Women's Empowerment School

Sylvia Becker-Hill’s "Women's Empowerment School Podcast" is about dismantling the patriarchy and giving professional women what they need to let go of the Super-Woman-Syndrome, step into their leadership by simply being women, and be successful AND fulfilled in all areas of their EVElutionary life without sacrifice. While showing men how to shed their patriarchal wounds, redefine masculinity and become part of the MANlution Movement!

Access to Truth in Times of Lies - EP051 11/20/2020

Access to Truth in Times of Lies - EP051 Spend just a few minutes scrolling social media or watching the news and you’ll be bombarded with multiple competing ideas, all advertised as truth. But how do you know if something is true or not? What if you don’t need anyone else to tell you what’s true? What if you have, inside yourself, a lie detector you can activate at any given moment? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is walking us through an exercise for accessing truth in times of lies. She explains why we must get out of fear in order to connect with our inner lie detector, describing how to shift from a state of stress and high-alert to one of groundedness and safety. Sylvia goes on to discuss how our access to truth is not in the intellectual mind but in the body, helping us distinguish how it feels when we focus on something that is true versus an obvious lie. Listen in for insight into why people are more vulnerable to manipulation right now and learn how to activate your own access to truth when presented with contradictory theories. Topics Covered The relationship between fear and the motivation to lie Why we must get out of fear in order to access the truth How to shift from a state of stress and high-alert to one of groundedness and safety How our access to truth is not in the intellectual mind but in the body Sylvia’s exercise for accessing your inner lie detector Close your eyes, breathe and take your attention inward Open your eyes and observe what’s in front of you Look to the right, left, behind you, up and down Focus on something you know is true and distinguish how it feels in your body Focus on something that is obviously not true and feel how your body changes Explore contradictory ideas and ask your body which one is true Why it’s crucial to train yourself to be with uncomfortable feelings Why we’re more vulnerable to manipulation in times of fear Connect with Sylvia Email Resources Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/16876004

The Power of Unconditional Love - EP050 11/06/2020

The Power of Unconditional Love - EP050 We are in a season of growing conflict, dissonance and even hatred among people. And faced with someone we disagree with, it’s easy to get dragged into a sea of negative emotions—where unconditional love feels entirely out of reach. But what if we DO have the power to choose love, regardless of the circumstances? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is sharing the twelfth chapter of her book, , ‘The Power of Unconditional Love.’ She weighs in on the patriarchal love-falls-from-the-sky paradigm of love, explaining how it takes the power out of our hands and portrays love as a kind of virus we catch in the right moment. Sylvia then invites us to consider a radically different paradigm, reframing love as a conscious, creative act we CHOOSE and challenging us to love the person in front of us regardless of how we think they make us feel. Listen in for insight around the self-image you must cultivate in order to lead from love and learn how to leverage unconditional love to reap results that feel like magic! Topics Covered What inspired the creation of Sylvia’s book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women The idea that each of us embodies love, peace and freedom at our essence The expectation that we must do what we love to achieve true happiness The love-falls-from-the-sky paradigm that paints love as a virus we catch in the right moment Sylvia’s invitation to reframe love as a conscious, creative act we CHOOSE How to love the person in front of you independent of how you think they make you feel The self-image that gives us the ability to love and lead from love Why widening the gap between external input and our reactions is a prerequisite to unconditional love How leading with unconditional love reaps results that feel like MAGIC Connect with Sylvia Email Resources Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/16699052

#1 Leadership Skill: Creativity - EP049 10/09/2020

#1 Leadership Skill: Creativity - EP049 We are living in a volatile, uncertain and ambiguous world. Change is the norm and it happens fast. So, what skills do leaders need to conquer the unknown and find solutions to complex problems in such a chaotic environment? Academic research points to creativity as the most important leadership skill for our time. Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia shares her seven perspectives on creativity, explaining why it’s considered to be the #1 leadership skill for the 21st century and challenging us to reflect on how creativity was seen in our families growing up. Sylvia introduces us to the idea of creativity as a Divine spark, describing how it helps us heal, teaches us about ourselves, and challenges us to step outside our comfort zone. Listen in for insight on creativity’s limitless forms and learn how to leverage creativity to let your unique voice be heard. Topics Covered Sylvia’s seven perspectives on creativity Creativity is the #1 leadership skill for the 21st century Creativity is our birthright In our moments of creativity, we are like our Creator The forms of creativity are limitless Creativity heals us and educates us about ourselves, our values, passions, interests and skills Creativity challenges us to grow outside our comfort zone, learn new skills and step into the unknown Creativity is your way to express who you are, let your unique voice be heard and show why you matter Journal Prompts Do you agree that creativity the #1 leadership skill for our times? Why or why not? Do you see creativity as your birthright? Do you consider yourself to be a creative person? How do you define creativity? How was creativity seen in your family while you were growing up? What were your favorite ways of being creative as a child? How does the idea of creativity as a Divine spark resonate with you? How does that connection with the Creator make you feel about creativity and yourself? Do you agree that the forms of creativity are limitless? Where in your life can you see yourself as being creative? What do you consider to be creative actions? Why? What actions do you not consider to be part of your self-expression as a creative human being? How does the idea that creativity heals us resonate with you? What might creativity teach us about ourselves, our values, passions, interests and skills? How do you feel about the idea of expanding your comfort zone as a creative act? Why is it important for leaders to grow outside our comfort zones with clear intention? How can you leverage creativity to express who you are and let your unique voice be heard? Connect with Sylvia Email Resources Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: . /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/16325300

5 Brain Keys for Completing Projects - EP048 10/02/2020

Be Strong, Stand Up & Stand Out – with Pattie Grimm - EP047 07/09/2020

Be Strong, Stand Up & Stand Out – with Pattie Grimm - EP047 We are in the midst of a perfect storm for change. And the world needs diverse leadership to guide us through this messy transition to healing. So, what can we do, as women, to lead in an authentic, engaging way that honors our vision? How can we learn to be strong, stand up and stand out in a time when our voices are needed more than ever? Pattie Grimm is the President and CEO of , a firm that specializes in organizational effectiveness, leadership and team development. Pattie has 25-plus years of experience in organizational development and change management (including 15 years in leadership at Microsoft), making her a sought-after speaker and empowerment expert for women, leaders and teams. She is also the author of . Today, Pattie joins Sylvia to discuss her mission to empower women and girls to be the best we can be in any endeavor we choose. She walks us through the key themes in her book, explaining how playing to our strengths facilitates peak performance and why it’s crucial to develop our own personal leadership vision. Listen in for Pattie’s insight on demonstrating confidence (without crossing the line to aggression) and learn how YOU can be strong, stand up, stand out—and kick some glass! Topics Covered Pattie’s mission to empower women and girls to be the best we can be How giving up on her own needs led Pattie to adrenal failure, anxiety and depression Pattie’s research on the top characteristics of men vs. women leaders Examples of women demonstrating strong leadership during a crisis How playing to our strengths facilitates peak performance Pattie’s 4 Birds personality assessment Owl—indirect, people-focused Peacock—direct, people-focused Eagle—direct, task-focused Dove—indirect, people-focused Creating your own personal leadership vision + using it to guide your decisions How to stand out by being visible, valuable and vocal Pattie’s advice around stating INTENT before CONTENT Getting past the myth of doing-it-all and making yourself #1 on your to-do list The top two mistakes women make as they move up the career ladder Isolating ourselves Compete rather than collaborate Connect with Pattie Get Pattie’s book, Quiet Women Never Changed History: Be Strong, Stand Up & Stand Out—Let’s Go Kick Some Glass, for $10 (including free S&H and $200 in free bonuses) at or reach her via email at . Connect with Sylvia Resources Join Sylvia Becker-Hill, 26 leadership experts and authors with professional leaders from around the world for the free Juicy Life Leader online conference: /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/15137441

The Power of Your Intuition - EP046 07/06/2020

The Power of Your Intuition - EP046 Feeling overwhelmed in your thoughts lately? When there are too many voices shouting at you the antidote is to power yourself and strengthen your intuition. So, how can we find our inner voice? And what do we do with it when we find it? Sylvia shows you the way with this reading of “The Power of Your Intuition” from her book, . With social media exploding and the news media full of contentious content, this chapter comes at a crucial time. Centered on training your inner guidance system so you can protect yourself from outside influences, these insights will allow you to become an independent leader in your own life. Sylvia believes a happy leader is a good leader and she invites you to learn to live your life to the fullest at the Juicy Life Leader Conference. This free, online conference of twenty-six top experts in the fields of leadership, relationship, health and spiritualty, and purpose will be happening until July 26th. Start your exploration and conversation to become your authentic version of a juicy life leader at Topics Covered Power statement: “I am a clean channel for divine guidance. I receive, trust, and act.” How using repetition increases knowledge retention Why women have stopped listening to their own intuition How we let authority figures impact the paths we choose without realizing their influence What happens when we stop listening to others and start listening to ourselves How we can allow our wisdom to come through and communicate with our inner voice Ways to differentiate your true voice from the constant chatter that surrounds you Your true voice calms you down Your true voice encourages you and is optimistic Your true voice strengthens you Your true voice speaks highly of you and empowers you Your true voice speaks gently and is patient Your true voice is compassionate Your true voice is sometimes metaphorical or mystical Your true voice always makes you feel better when you hear it Accepting your intuition without letting ego lead the way to grow your power and confidence How the quality of the questions you ask affect the answers you receive Connect with Sylvia Resources Join Sylvia Becker-Hill, 26 leadership experts and authors with professional leaders from around the world for the free Juicy Life Leader online conference: /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/15108782

Dissection of the Coronavirus – with Neimologist Sharón Lynn Wyeth - EP045 05/12/2020

Dissection of the Coronavirus – with Neimologist Sharón Lynn Wyeth - EP045 What’s in a name? According to Sharón Lynn Wyeth, our name gives us our contract with the divine in this lifetime. So, what can we learn about our purpose and personality based on the letter combinations in our name? And can we leverage an understanding of neimology to make sense of our experience with the coronavirus? Sharón is the creator of Neimology Science, the study of the placement of letters in a name. In 15 years of research and three years of testing in more than 70 countries, she has evaluated thousands of names and developed an expertise in uncovering an individual’s strengths, challenges and life purpose. Sharón is also the Founder and CEO of , the host of and the bestselling author of ; ; and . Today, Sharón joins Sylvia to explain how she developed an expertise in names and created the science of neimology. She describes how our purpose is written in our birthname, how we choose our own name (and impress it on the person who names us) and how our last name influences who we attract into our lives. Listen in for Sharón’s analysis of the letter combinations in the name ‘coronavirus’ and learn how to apply this understanding to foster security within yourself and deeper connections with others. Topics Covered How Sharón developed an expertise in names + created the science of neimology What differentiates neimology from numerology How our name reveals our contract with the universe in this lifetime How we choose our own name (and impress it on the person who names us) Why the name we go by changes the way we achieve our purpose, not the purpose itself Accepting ALL aspects of a person by using their full birth name Why we attract a different group of people when we change our last name How pronunciation does and does not impact our neimology Sharón’s analysis of the letter combinations in the name ‘coronavirus’ Begins with controlling combination Takes from us what we don’t want to give (i.e.: freedom) Provides great opportunity for growth Eventual shift from fear to love Offers clear vision, truth revealed Affects us all permanently How security within ourselves + our connection to Source is the only security there is Connect with Sharón Connect with Sylvia Resources Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: . /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/14388785

Leadership During Crises: Self-Empowerment During C-19 Crisis Part 3 - EP044 05/04/2020

Leadership During Crises: Self-Empowerment During C-19 Crisis Part 3 - EP044 How are you showing up during the COVID-19 crisis? Are you simply reacting to your thoughts and feelings as they come up? Or are you acting with intention? The world needs you and your leadership, now more than ever. Will you rise to the occasion? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia walks us through the three critical aspects of leading through a crisis—presence, intentionality and service. She discusses our tendency to regress or retreat in difficult times, challenging us to examine the way we are showing up right now and ask ourselves if our actions align with our sense of integrity. Sylvia describes the collective grief and loss of freedom we are all experiencing but reminds us that true leadership requires conscious intention and a commitment to our goals—no matter the circumstances. Listen in to understand why service to others is a crucial facet of leading in a crisis and learn what YOU can do to identify and share your much-needed gifts with the world. Topics Covered The three critical aspects of leadership through a crisis Presence Intentionality Service Our tendency to regress or retreat in challenging times The WAVES analogy for relating to our thoughts and emotions Aligning the way we show up with our values, goals and sense of integrity The collective grief and loss of freedom caused by the Coronavirus pandemic Why service to others is a critical facet of leadership Using ‘maybe’ as a tool to mine wisdom from our unconscious mind Sylvia’s journal questions for leading through crises How are you showing up right now? How much of that is an automatic reaction? How much is deliberate or conscious? What do you want? How do you want to show up as a leader right now? Where do you want to go next? What are your goals? What gift can you share with the world? Connect with Sylvia Resources Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: . /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/14242247

High Performance at Home: Self-Empowerment During C-19 Crisis Part 2 - EP043 04/08/2020

Fear Mastery 101 - EP042 03/25/2020

Immunity of Your Mind - EP041 03/06/2020

Immunity of Your Mind - EP041 The coronavirus has dominated the news cycle for the last several weeks, leading to widespread concerns around contracting COVID-19. Many of us have taken precautions to protect ourselves on a physical level. But it is just as important to safeguard ourselves from the irrational fears surrounding the outbreak. So, how do we strengthen the immunity of the mind? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is explaining how to develop an immunity of your mind and protect yourself from the panic surrounding the coronavirus. She walks us through the three negativity biases that impact the way we think about potential threats, discussing why we perceive the unknown as being more dangerous than the risks we are more familiar with (like the flu). Sylvia goes on to offer strategies for protecting yourself from the coronavirus on a physical AND mental level, describing how to strengthen the immunity of your mind through research, awareness of negativity bias, and self-compassion. Listen in for insight around the patriarchal values that feed into our irrational fears and learn how to stay calm, clear and centered despite the dramatic media coverage of COVID-19. Topics Covered How the patriarchy values everything male over everything female Strengthening our immunity of the mind against negative emotions The three negativity biases that impact the immunity of the mind Negativity bias of BRAIN Negativity bias of DATA Negativity bias in MEDIA How to protect yourself from the coronavirus on a physical level How to protect yourself from the panic around the coronavirus Do your own research Develop awareness of negativity bias Be gentle with self when triggered The patriarchal values that feed into our irrational fear and panic Speed (time is money) Action or hustle Power over others Connect with Sylvia Resources Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: . Please co-create a new program with Sylvia by answering this short survey about your current needs and topics on your mind and in your heart: . /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/13433093

The Power of Your Word - EP040 11/18/2019

The Power of Your Word - EP040 Our world faces complex problems that simply cannot be solved with the same thinking that got us here. We desperately need diverse voices to tackle crises like large-scale conflict and climate change. And while we may consciously believe that women have the same right as men to lead with our words, many of us still hesitate, fearful of how we might be perceived or convinced that our ideas aren’t good enough. So, how do we learn to trust ourselves and feel safe in sharing our truth? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is sharing the tenth chapter of her book, , ‘The Power of Your Word.’ She explains why our subconscious minds are still programmed with the outdated stereotypes of 7K years of patriarchy, making us believe that it isn’t safe for women to speak out, and addresses the perception around women who talk often versus men who speak up regularly. Sylvia goes on to walk us through the ten habits for embracing the power of your word, challenging us to claim our own ideas, speak from our power center, end negative self-dialogue, and create alliances with other powerful leaders. Listen in for insight into celebrating the sensual joy of speaking your truth and learn how change your story, stop hiding and share the power of your words! Topics Covered Why women still subconsciously believe it is not safe to speak out The differences in perception re: men vs. women who talk a lot The need for diversity in leadership to solve the world’s problems Sylvia’s 10 habits for embracing the power of your word Allow yourself to interrupt others without guilt Claim your own ideas Work on full belly breathing + vocal projection Get grounded, speak from your power center Frame stories with numbers and facts Stop waiting for 80% of the proof you’re right End negative self-dialogue (internal cheerleader) Imprint yourself with the belief I AM ENOUGH Stop comparing and create alliances + collaborations Celebrate the sensual joy of speaking your truth Trusting that you have a voice + message the world needs to hear Connect with Sylvia Resources Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: . Please co-create a new program with Sylvia by answering this short survey about your current needs and topics on your mind and in your heart: . /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/12086393

New Leadership Traits, Part 3: The 3 Hyper States - EP039 11/08/2019

New Leadership Traits, Part 3: The 3 Hyper States - EP039 Difficult circumstances are fertile ground for bringing out the best in us as leaders. But we don’t have to go through the eye of the hurricane ourselves to develop the new leadership traits Sylvia identified in dealing with her father’s death. In fact, we can consciously hone the skills in our daily lives and enjoy the 3 hyper states that emerge as a result. Today, Sylvia introduces the 3 hyper states that result from applying the new leadership traits—hyper presence, hyper intentionality and hyper love. She shares the heightened sense of awareness that characterizes hyper presence, explaining how it afforded her clear inner guidance and made decision-making easy. Sylvia goes on to explore the paradox around hyper intentionality, discussing how the state involves having clear goals—while being utterly aligned with flow. Listen in for insight into Sylvia’s kinesthetic experience of hyper love and learn how to reverse engineer the 3 hyper states by feeling them fully in your body. Topics Covered The 3 hyper states that result from applying the new leadership traits Hyper presence Hyper intentionality Hyper love The heightened sense of awareness that characterizes hyper presence How hyper presence affords us constant, clear inner guidance The paradox around being in a state of hyper intentionality Crystal clear, detailed goals in mind Completely aligned with flow How Sylvia experienced the state of hyper love as a wash of peace What questions to ask to fully feel the hyper states in your body Where does this hyper state sit in my body? What sensations does it trigger? Reverse engineering hyper states through our kinesthetic indicators Connect with Sylvia Resources Please co-create a new program with Sylvia by answering this short survey about your current needs and topics on your mind and in your heart: . /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/11964827

New Leadership Traits, Part 2: The 3 Big Cs - EP038 10/28/2019

New Leadership Traits, Part 2: The 3 Big Cs - EP038 Strong leaders show up as the best version of themselves in difficult times. Recently, Sylvia endured the death of her beloved father and moved her mother into a nursing home, circumstances requiring that she navigate unknown territory and make a great many decisions. And along the way, she discovered several new leadership traits that supported her through the process. Today, Sylvia introduces the 3 Big Cs of leadership in a post-patriarchal world—courage, commitment and compassion. She discusses the old paradigm of courage in the form of a lonely hero, sharing her new definition of courage as a willingness to consciously step into the unknown and deliberately embrace the situation of feeling uncomfortable. Sylvia goes on to expand our understanding of commitment and explain how it involves daily dedication to the best possible outcomes AND wellbeing for ourselves and others. Listen in to understand why compassion is NOT a weakness and learn how to make heart-centered decisions that serve you, the bottom line and everyone involved. Topics Covered The 3 Big Cs of leadership in a post-patriarchal world Courage Commitment Compassion The war metaphor around courage in the old paradigm Sylvia’s new, post-patriarchal definition of courage Consciously step into unknown Deliberately embrace feeling uncomfortable Developing a broader understanding of commitment Conscious choice every day Best possible outcome AND wellbeing Why compassion is misinterpreted as a weakness How decisions cut off from the heart hurt all involved Creating a culture of engagement with compassion Connect with Sylvia Resources Access Sylvia’s Masterclass “From Frustration to Freedom—The 5 Truths That Turn Women into Leaders Who Have It All” before October 30th by signing up here: . Don’t forget to download and print your powerful workbook to capture your insights and get Sylvia’s self-coaching process to erase lies from your brain and choose your new truths. Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: . /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/11783006

New Leadership Traits Part 1 - EP037 10/21/2019

New Leadership Traits Part 1 - EP037 Most women have a love-hate relationship with words like LEADERSHIP and POWER. Yes, we want to make an impact and influence others. But the patriarchal model of leadership is that of a bully who uses their ego to wield power over others. Someone who is not particularly kind, loving or compassionate. How can we redefine what it means to be a good leader? And what are the characteristics of strong leadership in an evolving, post-patriarchal world? Today, Sylvia walks us through the first 6 of 12 new leadership traits or freedoms that helped her navigate her father’s death. She explains how the freedom from fear and self-doubt helped her make decision after decision without browbeating anyone (including herself!) and describes how freedom from the need to please supported her when others disagreed with her handling of a situation. Sylvia goes on to discuss the freedom from resistance that allowed her to surrender to the moment and achieve a flow state despite circumstances beyond her control. Listen in for Sylvia’s insight around embracing the paradox that comes with freedom from time pressure and learn how being free of perfectionism helped her find beauty in a messy, imperfect, surreal situation. Topics Covered Why leadership and power are not sexy words for women The first 6 new leadership traits for post-patriarchal leaders Free of FEAR (as internal or external driver) Free of SELF-DOUBT Free of the NEED TO PLEASE OTHERS Free of RESISTANCE Free of PERFECTIONISM Free of TIME PRESSURE How the 6 freedoms helped Sylvia navigate her father’s death How the patriarchy is driven by a paradigm of resistance The impact of adding perfectionism to stressful circumstances Finding the perfection in messy, imperfect situations Connect with Sylvia Resources Join hundreds of other professional women from around the world in Sylvia’s next Masterclass “From Frustration to Freedom—The 5 Truths That Turn Women into Leaders Who Have It All” on October 26-27, all weekend long, by signing up here: . Don’t forget to download and print your powerful workbook to capture your insights and get Sylvia’s self-coaching process to erase lies from your brain and choose your new truths. /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/11701400

Death—The Ultimate Empowerer - EP036 10/14/2019

The Power of Emotion Management - EP035 08/23/2019

Dismantle Your Drivers - EP034 08/21/2019

Seek Power Always – with Diane Halfman - EP033 08/05/2019

Empower Your Power- EP032 08/01/2019

The Power of Commitment - EP031 07/08/2019

Empower Your Strategy - EP030 07/01/2019

Empower Your Goals - EP029 06/24/2019

The Imposter Syndrome – with Dr. Emee Vida Estacio - EP028 06/10/2019

The Imposter Syndrome – with Dr. Emee Vida Estacio - EP028 Do you struggle with self-doubt? Are you worried people will find out you’re a fraud? Do you have a hard time internalizing success? If you feel incompetent and inadequate, despite ample evidence to the contrary, you have a serious case of imposter syndrome. The good news is, there is a remedy that will help you examine that negative self-talk and transform your inner critic into an inner cheerleader! Dr. Emee Vida Estacio is a chartered psychologist, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and life and leadership coach. She earned her BA in psychology from the University of the Philippines and her master’s and PhD from City, University of London. Emee spent 10 years in academia, lecturing at Keele University in the realm of Community, Health and Positive Psychology. In 2017, she founded to support high-achieving professionals in overcoming imposter syndrome and unlocking their full potential. Emee is also the author of the three-book Psychology in Your Life Series: , and . Today, Emee joins Sylvia to share the personal struggle with self-doubt that triggered her passion to help others embrace their worth. She introduces the definition of imposter syndrome, describing the TLC technique she developed to explore your inner critic rather than fight it. Emee and Sylvia also walk us through several examples of harmful self-talk, discussing how to reframe performance-interfering thoughts to become performance-enhancing. Listen in for Emee’s insight on overcoming imposter syndrome and learn to leverage her PAME Code to pursue a purposeful, fulfilling life! Topics Covered Emee’s background and education in health psychology What triggered Emee’s passion to help people embrace their true worth Emee’s personal struggle with self-worth after becoming a mom Emee’s PAME Code for living a fulfilling life Purpose Action Momentum Energy How Emee defines imposter syndrome Persistent feeling of self-doubt, incompetence + inadequacy Despite evidence that proves otherwise Emee’s TLC technique for exploring your inner critic Is it TRUE? Is it LOGICAL? Is it CONSTRUCTIVE? The value in working through TLC with a trusted friend, mentor or coach Reframing performance-interfering thoughts as performance-enhancing Emee’s caveat that structural change requires collective action Connect with Emee Connect with Sylvia Email Resources Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/10099760

The Power of Projection - EP027 06/03/2019

Your Power Paradigm - EP026 05/27/2019

Your Power Paradigm - EP026 For the last 7,000 years, power has been reserved for men. And though cultural norms are changing, many women continue to resist power, viewing it as an ugly or destructive force. How can we better understand our personal power paradigm? How can we step into our power without allowing it to corrupt our character? How can we learn to embrace power and feel safe doing so? Today, Sylvia is helping us explore our personal power paradigm. She explains how a paradigm is influenced both by culture as well as our past experiences, walking us through a series of questions to explore how we perceived power as children and fully understand our initial positive or negative feelings toward it. Sylvia then guides us through an assessment of how we experience power now, challenging us to compare our current understanding of power with that of early childhood. She addresses why many women continue to resist power and shares a practical exercise for feeling safe as we step into our power. Listen in for the neuroscientific research around power and empathy and learn how we can grow in our power—without losing compassion for others! Topics Covered How a paradigm is influenced by culture + past experiences The definition of power as the ability to produce an effect How to uncover your personal power paradigm How did you perceive power as a child? Of the adults in your family, who had more power? How did you discern who had more power? How did power look? How did it sound? Did power have a positive or negative connotation? Assessing how you experience power NOW How is power distributed at work? How do you sense power inside yourself? How do you behave when you feel powerful? Powerless? Does power have a positive or negative connotation? The neuroscientific research around power and empathy Why women need to feel safe stepping into our power How to counterbalance the negative effects of gaining power Stay grounded Ask for feedback Connect with Sylvia Email Resources Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/9911651

Stop the Self-Sabotage - EP025 05/22/2019

Empower Your Dreams with Easter - EP024 04/23/2019

The Power of Selfcare - EP023 04/08/2019

The Power of Selfcare - EP023 We live in a culture that seems to revere pushing ourselves beyond the limits of what is healthy. We wear sleep deprivation as a badge of honor and move our own self-care to the bottom of the to-do list (if it makes the list at all) lest we be seen as selfish or vain. But how can we lead with power, clarity and grace if we are drained, irritable and low on energy? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is sharing the sixth chapter of her book, , ‘The Power of Self-Care.’ She explains the connection between our health and our performance as leaders and shares the distinction between high-achieving Superwomen who push themselves until they break down versus top performers who understand the value of taking breaks throughout the day. Sylvia describes how neglecting your inner child leads to self-sabotage and stresses the importance of play in nurturing the human spirit. Finally, she walks us through a list of suggested healthy habits, giving you the opportunity to assess the current state of your self-care. Listen in for insight around why it really is vital to put your own oxygen mask on first—and learn to love your body, nurture your inner child, and rest and play daily! Topics Covered The connection between our health and our performance as leaders The tendency for high-achieving women to push until they break down How top performers work in 90-minute cycles with 10 minutes of rest Why it’s crucial to get 8 hours of sleep and take power naps The importance of play for creativity and to nurture the human spirit Nurturing your inner child by checking in and scheduling celebration Why so many women copy the way their mother lived and worked Sylvia’s suggested healthy habits Consistent bedtime and 8 hours sleep Regularly drink water + get fresh air Inner child check-ins, celebrate success Take short breaks every 90 minutes Eat healthy, fresh, nutritional foods Treat self to something special (monthly) Play time with friends one evening/week Seek stillness daily to reconnect with self Why self-care is a necessity to be our at our best for everyone else Connect with Sylvia Email Resources /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/9302882

How to Avoid Five Common Goal Setting Mistakes Part 3- EP022 04/03/2019

How to Avoid Five Common Goal Setting Mistakes Part 3- EP022 In the US alone, a woman dies of a stress-related heart attack every 28 seconds. But what is causing this kind of life-threatening overwhelm and anxiety? No doubt a major contributor to the crisis lies in the way we work toward goals, as most of us take on the Superwoman archetype and push ourselves in a way that kills our results, kills our joy, and sometimes even kills us. The good news is, there is a better way—the Evolutionary Woman’s 7-step approach to pursuing goals. Today, Sylvia is sharing the fifth and final common mistake we make when setting and pursuing goals, wrong mechanics. She describes the characteristics of a recovering Superwoman, discussing the price this archetype pays in terms of her health and wellbeing. Sylvia then walks us through the Superwoman’s unsustainable approach to pursuing goals as well as the Evolutionary Woman’s authentic, alternative 7-step system. She compares the way a Superwoman identifies what’s missing based on a patriarchal definition of success with the Evolutionary Woman’s focus on what her inner guidance calls her to create for the greater good. Sylvia goes on to explain how a Superwoman motivates herself with harsh inner yelling from a place of judgement and blame, while the Evolutionary Woman commits to listen and feel for answers, mapping out a plan complete with resources and support. Listen in to understand how the Superwoman’s methodology often leads to unfulfilling results accompanied by overwhelm and learn how to instead walk the path of an Evolutionary Woman who manifests results and celebrates her learning from the journey! Topics Covered The characteristics of a recovering Superwoman The Superwoman’s unsustainable approach to pursuing goals Identify what’s missing based on societal expectations Define measurable goal to fix + fill painful gap Commit to doing whatever it takes formulate plan Motivate with harsh inner self-yelling (judgement + blame) Self-sabotaging mechanism triggered to fight self-bullying Either don’t act OR push to workaholism and burnout Either no results OR unfulfilling results The Evolutionary Woman’s 7-step approach to pursuing goals Gratitude for accomplishments, put intention on heart Ask inner guide what wants to be created for greater good Commit to surrender + listen and feel for answers Map out what heart felt, include resources and support Honest about fears, work for 100% alignment with vision Inspired action with daily reconnection to adjust strategy Manifest results and celebrate learning from journey Connect with Sylvia Email Resources /episode/index/show/womensempowermentschool/id/9198617

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