By creating a supportive community, we can learn how to combine care for our teams with achieving great results. ________________________ 𝐏.𝐒: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡. 𝐒𝐨, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦. 𝐏.𝐏.𝐒: 𝐈’𝐦 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 10 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. 📞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 7858974815 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭. 𝐈’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟! 💬 #WomenInLeadership #EmpatheticLeadership #BusinessImpact #CareerGrowth #LinkedInTips #WomenInLeadership #EmpatheticLeadership #BusinessImpact #CareerGrowth #LinkedInTips #BrandingWithRani

Women wear many hats – leaders, innovators, mothers, caregivers, and the list goes on. This ability to juggle multiple roles and responsibilities with grace and efficiency is a superpower, not a burden. In fact, research shows that multitasking can hone a woman's ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and think creatively. These are all essential skills for effective leadership, both in the boardroom and at home. History is filled with examples of women who have led with distinction across various fields – from CEOs and entrepreneurs to scientists and activists. Their success is a testament to the unique strengths women bring to leadership roles. Here's why women are ideal for leadership positions: 👑 Multitasking Masters: Their ability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly translates to effective leadership under pressure. 👑 Decision-Making Powerhouse: Juggling various roles hones their decision-making skills, allowing them to weigh options and make swift, informed choices. 👑 Communication Champions: Women excel at clear and collaborative communication, fostering strong teams and positive work environments. 👑 Empathy & Emotional Intelligence: Their ability to connect with others on a deeper level builds trust and inspires those around them. This message is for the mothers, the daughters, the sisters, the leaders, the dreamers, the doers. You are all incredible, and your contributions to the world are invaluable. 🙂 #womenleaders #multitasking #leadership #womeninbusiness #motherswholead #womanhood What are your thoughts on women's leadership? Share your experiences in the comments!

Do Women Leaders Face Imposter Syndrome? Ever felt like a fraud in your own success story? You’re not alone. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in leadership roles, especially for women, isn’t just about self-confidence. It’s about rewriting the narrative. Imagine this: The skills that got you to your leadership position are the very ones questioning your right to be there. Sounds paradoxical, right? But that’s the reality for many women in leadership. The higher they climb, the louder the internal voice that whispers, ‘You don’t belong here.’ Here’s the twist: That voice is not a sign of inadequacy but a hallmark of success. Why? Because it means you’re pushing boundaries, stepping out of your comfort zone, and challenging the status quo. The first step to overcoming this is recognizing it not as a personal failing but as a common experience among high achievers. Next, we need to cultivate a culture of mentorship and support, where sharing insecurities is not a sign of weakness but of strength. But here’s the real kicker: Imposter Syndrome often stems from a lack of representation. Seeing is believing. More diverse role models in leadership positions can change the narrative, making it easier for women to see themselves in those roles and feel like they truly belong. Let’s start a conversation. Share your experiences with Imposter Syndrome and how you’ve turned it into a source of empowerment. Your story might just be the beacon of hope someone needs to see today. #leadership #impostersyndrome #womenleaders #womenempowerment

The Power of Strategic Thinking for Female Leaders 🧠✨ Strategic thinking is a game-changer for any professional, but it's especially crucial for women aiming to break into leadership roles. Here are some tips to enhance your strategic thinking skills: - Set Clear Goals: Know what you want to achieve and outline the steps to get there. - Analyze Trends: Stay informed about industry trends and how they can impact your organization. - Foster Creativity: Encourage creative solutions and think outside the box. - Make Data-Driven Decisions: Use data to inform your decisions and strategies. - Collaborate and Communicate: Work with your team to develop and implement strategies effectively. To inspire you further, here’s a short poem about the journey of women in leadership: In a world where dreams take flight, Women rise, their futures bright. Strategic minds, hearts so bold, Crafting stories yet untold. Confidence in every stride, Leaders with a spark inside. Setting goals, they forge their way, Breaking barriers every day. Creative thoughts, decisions wise, They lift each other to the skies. Together, they achieve, they grow, Leading with a steady glow. In unity, they find their might, Strategic stars in the night. Ambitious hearts, strong and true, Women leading, breaking through. Let's connect and support each other in our strategic journeys! 🌟 #WomenInLeadership #StrategicThinking #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalWomen How do you incorporate strategic thinking into your daily work? Share your insights in the comments!

Have you noticed how the landscape of leadership is shifting and the rules of executive presence are evolving? Gone are the days when authority, command, and a bossy demeanor were seen as the hallmarks of strong leadership. Today, traits like authenticity, emotional intelligence (EQ), and inclusivity are taking center stage. These are what are typically labled, "soft skills" but they sure aren't soft anymore! This is a profound shift that aligns perfectly with the strengths many women naturally possess. As a heart-centered leader, your ability to connect deeply, think creatively, and lead with empathy is now being recognized as the gold standard of executive presence. This new feminine bent to leadership is not only refreshing but also incredibly powerful. It's an exciting time for women in leadership roles! Having empathy allows you to understand and resonate with your team's experiences, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration. Intuition helps you navigate complex challenges with grace, seeing beyond the obvious to uncover innovative solutions. And authenticity? It invites others to bring their whole selves to work, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. The old ways of leading—marked by rigidity and control—are increasingly viewed as toxic because they stifle creativity and hinder genuine connection. In contrast, leading with compassion and inclusivity opens doors to new possibilities and drives meaningful change. As you continue on your journey to make your divinely designed impact, remember that your unique qualities are your greatest assets. Embrace them fully. Let your leadership be a beacon of light that inspires others to do the same. #empathy #intuition #inclusivity #authencity #softskills