Author: Maria Connolly

How to Think Outside the Box — Your Primal Core Holds the Key

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Somatic Embodiment.

“Isn’t it time to think outside the box?’ We’ve all heard that expression, right? But …how did you get inside the box in the first place? …what box is everyone talking about? …and how do we think ourselves out of it?

When you understand the answers to these questions, you’ll unlock a world of unequaled innovation. You’ll surpass your wildest expectations to become the influential leader you’ve always dreamed of being. And it all started with the development of your Primal Core…

Embodied Past Experiences — Our History Lives Inside of Us, the Future is in Our Hands

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Embodied Leadership, Self-Leadership Skills.

We often think of our past as something behind us, a series of events that have come and gone, leaving only memories in their wake. However, as a somatic therapist and coach with over two decades of experience, I’ve come to understand a profound truth: our past experiences aren’t just behind us—they are inside us.

Embodied Business Practices: A Success Guide for Women in Business and Leadership

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Embodied Leadership, Private Practice Advice, Self-Leadership Skills, Somatic Embodiment.

Are you looking to grow your influence and make a deeper impact in business and life? Success isn’t just about mastering technical skills or strategies—it’s about how you show up, lead, and navigate challenges. That’s where embodied business practices come into play.

Can you relate to Amanda’s story?

Embodied Empowerment — Take Yourself & Your Business to the Top!

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Embodied Leadership, Leadership Skills, Self-Leadership Skills.

Embodied empowerment is often associated with self-development… but have you considered how the principles of embodiment can help entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders make their businesses more successful?

Mastering ourselves leads to mastering our business. But here’s the inside scoop: mastery comes from embodiment — your body instinctively knows how and what to do, without you telling it.

But this in no way comes automatically. It takes practicing a process often until it becomes part of who you are and how you show up. Don’t you agree that if it’s worth having; it’s worth the work?

These Emotional Intelligence Characteristics Make Leaders More Effective

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Embodied Leadership, Emotional Intelligence.

When you think of the word “intelligence” do you think of the head or the heart? What about the word “emotional”? Does it make you think of a professional person or someone who’s unpredictable? We tend to think of these two words as being polar opposites. But both are needed if you want to be a balanced, effective leader. That’s why the following emotional intelligence characteristics are so important for leaders today.

Author: Maria Connolly

How to Think Outside the Box — Your Primal Core Holds the Key

Embodied Past Experiences — Our History Lives Inside of Us, the Future is in Our Hands

Embodied Business Practices: A Success Guide for Women in Business and Leadership

Embodied Empowerment — Take Yourself & Your Business to the Top!

These Emotional Intelligence Characteristics Make Leaders More Effective

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