What does an empowered woman look like? In my search to find the answer, I came across many web-sites, books, blogs and magazines. All dedicated to empowering women. Why is this such a huge topic?
The dictionary defines power as “the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events”. The example shown was “the idea that men should have power over women”.
And isn’t that it? The idea that men should have power over women. That idea has been around for centuries. And because it was such a prevalent idea for such a long time, women came to believe they don’t have power. Society adopted this idea as truth and although it’s been called into question repeatedly, the actual truth never really took hold. Until now, that is. Continue reading “HOW TO TELL IF YOU ARE EMPOWERED”
A while back, I worked with a client who was very successful in business. She had risen to the top and was well regarded in her industry. Susan (not her real name) was a top executive and responsible for the performance of a large team. She often had to address large crowds in periodic industry meetings. You would think someone in that position would be very confident. However, as part of her job, Susan was required to attend various social events and when she did, despite her high-profile position, she became a wallflower. She felt awkward and had no idea what to talk about. Her social anxiety was so intense it was almost crippling. 
You may be familiar with this quote from Marianne Williamson:
Have you ever wondered why people treat you the way they do? Do your kids ignore your attempts to get them to do chores? Does your boss consistently pass you over for promotions? Do you often resent having to do for everyone else?