True empowerment comes from within, not from others giving you permission

Send us Fan MailLucy and Karen explore the concept of empowerment, what it means personally and professionally, and why those who feel empowered from within are more likely to empower others around them.• Empowerment has become a buzzword, but true empowerment is about internal agency and freedom of choice• Leaders often say they want to empower teams but struggle to genuinely share power and trust others' decisions• The worst relationships teach us the most about empowerment by showing us what disempowerment feels like• Societal taboos and expectations create invisible barriers to women's empowerment• Being empowered means having the courage to express needs, set boundaries, and question authority when necessary• True empowerment isn't measured by external factors like job titles or possessions• A practical step toward empowerment is identifying your authentic "I ams" and "I am nots"• Empowerment requires community and safe relationships where you can be real, not just performativeTrust yourself and what's coming through. Find those like-minded sisters who will join you on your journey of empowerment.Send us a comment, ask a question, or suggest a topic. We would love to hear from you