Leading inside out - 3 valuable lessons

At the end of last year I noticed that the first era of my company Soulful Leadership came to an end. All leaders that I was guiding one on one, as a team or in the Soulful Leadership Tribe, were exactly where they needed to be. They no longer needed my guidance. Great news because that is exactly my aim, to empower leaders to integrate the leadership lessons and to walk on without my guidance. Mission accomplished.

And it was an unexpected shock, because this had serious business and financial implications. Especially since the six months before I fully focussed on writing a book and was not ‘out there’ to work for and with my company.?

When I tuned in on my intuitive voice I heard the ‘message’ that it was time for a new Soulful Leadership. There would be a redefining of the purpose and therefore a redefining of the services for the leaders that I guide.?

That was the start of a valuable, but challenging journey.

3 lessons that I would like to share with you.?

#1 Receiving is a powerful quality

#2 Leadership is a inside out job

#3 The word ‘comfortzone’ is an illusion.

Even though I have learned to trust my intuition deeply. I encountered new layers of uncertainty and even anxiety. .?

How could I lean into this process when I actually felt the urge to move on with my business. To take the next step? How could I lean into this unknowing while I felt the ego fear of not being able to sustain myself and my family financially??

# Lesson 1: Receiving is a powerful quality

I knew it was time for me to step up with Soulful Leadership. And yet I did not know what the next step would be and what would be expected from me.?

I don’t believe in creating a purpose by thinking, designing or brainstorming. A purpose has a Soul and is alive. I rather believe in receiving a purpose.?

Even though I have learned to trust my intuition deeply. I encountered new layers of uncertainty and even anxiety. .?

How could I lean into this process when I actually felt the urge to move on with my business. To take the next step? How could I lean into this unknowing while I felt the ego fear of not being able to sustain myself and my family financially?

There were many moments that my ego was in charge of the redefining of Soulful Leadership. Fed by the fear of falling short.

At moments it felt like a waiting game. Waiting for the right moment and the right time to clearly see what this whole process was about. And it is not my nature to sit still and wait, so you can imagine my sense of frustration.?

In hindsight I can see that from the moment I realized that an era of Soulful Leadership came to an end, my ego hijacked my company.?

All I had to do was to step aside. To get out of my own way. To let go of the illusion of control. To stop grasping. To stop thinking that I know.?

To sit back. To create space. To allow. To receive.

And from that moment on I could clearly see, hear and feel the redefined purpose of Soulful Leadership. The redefinition is actually not a shocking one. It was just shocking for my human system.?

# Lesson 2: Leadership is an inside out job.

It might sound easier than it actually was for me. To be able to really receive the new purpose I had to look inside. To see the old beliefs and patterns that kept me from my fullest potential and the potential of Soulful Leadership.?

The main question? Am I willing to go all-in? To fully take in my place? To speak my truth and to be fully present for the leaders that I am here for.?

It was an internal deep dive to see my own shadow (beliefs,patterns, triggers). To transform all that no longer served me. To call ‘bullshit’ when needed or to let someone else play this role :) . To overcome subconscious fears and control mechanisms. The leader inside of me needed to be ready for the next level.?

To be present and fully say ‘Yes’ to myself and to my role as a leader. To say ‘Yes’ to the new purpose of Soulful Leadership.?

# Lesson 3: The word ‘comfortzone’ is an illusion.?

In my personal leadership journey of the past half year it got clear to me once more that the word ‘comfortzone’ is an illusion. There were many moments that my mind was longing for stability, knowing, safety. But these are mainly concepts of the ego. Trying to get hold, to grasp and trying to get back in the driver's seat.?

And conscious leadership - or rather Soulful leadership - is about Soul, not about ego. It doesn’t mean that ego should not be involved. When it is used wisely, it is very useful and powerful.?

I believe as a leader it is your path to be willing to feel uncomfortable and to not only step out of your comfortzone - but to step out of the illusion of comfortzone.?

So, now you wonder what the new Soulful Leadership is about?

I am here to empower conscious leaders to lead the New Way. Inside out.?

I believe we live in challenging times. And It is time to make a change. Because I believe the change that many of us long for is possible. There are New Ways. New Ways of learning, curing, organising, creating,? living together and living on this planet.?

I am here for conscious leaders who want to make a change.?

Take a look at my brand new website: www.soulfulleadership.nl ?

Does this newsletter resonate with you and would you like to know how I could guide you on your leadership path? Don’t hesitate to reach out for a 30 minute exploratory call. At soulfulleadership.nl you can fill out the form and I will get back to you soon.??