So many speaking engagements in the last two weeks discussing influence and power. While working with leaders, especially women wanting to step into the higher levels of excellence in their careers and businesses, I realize that there’s a common theme that still happens for many women.
As we look up and out for a role models who look like us -many of them have become more masculine in their energy. Even how they talk and dress shows us less feminine energy.
The crazy part is that research actually shows that women who demonstrate too much masculine energy as they become more visible in their careers are less admired and respected. But if what we always see in front of us is that masculine energy then we think it’s what we need to become.
I would challenge any woman to learn how to balance feminine and masculine energy in order to achieve their career and business goals. I am a strong alpha female and can naturally lean toward masculine energy. When I put a conscious effort into balancing them, I immediately have greater connections, stronger relationships, and more immediate buy-in from my tribe and people I need support from.
That’s the power of balancing energies.
