Higher Self Leadership, In between

Fulfillment, Fullness & WholenessWe often confuse fullness with fulfillment.We try to fill ourselves with food, work, love, money, alcohol, achievements… yet still feel empty.Fullness can leave us heavy, stuck, or even more empty.Fulfillment is different—it is the feeling of wholeness made alive in us.The chase for external fulfillment is rooted in forgetting our true nature: we are already whole.When we remember this, we stop compensating with fullness and begin leading, creating, and living from coherence.Fulfillment is not a destination or a trophy.It is the natural overflow of wholeness already present within us.

Why is there Power in Listening in Leadership?Leadership is not about speaking louder — it’s about listening deeper.Discover why true communication begins with silence.Learn how deep listening creates trust, safety, and innovation in teams.Explore how to become the “ears of heaven” — opening space for clarity, wisdom, and truth to emerge.Practical reflections on using silence as strength, not weakness.Tune in now and practice the art of deep listening in your leadership journey.

Letting go of what we think we know Today I explored how often we seek confirmation rather than true learning.Validation feels safer – but it keeps us stagnant.Real leadership is about intellectual humility: being willing to not know, to refine, to see new perspectives without feeling threatened.Ask yourself today:- Where am I seeking certainty instead of expansion?- Where could I stretch into a new perspective rather than confirm what I already know?Happy contemplation

n this contemplative episode, Valarie Sandjivy invites us into the sacred space of posing—not as a break or downtime, but as a powerful energetic field between two movements, two phases, two notes.Far from passive, the pause holds deep intelligence. Valarie shares personal reflections on how silence, stillness, and void have shaped her leadership path—from corporate pivots to entrepreneurial awakenings.She explores the discomfort that often arises in stillness, the paradox of speaking about silence, and the difference between procrastinating and consciously pausing. This is not a teaching—but a gentle offering, a space for you to meet your own truth.✨ What if your next evolution is not in the doing, but in your capacity to hold the silence?Perfect for visionaries navigating change, this episode invites you to reflect on:Why silence feels threatening to the egoThe wisdom that emerges in the voidHow to discern true pause from resistanceThe energetic attunement needed before big creation📓 Contemplation prompt:Where are you resisting the pause? What might be trying to birth through your stillness?

In this episode of In Between, the Higher Self Leadership Podcast, Valarie redefines one of the most feared words in leadership: failure. What if failure doesn’t exist and what we’re actually experiencing are iterations?Valarie shares how this subtle shift in language carries a powerful energetic shift. Instead of shame, guilt, and stuckness, iteration invites learning, movement, and evolution. When we see each challenge as part of a training ground rather than a dead end, we collapse time and reclaim our creative momentum.Tune in to explore:Why the fear of failure blocks action and clarityHow embracing iterations leads to deeper leadership embodimentThe true source of our exhaustion (hint: it’s not the experience itself)Why every experience is here to refine and expand youYou’re not failing. You’re iterating. And iteration is how we grow, lead, and leap.Happy contemplation and happy iterations.

In this episode of In Between, the Higher Self Leadership Podcast, we dismantle the word acceptance — a concept often mistaken for passivity, but in truth, a powerful portal into clarity, presence, and energetic alignment. Valarie invites you to explore how real acceptance is not about giving up, but about reclaiming your power, collapsing time, and crossing the bridge between what is and what wants to emerge in your leadership and life. A must-listen for leaders navigating uncertainty, transition, or the quiet call for pause.

In this deeply reflective episode of In-Between: A Higher Self-Leadership Podcast, host Valarie invites us to explore the creative and intentional power of words. What if words are more than sound—what if they are life made form? Through personal stories and profound insights, Valarie delves into the relationship between language, silence, and presence. She reflects on her own childhood discomfort with excessive talking and how this shaped her sensitivity to meaningful communication.Valarie urges leaders, mentors, and visionaries to consider the intention behind their words. She draws a powerful distinction between “talking” from the mind—often to fill a void—and “speaking” from a place of purpose and presence. In both corporate and personal settings, she advocates for pausing before speaking, listening deeply, and selecting words that align with the energy and meaning we truly want to convey.This episode is a call to conscious leadership through language—reminding us that the words we choose can shape reality, connection, and impact. If you’re craving a more thoughtful, resonant approach to communication, this episode offers both a challenge and an invitation: to speak less from habit, and more from the heart.---Stay connected here :⁠⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠⁠Free leadership assessment : ⁠https://www.ellips.us.com/quiz⁠

In this deeply reflective episode, Valarie explores presence as our true source of inner power—not a luxury, but a birthright we often forget. With clarity and warmth, she unpacks why we so often disconnect from the present moment, caught in loops of distraction, worry, and the need for control. Presence, she reminds us, isn’t something we need to achieve—it’s something we are. Through her personal journey with meditation, yoga, and daily life challenges, Valarie shows how presence can be cultivated anywhere—not just in peaceful spaces, but also in busy subways, work meetings, and everyday moments.She shares how true presence dissolves fear, sharpens clarity, and helps us make aligned decisions. It allows us to embodywhat we know, to magnetize the right people and situations, and to sense what others don’t say. Above all, it reconnects us with our soul, away from the illusions of the mind. This episode invites you not only to listen—but to feel, to slow down, and to gently return to yourself.Tune in if you're ready to explore the power, clarity, and freedom that come from simply being present—because presence, as Valarie says, is completely free and always within reach.---Stay connected here :⁠⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠⁠Free leadership assessment : ⁠https://www.ellips.us.com/quiz⁠

In this powerful episode, host Valarie dives into the transformative potential of chaos in leadership. Far from being a destructive force to fear, she reframes chaos as a necessary and creative disruption—a sign that something outdated is ready to be reshaped. Through personal reflections and leadership insights, Valarie explains how chaos breaks down rigid structures, not to ruin us, but to make space for innovation, growth, and authenticity.She explores how resisting change only deepens discomfort, while embracing chaos as a portal opens the door to new ideas, strategies, and ways of being. Leaders, she says, are not meant to control the chaos, but to remain centered within it—developing inner stability that becomes a compass for their teams and organizations.Whether you’re navigating a professional pivot, restructuring a business, or facing personal uncertainty, Valarie offers a grounded perspective: the end is never just an end—it’s a gateway. With her signature warmth and clarity, she invites us to ask: Where am I resisting the very transformation that could set me free?Tune in for a fresh, soulful take on leadership, change, and the power of letting go.---Stay connected here :⁠⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠⁠Free leadership assessment : ⁠https://www.ellips.us.com/quiz⁠

In this episode of In-Between, A Higher Self-Leadership Podcast, host Valarie Sandjivy redefines acceptance as a powerful activation tool rather than passive resignation. Speaking directly to leaders, she challenges the common misconception that acceptance means giving up or settling. Instead, she offers a transformative view: true acceptance is about holding presence, creating energetic neutrality, and allowing clarity and wisdom to emerge—especially in moments of discomfort.Valarie shares personal reflections and leadership insights to illustrate how resisting experiences can delay growth, while conscious acceptance can collapse time and unlock quantum leaps. She explains how our ego's need to fix and control often blocks the deeper wisdom embedded in challenging situations. By staying open, present, and nonjudgmental, we access a deeper co-creative power that leads us forward faster and with more purpose.Whether you’re navigating a failed project, a mismatched hire, or unmet expectations, this episode will shift how you relate to obstacles—and yourself. It's not about surrendering to fate, but stepping into your inner authority and trusting that each experience carries the seed of transformation.---Stay connected here :⁠⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠⁠Free leadership assessment : ⁠https://www.ellips.us.com/quiz⁠

In this episode of In-Between: A Higher Self-Leadership Podcast, host Valarie Sandjivy dives deep into the overused yet misunderstood concept of authenticity. Beyond trendy buzzwords and social media performances, she explores what it truly means to be authentic—from a leadership and soul-aligned perspective.Valarie challenges the idea that authenticity equals raw oversharing or polished vulnerability. Instead, she invites us to view authenticity as presence—being fully engaged with what life is presenting, with our mission, our emotions, and with others. True authenticity, she argues, is an energetic resonance that emerges from congruence between what we say, what we feel, and how we act—especially behind the scenes.Through personal insight and thought-provoking prompts, Valarie encourages leaders, CEOs, and visionaries to ask: Where am I wearing a mask? Where am I performing a version of myself? And where am I not truly present?This episode is a powerful call to drop the mask, embrace your humanness, and reconnect with your soul's voice—because the world is not craving perfection, it’s craving presence.---Stay connected here :⁠⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠⁠Free leadership assessment : ⁠https://www.ellips.us.com/quiz⁠

In this powerful kickoff to her new leadership series, Valarie challenges the common belief that leadership must be a lonely path. Instead of reinforcing the idea that "it's lonely at the top," she invites us to reshape this narrative — because what if it’s not lonely, just less crowded?Speaking directly to high-achieving CEOs, entrepreneurs, and visionaries, Valarie explores how the “self-made” identity often prevents leaders from seeking support, reinforcing isolation and over-responsibility. But growth doesn’t have to come through struggle alone. Through deep insight, personal stories, and practical tools, she shares how we can collapse time on our learnings — not by bypassing experience, but by accelerating our integration of it.This series is a blend of mindset work, energetic activations, and actionable leadership wisdom to help you climb higher without burnout. It’s an invitation to shift from isolation to empowered creation — and to inspire others to join the climb.You’re not alone. Let’s make sure it doesn’t feel that way.---Stay connected here :⁠⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠⁠Free leadership assessment : ⁠https://www.ellips.us.com/quiz⁠

In this episode of In-Between: A Higher Self Leadership Podcast, Valarie redefines success—not as a destination or achievement but as a continuous evolution. She challenges leaders, CEOs, and visionaries to break free from borrowed definitions of success shaped by society, social media, and external expectations.Using the metaphor of an orchestra, she illustrates that true success comes from playing our unique note in harmony with the collective. Success isn’t about metrics or material gains but about alignment—being in tune with our mission, purpose, and the world. She invites leaders to embrace their own frequency, lead authentically, and inspire others to do the same.Ultimately, success is a state of being where fulfillment arises from living and leading in alignment with our soul’s purpose. Are you chasing someone else’s definition, or are you playing your true note?Tune in now to shift your perspective on success.---Stay connected here :⁠⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠⁠Free leadership assessment : ⁠https://www.ellips.us.com/quiz⁠

In this episode, Valarie takes us on an inspiring journey through her dynamic career, marked by constant evolution, reinvention, and bold pivots. From being an expat and corporate leader to launching and reshaping her own business multiple times, she shares how embracing change has been the key to her growth.She challenges the idea of failure, reframing it as an opportunity to gain wisdom and move forward with deeper insight. Leadership, she argues, is about mastering the art of reinvention—letting go of what no longer serves us and stepping courageously into the unknown. But change isn’t easy; it requires resilience, a willingness to navigate uncertainty, and the ability to release societal expectations.Through personal stories and thought-provoking insights, Valarie explores the power of adaptability, the cost of freedom, and the mindset shifts necessary to thrive in ever-evolving landscapes. She invites listeners to reflect on their own season of life and business—are you in a phase of creation, transition, or resistance?If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or hesitant to take the next leap, this episode will inspire you to trust the process, embrace transformation, and step into your next chapter with confidence.---Stay connected here :⁠⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠⁠Free leadership assessment : ⁠https://www.ellips.us.com/quiz⁠

In this thought-provoking episode, Valarie explores a powerful yet often misunderstood trait in leadership: vulnerability. Far from being a weakness, she reveals how embracing vulnerability fosters deep connections, builds trust, and enhances resilience.Valarie introduces three key dimensions of vulnerability—physical, emotional, and mental—highlighting the importance of self-care, emotional intelligence, and embracing uncertainty. She dismantles the common misconception that vulnerability equates to oversharing or weakness. Instead, she argues that the most inspiring leaders are those who dare to show their humanity.Through insightful analogies, including superheroes facing their own struggles, she illustrates how vulnerability is what truly makes leaders relatable. She challenges leaders to shift their mindset, seeing vulnerability not as a liability but as a strength that fosters innovation, collaboration, and long-term resilience.Listeners will gain practical insights on integrating vulnerability into leadership—acknowledging struggles without fear of judgment, fostering a culture of openness, and leading with authenticity. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead with both courage and humanity, this episode is for you.Where in your leadership are you holding back due to fear of vulnerability? Tune in to discover how embracing it could transform your impact.---Stay connected here :⁠⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠⁠Free leadership assessment : ⁠https://www.ellips.us.com/quiz⁠

Valarie’s latest podcast dives into the power of acceptance in leadership—a strength often overlooked. She shares her personal journey, revealing how, early in her career, she felt the pressure to always have the answers. Over time, she realized that true leadership doesn’t come from control or immediate solutions but from embracing uncertainty and allowing space for new insights to emerge.She explores the illusion of control, the fear of appearing weak, and how leaders often resist pausing because they equate stillness with stagnation. Yet, it’s in these moments of pause that the best ideas surface. Valarie draws powerful parallels with music, nature, and movement, illustrating how moments of stillness create the space for innovation.She offers practical advice: acknowledge when you don’t know, breathe, create space for new perspectives, and trust the process. Instead of forcing solutions, she encourages leaders to lean into uncertainty—because that’s where growth happens.This episode is a game-changer for anyone in leadership. If you’ve ever struggled with the pressure to “know it all,” this conversation will shift your perspective and empower you to lead with trust and flow.---Stay connected here :⁠⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠⁠Free leadership assessment : ⁠https://www.ellips.us.com/quiz⁠

In this thought-provoking episode, Valarie challenges the conventional pursuit of perfection and reveals how it can limit personal and professional growth. She explores three key layers of perfection:1. Perfection is Limiting – Striving for perfection in every aspect of life is impossible; it forces us to prioritize, often at the expense of flexibility and creativity.2. Perfection is Rooted in Lack – The need for perfection stems from a fear of not being enough, leading to a constant chase for external validation.3. Perfection Already Exists – Everything unfolds as it should, offering the perfect opportunities for growth, transformation, and mastery—if we shift our perspective.Valarie connects these insights to leadership, emphasizing that every challenge, setback, or unexpected turn is an invitation to evolve. By embracing the duality of successes and struggles, leaders can cultivate resilience and wisdom, allowing them to navigate complexity with confidence.This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to release the illusion of control and step into a more empowered, conscious way of leading. What if everything happening right now is already perfect for your growth? Tune in and discover a new way to approach leadership and life.---Stay connected here : ⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠Free leadership assessment :   https://www.ellips.us.com/quiz

In this insightful episode, Valarie explores a powerful leadership analogy: the river and its banks. Without structure (the banks), leadership energy flows chaotically, but if the structure is too rigid, growth is stifled. Finding the right balance between structure and flow is the key to effective leadership. She introduces four essential pillars that create a strong leadership framework: 1. Leading Yourself – Defining your vision, values, and purpose. 2. Leading Others – Building trust, fostering growth, and empowering teams. 3. E-Mastery – Emotional intelligence, expansion, and adaptability. 4. Soul Care – Balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. Once this foundation is in place, true leadership creativity—represented by the flowing river—can emerge. Valarie emphasizes that innovation and visionary ideas don’t arise from rigid control but from a well-structured, yet flexible, system that allows expansion. She challenges leaders to reflect: Is your structure supporting your vision, or is it limiting you? Are you expanding or shrinking in your leadership journey? This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to elevate their leadership, embrace both structure and creativity, and play a bigger game in business and life.---Stay connected here : ⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠Free leadership assessment :   https://www.ellips.us.com/quiz

Valarie’s podcast explores the profound dynamics of giving and receiving, challenging the common belief that they are directly linked. She shares her personal journey of realizing that while she excelled at giving, receiving was a struggle, leading her to investigate deeper emotional and structural barriers. She introduces the idea that receiving requires a strong yet flexible structure—like a glass holding water—emphasizing that if our internal foundation is weak or rigid, we may block what we desire. Through self-reflection, she uncovers limiting beliefs around worthiness, obligation, and discomfort in receiving, which often lead people to reject or cling too tightly to what they receive. Connecting this concept to leadership, Valarie highlights how leaders must master both giving and receiving to foster innovation, expansion, and sustainable growth. She argues that true leadership is about creating structures that can both hold and adapt to new ideas, support teams, and expand vision. Ultimately, she reframes giving and receiving as separate yet complementary forces, both essential in the flow of leadership and creation. This insightful episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to balance ambition with receptivity and unlock new levels of growth and leadership.---Stay connected here : ⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠Free leadership assessment : ⁠Free Assessment Quiz |

What if compliance wasn’t just about following rules? In this thought-provoking episode, Valarie invites us to explore a deeper perspective on compliance in leadership. Beyond mere obedience, we realize that we conform to much more than formal rules—our family, our friends, our beliefs, our emotions, and even our fear of change. But what happens if we choose to comply with our soul, with our highest vision? Are we ready to move beyond rigid structures and step into a more inspiring form of leadership, where rules are not meant to be broken but reinvented to serve collective growth? Valarie challenges our perception of norms: are we leaders who enforce fixed structures, or do we create environments where people can truly rise? True leadership is not about blindly following rules, but about consciously choosing the structures that support a vision while transcending those that limit. She urges us to reflect: what if rejecting blind compliance was the key to transformation? How can we play beyond the rules—not as rebels, but as architects of a new paradigm? It’s not about destroying everything, but about redesigning a space where innovation and expansion take precedence over repetition and stagnation. As the episode comes to a close, one powerful question lingers: what am I complying with? Does it serve me, or does it limit me? A powerful inner journey for any leader seeking to create a greater impact.---Stay connected here : https://ellipsus.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivyhttps://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/Free leadership assessment : ⁠Free Assessment Quiz |

What if true safety didn’t come from external protections but from within? In this powerful episode, Valarie explores the connection between leadership, safety, and the deep-rooted sense of separation we often feel. She shares her personal journey of overcoming fear, realizing that safety isn’t about shielding oneself but about reconnecting with the higher self. The mind constantly tells us we are separate—from others, from life, from our own power—triggering fear and self-doubt. But when the higher self is in charge, safety naturally follows, allowing leaders to take bold steps, embrace uncertainty, and fulfill their mission. Valarie challenges us to shift from fear-based protection to an embodied sense of unity. She shares practical insights on training the mind to return to the present moment, where safety already exists. By practicing alignment and presence, leaders can step into their full potential, navigate challenges with confidence, and move beyond limiting beliefs. If you’re ready to transform your approach to leadership and cultivate unshakable inner safety, this episode is a must-listen. Discover how embracing unity can empower you to lead with clarity, resilience, and fearless vision.---Stay connected here : ⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠Free leadership assessment : ⁠Free Assessment Quiz |

In this episode, Valarie highlights how leadership, like yoga, demands a clear focus on vision, the ability to navigate emotional challenges, and the power of breath to stay grounded and present. In essence, leadership embodies yoga principles : like staying steady in turbulence, leading with grace, and making decisions from a place of deep inner alignment rather than reactivity.---Stay connected here : ⁠https://ellipsus.com ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/valarie.sandjivy⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/valarie_sandjivy/⁠Free leadership assessment : Free Assessment Quiz |