When a friend describes another person as powerful, do you cringe? Or better yet, want to run and hide? If so, you’re not alone.
Many of us are conflicted with the word “power” because it conjures up a vision of someone who believes “my way or the highway”. You know what I mean when someone wants to control your every move. YUCK. This is the old, patriarchal form of power and its intent is to have power over others. It’s fear-based and frankly, so passé.
The new form of power COMES FROM THE INSIDE OF YOU. It’s collaborative, innovative, and synergistic. It starts with KNOWING WHO YOU ARE by claiming your unique attributes and talents.
In a recent workshop, Your Authentic Brand, I shared how to develop the foundation of who you are – from the inside out. We went on a journey to discover who you are today, not who you were before Covid. Or 5 or 10 years ago.
These are the 6 steps we covered for living from a place of confidence within yourself.
1. You’ll discover your natural strengths and gifts. Having a clear understanding of where you excel is just so important. If you’re a natural leader but don’t lean into that strength, you’re leaving part of your value behind.
2. You’ll define your skills, and what you have learned to do. Think of your skills as tools in your tool kit that you use to perfect and master. Your top skills are those someone would pay you to do.
3. You’ll identify your core values. Core values remain constant no matter what’s happening in your life. If you value integrity you make it a priority even when times get tough.
4. You’ll connect with your passions. Passions are those things that light you up and you get joy and inspiration, like traveling, art, or learning something new.
5. Next, you’ll craft your unique branding messages, which are AUTHENTIC statements about you.
6. Lastly, you’ll look at the intersection of your strengths, skills, and passions to find your SUPERPOWERS!
So what were the results of this workshop?
You’ll feel more comfortable in your own skin. You’ll have a renewed sense of what matters to you, now. You’ll have the clarity and courage to ask for what you want. You’ll feel confident to take action that is aligned with your deepest desires.
This workshop is offered twice a year. If you’d like to be the first to know when it is offered. Download a copy of The Confidence Map and get on my list for weekly inspirations and updates on online workshops.