Maria Connolly, LPC
In bygone eras, women knew the power of community. They met together in quilting bees, book clubs, and lunch socials. Yes, these leaned heavily toward socializing, because professional opportunities for women were severely restricted. Ironically, today women have endless professional opportunities but our community support has declined. Are you feeling alone? Then I urge you to build your own community of empowering women.
Have you fallen into the trap of thinking that, to be successful, you must lead as everyone else does? You may equate leadership with control and strict discipline. I’ve got good news for you — there’s a new wave of leadership sweeping across the globe. And it’s empowering!
For millennia, leadership has been based on a hierarchical model. This “normal” leadership structure, where a few have power and control over the many, is deeply ingrained and widespread. Today, however, a new approach to leadership is taking hold.
Introducing my comprehensive PADLE Model. If you want new habits that make life changes stick, you must determine why you’re doing what you’re doing and create systems that support the changes you desire. Follow the PADLE Model and you’ll have a life-long tool that gives you the self-awareness and determination you need to lead yourself to success.
When was the last time you caught yourself doing something that surprised or even appalled you, and you mentally berated yourself, “Why did I do (or say) that? I didn’t really mean it. Where, in the world, did THAT come from?!” We’ve all done it.
We all have times when we simply aren’t aware of how our present state or past history impacts us. Just one slip in this awareness can severely affect, even alter, our relationships with others personally or professionally. Learning to be more mindfully self-aware can minimize or avoid any damage that might result from times like these.
Because of the demands of today’s fast-paced world, people who seek personal growth find that setting intentions is a powerful practice for transformation. However, there’s a crucial distinction between setting intentions and embodying intentions.
Let’s explore the story of two sisters, Sarah and Emily, to illustrate the difference between setting intentions and embodying intentions.
In 2006, I chose the name “Neways” for my business, because I was overflowing with the desire to offer women new ways of thinking, acting and being in the world. Today I’d like to share more of my story.
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results‘” (Albert Einstein). The truth of this statement resonates with us on a deep level because we’ve all done it! We get stuck in a rut and we don’t see any other way of doing or being, hence our dreams remain out of reach.
If what we’ve learned and practiced in the past isn’t serving us, it’s time to take a step back and assess why it’s not working. We must look for a new way of thinking that supports a new way of acting.