Happy Fall!
Hello and Happy Fall
The weather here in Cambridge is absolutely spectacular with the warm fall sun and the changing of the leaves, it’s beautiful and such a joy to be part of!
I wanted to write today about empowerment and the beauty it brings to the world. Empowerment by definition has 2 parts:
1. It’s the authority or power given to someone to do something
2. It’s the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights
Is that not absolutely wonderful? To think we as parents, leaders, strategic thinkers and business builders, we have the ability to create this, does that not get the hair on your arms standing up?
To think that we, as individuals have the ability to support and encourage the independence of others is one of the most wonderful powers we have. Giving someone this gift, is life changing for both of you. Sometimes though, the challenge is setting aside our own tendencies to want to have the last say, or to guide them in a direction that suits us more than them. These are natural human tendencies that we sometimes need to deny to support humanity in moving forward.
Can you think of a time when you lifted someone up, reached a hand down to bring them up with you or simply provided an ear for support. Celebrate those moments and look for opportunities to do more of that, the people in your environment need it badly!
When empowerment is encouraged, and there’s lots of things to consider as you do so, the receiver has an increase in confidence, a "can do" attitude and a positivity that is undeniable. It will change your home life, your workplace and your experience of life in all the best ways.
Your challenge for October is to see how many people you can reach out your hand to and give them the empowerment to show you, what they can do?
PS, Speaking of Empowerment, I'm very excited to share that I was interviewed by Jim Masters on CUTV News Radio for the Empowered Women's series. I shared a little information about my business and some of my coaching strategies.
If you're curious about how you can be supported in your search for a job/career you'll love and have a moment to tune in, you are invited to do so! The link to listen is below...
