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Rethinking Self Esteem in Women: Why They Still Feel “Not Enough”

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Life Skills, Presence IS Power, Women in Leadership.

“By today’s definition, self-esteem is a noun, a thing. I am purposefully removing the hyphen, so that self esteem in women becomes the action it deserves to be — we women actively valuing ourselves, not only what we achieve, but more importantly who we are being.” ~ Maria Connolly Self esteem in women doesn’t always […]

That “Go Along To Get Along” Part Of You Needn’t Be Erased

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Presence IS Power, Somatic Embodiment.

Too often, we find ourselves in a situation where our “go along to get along” part takes over before we’re even aware of it. For example, Leigh noticed this happening halfway through a meeting. A proposal had just been presented. Heads around the table nodded in agreement. The conversation moved quickly, and before she fully […]

The Auto-Accommodating Reflex: How It Shows Up Even When You’re Confident

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Healthy Relationships, Life Skills, Women in Leadership.

Auto-accommodating is an unconscious, compulsive habit of managing, fixing, or adjusting to the emotions and needs of people around you to avoid conflict or ensure your own safety and peace. I’ve discovered during the past 20 years… something about brilliant, professional women. There’s a pattern that quietly follows these capable, thoughtful women through their lives.

The Remedy for Burnout is Not Recreation but Sustainability

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Controlling Stress, Dream Big - Start Small, Health and Wellness, Life Skills, Somatic Coaching.

“Exhausted. Totally drained.” “No motivation.” “Feeling disconnected.” “Can’t focus. Can’t keep up.” “Overwhelmed.” “Don’t want to do it anymore.” “I can’t do it anymore!” These feelings are not isolated. They’re becoming the common language of high-achieving women who have been carrying a great deal for a long time. When my clients describe how they’re feeling, […]

Those Times You Can’t Say No… How to Move Through It & Speak Your Mind

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, EMERGE Method, Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, Somatic Embodiment.

You know that feeling… you’re in the boardroom, about to challenge a flawed strategy. Or at dinner with your partner, needing to name what’s not working. Or on the phone with a client whose expectations have crossed a line. That uncomfortable moment when you need to speak up, push back, say what needs saying. And […]

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