Women's Empowerment School

Spend just a few minutes scrolling social media or watching the news and you’ll be bombarded with multiple competing ideas, all advertised as truth. But how do you know if something is true or not? What if you don’t need anyone else to tell you what’s true? What if you have, inside yourself, a lie detector you can activate at any given moment? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is walking us through an exercise for accessing truth in times of lies. She explains why we must get out of fear in order to connect with our inner lie detector, describing how to shift from a state of stress and high-alert to one of groundedness and safety. Sylvia goes on to discuss how our access to truth is not in the intellectual mind but in the body, helping us distinguish how it feels when we focus on something that is true versus an obvious lie. Listen in for insight into why people are more vulnerable to manipulation right now and learn how to activate your own access to truth when presented with contradictory theories. Topics Covered The relationship between fear and the motivation to lie Why we must get out of fear in order to access the truth How to shift from a state of stress and high-alert to one of groundedness and safety How our access to truth is not in the intellectual mind but in the body Sylvia’s exercise for accessing your inner lie detector Close your eyes, breathe and take your attention inward Open your eyes and observe what’s in front of you Look to the right, left, behind you, up and down Focus on something you know is true and distinguish how it feels in your body Focus on something that is obviously not true and feel how your body changes Explore contradictory ideas and ask your body which one is true Why it’s crucial to train yourself to be with uncomfortable feelings Why we’re more vulnerable to manipulation in times of fear Connect with Sylvia Sylvia’s Art + Coaching Website Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Email sylvia@becker-hill.com Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill  Previous Episodes of the WES Podcast  Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community

We are in a season of growing conflict, dissonance and even hatred among people. And faced with someone we disagree with, it’s easy to get dragged into a sea of negative emotions—where unconditional love feels entirely out of reach. But what if we DO have the power to choose love, regardless of the circumstances? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is sharing the twelfth chapter of her book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women, ‘The Power of Unconditional Love.’ She weighs in on the patriarchal love-falls-from-the-sky paradigm of love, explaining how it takes the power out of our hands and portrays love as a kind of virus we catch in the right moment. Sylvia then invites us to consider a radically different paradigm, reframing love as a conscious, creative act we CHOOSE and challenging us to love the person in front of us regardless of how we think they make us feel. Listen in for insight around the self-image you must cultivate in order to lead from love and learn how to leverage unconditional love to reap results that feel like magic! Topics Covered  What inspired the creation of Sylvia’s book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women The idea that each of us embodies love, peace and freedom at our essence The expectation that we must do what we love to achieve true happiness The love-falls-from-the-sky paradigm that paints love as a virus we catch in the right moment   Sylvia’s invitation to reframe love as a conscious, creative act we CHOOSE How to love the person in front of you independent of how you think they make you feel The self-image that gives us the ability to love and lead from love Why widening the gap between external input and our reactions is a prerequisite to unconditional love How leading with unconditional love reaps results that feel like MAGIC Connect with Sylvia Sylvia’s Art + Coaching Website Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Email sylvia@becker-hill.com Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill  Previous Episodes of the WES Podcast  Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community

We are living in a volatile, uncertain and ambiguous world. Change is the norm and it happens fast. So, what skills do leaders need to conquer the unknown and find solutions to complex problems in such a chaotic environment? Academic research points to creativity as the most important leadership skill for our time. Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia shares her seven perspectives on creativity, explaining why it’s considered to be the #1 leadership skill for the 21st century and challenging us to reflect on how creativity was seen in our families growing up. Sylvia introduces us to the idea of creativity as a Divine spark, describing how it helps us heal, teaches us about ourselves, and challenges us to step outside our comfort zone. Listen in for insight on creativity’s limitless forms and learn how to leverage creativity to let your unique voice be heard. Topics Covered Sylvia’s seven perspectives on creativity Creativity is the #1 leadership skill for the 21st century Creativity is our birthright In our moments of creativity, we are like our Creator The forms of creativity are limitless Creativity heals us and educates us about ourselves, our values, passions, interests and skills Creativity challenges us to grow outside our comfort zone, learn new skills and step into the unknown Creativity is your way to express who you are, let your unique voice be heard and show why you matter Journal Prompts Do you agree that creativity the #1 leadership skill for our times? Why or why not? Do you see creativity as your birthright? Do you consider yourself to be a creative person? How do you define creativity? How was creativity seen in your family while you were growing up? What were your favorite ways of being creative as a child? How does the idea of creativity as a Divine spark resonate with you? How does that connection with the Creator make you feel about creativity and yourself? Do you agree that the forms of creativity are limitless? Where in your life can you see yourself as being creative? What do you consider to be creative actions? Why? What actions do you not consider to be part of your self-expression as a creative human being? How does the idea that creativity heals us resonate with you? What might creativity teach us about ourselves, our values, passions, interests and skills? How do you feel about the idea of expanding your comfort zone as a creative act? Why is it important for leaders to grow outside our comfort zones with clear intention? How can you leverage creativity to express who you are and let your unique voice be heard? Connect with Sylvia Sylvia’s Art + Coaching Website Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Email sylvia@becker-hill.com Resources IBM Study on Leadership and Creativity The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health During the Change by Christiane Northrup, MD 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community.

How do you want to feel while you’re working on a project? Do you want to struggle through and end up exhausted and unfulfilled? Or would you rather experience joy, flow and a level of energy and efficiency that’s through the roof? What if following five simple principles of neuroscience could make the process more rewarding and drastically increase your chances of finishing the project at hand? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia shares the five brain keys for completing projects. She explains the importance of safety, describing how our subconscious mind sabotages a project when we don’t release our fears first and get clear on exactly what we’re doing and why we’re doing it. Sylvia weighs in on motivation, discussing why we’re more likely to keep pursuing a project that aligns with our values—even when it gets hard. Listen in for insight on finding the ‘divine spark’ in your work and learn how to stay connected with yourself and the people for whom you are creating. Topics Covered Sylvia’s five brain-based keys for completing projects Safety Clarity Motivation Inspiration Connection How to identify and release the fears we have around a project The relationship between grit and how a project aligns with our values Why projects need to be bigger than ourselves Maintaining a connection with the people for whom we are creating Building inner alignment first and pursuing outer action second Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources The Sedona Method Emotional Freedom Technique Intentional Creativity 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community.  

We are in the midst of a perfect storm for change. And the world needs diverse leadership to guide us through this messy transition to healing. So, what can we do, as women, to lead in an authentic, engaging way that honors our vision? How can we learn to be strong, stand up and stand out in a time when our voices are needed more than ever? Pattie Grimm is the President and CEO of Advantage Training, a firm that specializes in organizational effectiveness, leadership and team development. Pattie has 25-plus years of experience in organizational development and change management (including 15 years in leadership at Microsoft), making her a sought-after speaker and empowerment expert for women, leaders and teams. She is also the author of Quiet Women Never Changed History: Be Strong, Stand Up & Stand Out. Today, Pattie joins Sylvia to discuss her mission to empower women and girls to be the best we can be in any endeavor we choose. She walks us through the key themes in her book, explaining how playing to our strengths facilitates peak performance and why it’s crucial to develop our own personal leadership vision. Listen in for Pattie’s insight on demonstrating confidence (without crossing the line to aggression) and learn how YOU can be strong, stand up, stand out—and kick some glass! Topics Covered Pattie’s mission to empower women and girls to be the best we can be How giving up on her own needs led Pattie to adrenal failure, anxiety and depression Pattie’s research on the top characteristics of men vs. women leaders Examples of women demonstrating strong leadership during a crisis How playing to our strengths facilitates peak performance Pattie’s 4 Birds personality assessment Owl—indirect, people-focused Peacock—direct, people-focused Eagle—direct, task-focused Dove—indirect, people-focused Creating your own personal leadership vision + using it to guide your decisions How to stand out by being visible, valuable and vocal Pattie’s advice around stating INTENT before CONTENT Getting past the myth of doing-it-all and making yourself #1 on your to-do list The top two mistakes women make as they move up the career ladder Isolating ourselves Compete rather than collaborate Connect with Pattie Get Pattie’s book, Quiet Women Never Changed History: Be Strong, Stand Up & Stand Out—Let’s Go Kick Some Glass, for $10 (including free S&H and $200 in free bonuses) at womenkickingglass.com/book or reach her via email at pattiegrimm@live.com. Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Resources World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report 2020 Equal Rights Amendment Ratification Map The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Join Sylvia Becker-Hill, 26 leadership experts and authors with professional leaders from around the world for the free Juicy Life Leader online conference: juicylifeleader.com

Feeling overwhelmed in your thoughts lately? When there are too many voices shouting at you the antidote is to power yourself and strengthen your intuition. So, how can we find our inner voice? And what do we do with it when we find it? Sylvia shows you the way with this reading of “The Power of Your Intuition” from her book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women. With social media exploding and the news media full of contentious content, this chapter comes at a crucial time.  Centered on training your inner guidance system so you can protect yourself from outside influences, these insights will allow you to become an independent leader in your own life. Sylvia believes a happy leader is a good leader and she invites you to learn to live your life to the fullest at the Juicy Life Leader Conference. This free, online conference of twenty-six top experts in the fields of leadership, relationship, health and spiritualty, and purpose will be happening until July 26th. Start your exploration and conversation to become your authentic version of a juicy life leader at juicylifeleader.com Topics Covered Power statement: “I am a clean channel for divine guidance. I receive, trust, and act.” How using repetition increases knowledge retention Why women have stopped listening to their own intuition How we let authority figures impact the paths we choose without realizing their influence What happens when we stop listening to others and start listening to ourselves How we can allow our wisdom to come through and communicate with our inner voice Ways to differentiate your true voice from the constant chatter that surrounds you Your true voice calms you down Your true voice encourages you and is optimistic Your true voice strengthens you Your true voice speaks highly of you and empowers you Your true voice speaks gently and is patient Your true voice is compassionate Your true voice is sometimes metaphorical or mystical Your true voice always makes you feel better when you hear it Accepting your intuition without letting ego lead the way to grow your power and confidence How the quality of the questions you ask affect the answers you receive Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources www.juicylifeleaders.com 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Join Sylvia Becker-Hill, 26 leadership experts and authors with professional leaders from around the world for the free Juicy Life Leader online conference: www.juicylifeleader.com

What’s in a name? According to Sharón Lynn Wyeth, our name gives us our contract with the divine in this lifetime. So, what can we learn about our purpose and personality based on the letter combinations in our name? And can we leverage an understanding of neimology to make sense of our experience with the coronavirus? Sharón is the creator of Neimology Science, the study of the placement of letters in a name. In 15 years of research and three years of testing in more than 70 countries, she has evaluated thousands of names and developed an expertise in uncovering an individual’s strengths, challenges and life purpose. Sharón is also the Founder and CEO of Know the Name, the host of Know the Name, Know the Genius in You and the bestselling author of Know the Name, Know the Person; Know the Name, Know the Spirit; and Know the Name, Know How to Connect. Today, Sharón joins Sylvia to explain how she developed an expertise in names and created the science of neimology. She describes how our purpose is written in our birthname, how we choose our own name (and impress it on the person who names us) and how our last name influences who we attract into our lives. Listen in for Sharón’s analysis of the letter combinations in the name ‘coronavirus’ and learn how to apply this understanding to foster security within yourself and deeper connections with others. Topics Covered How Sharón developed an expertise in names + created the science of neimology What differentiates neimology from numerology How our name reveals our contract with the universe in this lifetime How we choose our own name (and impress it on the person who names us) Why the name we go by changes the way we achieve our purpose, not the purpose itself Accepting ALL aspects of a person by using their full birth name Why we attract a different group of people when we change our last name How pronunciation does and does not impact our neimology Sharón’s analysis of the letter combinations in the name ‘coronavirus’ Begins with controlling combination Takes from us what we don’t want to give (i.e.: freedom) Provides great opportunity for growth Eventual shift from fear to love Offers clear vision, truth revealed Affects us all permanently How security within ourselves + our connection to Source is the only security there is Connect with Sharón Know the Name Know the Name, Know the Genius in You Radio Show Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources Know the Name, Know the Person: How a Name Can Predict Thoughts, Feelings and Actions by Sharón Lynn Wyeth Know the Name, Know the Spirit: Discover Your Contract with God in Your Name by Sharón Lynn Wyeth Know the Name, Know How to Connect: How a Name Can Predict Communication Styles by Sharón Lynn Wyeth 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community.

How are you showing up during the COVID-19 crisis? Are you simply reacting to your thoughts and feelings as they come up? Or are you acting with intention? The world needs you and your leadership, now more than ever. Will you rise to the occasion? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia walks us through the three critical aspects of leading through a crisis—presence, intentionality and service. She discusses our tendency to regress or retreat in difficult times, challenging us to examine the way we are showing up right now and ask ourselves if our actions align with our sense of integrity. Sylvia describes the collective grief and loss of freedom we are all experiencing but reminds us that true leadership requires conscious intention and a commitment to our goals—no matter the circumstances. Listen in to understand why service to others is a crucial facet of leading in a crisis and learn what YOU can do to identify and share your much-needed gifts with the world. Topics Covered The three critical aspects of leadership through a crisis Presence Intentionality Service Our tendency to regress or retreat in challenging times The WAVES analogy for relating to our thoughts and emotions Aligning the way we show up with our values, goals and sense of integrity The collective grief and loss of freedom caused by the Coronavirus pandemic Why service to others is a critical facet of leadership Using ‘maybe’ as a tool to mine wisdom from our unconscious mind Sylvia’s journal questions for leading through crises How are you showing up right now? How much of that is an automatic reaction? How much is deliberate or conscious? What do you want? How do you want to show up as a leader right now? Where do you want to go next? What are your goals? What gift can you share with the world? Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community.  

We are ALL affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, and many of us are coping with the collective fear with comfort food, cozy pajamas and Netflix. And while we do need to give ourselves time to process the emotions and rest, we can’t get stuck there. So, what can we do to show up as leaders—even though we can’t leave the house? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia offers practical tips on how to achieve high performance at home. She describes the delicate dance between giving ourselves time to retreat and be with our emotions and then moving into action. Sylvia challenges us to explore our zone of genius, get into that state of flow first thing in the morning, and find ways to carry that energy throughout the day. Listen in for insight on identifying what makes you come ALIVE and leveraging that feeling of joy and fulfillment to stay inspired during the COVID-19 lockdown. Topics Covered The dance between being with our emotions and moving into action How journaling reconnects us with our intuition Sylvia’s questions for activating high performance at home Where is your zone of genius? How can you get into that zone as quickly as possible first thing in the morning? How can you carry this state of flow, happiness and high performance throughout the day in everything you do? Why it’s crucial to identify what makes us come ALIVE  How Sylvia defines high performance in the current health crisis Why we need more breaks and more connection right now Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community.

We are in the middle of the Coronavirus crisis, perhaps the biggest disruption to our lives since World War II. And while it is natural for us to be afraid, if we make decisions from a place of fear and panic, we make a bad situation much, much worse. So, how do we recognize our fear without letting it take over? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia explains why fear mastery is a crucial skill to cultivate in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis. She weighs in on the negative impact of our fear response to the global pandemic, discussing the danger in either suppressing or denying our fears. Sylvia goes on to share how the brain is wired for our survival, not our happiness, and why it’s essential to keep our neocortex functioning when we’re triggered. Listen in for step-by-step guidance on leveraging the Panic Grip to manage your fear and learn how this technique can empower you to make rational decisions in this unprecedented time. Topics Covered The negative effects of our fear response to the Coronavirus The danger in either suppressing or denying our fears Why the brain is wired for our survival, not our happiness Why it’s crucial to keep our neocortex connected to the rest of our brain The Panic Grip method of reactivating our neocortex Rub palms together or clap until hands are warm Gently place one palm on forehead Place other palm on back of head (just above neck) Rest elbow on table or in lap Close eyes and take deep breaths Know that you are safe, carried in own hands How the Panic Grip empowers us to make rational decisions Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community.

The coronavirus has dominated the news cycle for the last several weeks, leading to widespread concerns around contracting COVID-19. Many of us have taken precautions to protect ourselves on a physical level. But it is just as important to safeguard ourselves from the irrational fears surrounding the outbreak. So, how do we strengthen the immunity of the mind? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is explaining how to develop an immunity of your mind and protect yourself from the panic surrounding the coronavirus. She walks us through the three negativity biases that impact the way we think about potential threats, discussing why we perceive the unknown as being more dangerous than the risks we are more familiar with (like the flu). Sylvia goes on to offer strategies for protecting yourself from the coronavirus on a physical AND mental level, describing how to strengthen the immunity of your mind through research, awareness of negativity bias, and self-compassion. Listen in for insight around the patriarchal values that feed into our irrational fears and learn how to stay calm, clear and centered despite the dramatic media coverage of COVID-19. Topics Covered How the patriarchy values everything male over everything female Strengthening our immunity of the mind against negative emotions The three negativity biases that impact the immunity of the mind Negativity bias of BRAIN Negativity bias of DATA Negativity bias in MEDIA How to protect yourself from the coronavirus on a physical level How to protect yourself from the panic around the coronavirus Do your own research Develop awareness of negativity bias Be gentle with self when triggered The patriarchal values that feed into our irrational fear and panic Speed (time is money) Action or hustle Power over others Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources World Health Organization on Coronavirus 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community. Please co-create a new program with Sylvia by answering this short survey about your current needs and topics on your mind and in your heart: www.becker-hill.com/survey.

Our world faces complex problems that simply cannot be solved with the same thinking that got us here. We desperately need diverse voices to tackle crises like large-scale conflict and climate change. And while we may consciously believe that women have the same right as men to lead with our words, many of us still hesitate, fearful of how we might be perceived or convinced that our ideas aren’t good enough. So, how do we learn to trust ourselves and feel safe in sharing our truth? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is sharing the tenth chapter of her book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women, ‘The Power of Your Word.’ She explains why our subconscious minds are still programmed with the outdated stereotypes of 7K years of patriarchy, making us believe that it isn’t safe for women to speak out, and addresses the perception around women who talk often versus men who speak up regularly. Sylvia goes on to walk us through the ten habits for embracing the power of your word, challenging us to claim our own ideas, speak from our power center, end negative self-dialogue, and create alliances with other powerful leaders. Listen in for insight into celebrating the sensual joy of speaking your truth and learn how change your story, stop hiding and share the power of your words! Topics Covered Why women still subconsciously believe it is not safe to speak out The differences in perception re: men vs. women who talk a lot The need for diversity in leadership to solve the world’s problems Sylvia’s 10 habits for embracing the power of your word Allow yourself to interrupt others without guilt Claim your own ideas Work on full belly breathing + vocal projection Get grounded, speak from your power center Frame stories with numbers and facts Stop waiting for 80% of the proof you’re right End negative self-dialogue (internal cheerleader) Imprint yourself with the belief I AM ENOUGH Stop comparing and create alliances + collaborations Celebrate the sensual joy of speaking your truth Trusting that you have a voice + message the world needs to hear Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Previous Episodes of the WES Podcast Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community. Please co-create a new program with Sylvia by answering this short survey about your current needs and topics on your mind and in your heart: www.becker-hill.com/survey.

Difficult circumstances are fertile ground for bringing out the best in us as leaders. But we don’t have to go through the eye of the hurricane ourselves to develop the new leadership traits Sylvia identified in dealing with her father’s death. In fact, we can consciously hone the skills in our daily lives and enjoy the 3 hyper states that emerge as a result. Today, Sylvia introduces the 3 hyper states that result from applying the new leadership traits—hyper presence, hyper intentionality and hyper love. She shares the heightened sense of awareness that characterizes hyper presence, explaining how it afforded her clear inner guidance and made decision-making easy. Sylvia goes on to explore the paradox around hyper intentionality, discussing how the state involves having clear goals—while being utterly aligned with flow. Listen in for insight into Sylvia’s kinesthetic experience of hyper love and learn how to reverse engineer the 3 hyper states by feeling them fully in your body. Topics Covered The 3 hyper states that result from applying the new leadership traits Hyper presence Hyper intentionality Hyper love The heightened sense of awareness that characterizes hyper presence How hyper presence affords us constant, clear inner guidance The paradox around being in a state of hyper intentionality Crystal clear, detailed goals in mind Completely aligned with flow How Sylvia experienced the state of hyper love as a wash of peace What questions to ask to fully feel the hyper states in your body Where does this hyper state sit in my body? What sensations does it trigger? Reverse engineering hyper states through our kinesthetic indicators Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources Women’s Empowerment School EP037 Women’s Empowerment School EP038 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill   Please co-create a new program with Sylvia by answering this short survey about your current needs and topics on your mind and in your heart: www.becker-hill.com/survey.

Strong leaders show up as the best version of themselves in difficult times. Recently, Sylvia endured the death of her beloved father and moved her mother into a nursing home, circumstances requiring that she navigate unknown territory and make a great many decisions. And along the way, she discovered several new leadership traits that supported her through the process. Today, Sylvia introduces the 3 Big Cs of leadership in a post-patriarchal world—courage, commitment and compassion. She discusses the old paradigm of courage in the form of a lonely hero, sharing her new definition of courage as a willingness to consciously step into the unknown and deliberately embrace the situation of feeling uncomfortable. Sylvia goes on to expand our understanding of commitment and explain how it involves daily dedication to the best possible outcomes AND wellbeing for ourselves and others. Listen in to understand why compassion is NOT a weakness and learn how to make heart-centered decisions that serve you, the bottom line and everyone involved. Topics Covered The 3 Big Cs of leadership in a post-patriarchal world Courage Commitment Compassion The war metaphor around courage in the old paradigm Sylvia’s new, post-patriarchal definition of courage Consciously step into unknown Deliberately embrace feeling uncomfortable Developing a broader understanding of commitment Conscious choice every day Best possible outcome AND wellbeing Why compassion is misinterpreted as a weakness How decisions cut off from the heart hurt all involved Creating a culture of engagement with compassion Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources Women’s Empowerment School EP037 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill   Access Sylvia’s Masterclass “From Frustration to Freedom—The 5 Truths That Turn Women into Leaders Who Have It All” before October 30th by signing up here: www.becker-hill.com/freedom. Don’t forget to download and print your powerful workbook to capture your insights and get Sylvia’s self-coaching process to erase lies from your brain and choose your new truths. Join Sylvia’s Women Rising Community here: www.becker-hill.com/community.

Most women have a love-hate relationship with words like LEADERSHIP and POWER. Yes, we want to make an impact and influence others. But the patriarchal model of leadership is that of a bully who uses their ego to wield power over others. Someone who is not particularly kind, loving or compassionate. How can we redefine what it means to be a good leader? And what are the characteristics of strong leadership in an evolving, post-patriarchal world? Today, Sylvia walks us through the first 6 of 12 new leadership traits or freedoms that helped her navigate her father’s death. She explains how the freedom from fear and self-doubt helped her make decision after decision without browbeating anyone (including herself!) and describes how freedom from the need to please supported her when others disagreed with her handling of a situation. Sylvia goes on to discuss the freedom from resistance that allowed her to surrender to the moment and achieve a flow state despite circumstances beyond her control. Listen in for Sylvia’s insight around embracing the paradox that comes with freedom from time pressure and learn how being free of perfectionism helped her find beauty in a messy, imperfect, surreal situation. Topics Covered Why leadership and power are not sexy words for women The first 6 new leadership traits for post-patriarchal leaders Free of FEAR (as internal or external driver) Free of SELF-DOUBT Free of the NEED TO PLEASE OTHERS Free of RESISTANCE Free of PERFECTIONISM Free of TIME PRESSURE How the 6 freedoms helped Sylvia navigate her father’s death How the patriarchy is driven by a paradigm of resistance The impact of adding perfectionism to stressful circumstances Finding the perfection in messy, imperfect situations Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources Women’s Empowerment School EP015 Women’s Empowerment School EP031 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Join hundreds of other professional women from around the world in Sylvia’s next Masterclass “From Frustration to Freedom—The 5 Truths That Turn Women into Leaders Who Have It All” on October 26-27, all weekend long, by signing up here: www.becker-hill.com/freedom. Don’t forget to download and print your powerful workbook to capture your insights and get Sylvia’s self-coaching process to erase lies from your brain and choose your new truths.

We live in a culture of disconnection. We’re disconnected from each other, from nature, from the divine. And life is disconnected from death. In fact, most of us avoid thinking about our mortality entirely. What if we learned to accept death as a natural part of life? What if we could use death to empower our decision-making? What if we engaged death as an advisor on our team? Today, Sylvia explains the value of embracing death as a part of life and bringing it into our conscious awareness. She shares her recent experience with her father’s passing, describing her own freedom from the fear of death and exploring the concept of bardo—the space between life and death. Sylvia goes on to discuss two books that changed the way she thinks about death, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying and Journey to Ixtlan, offering insight into the indigenous belief that death walks behind our left shoulder to remind us we’re mortal. Listen in as Sylvia challenges us to look honestly at our own relationship with death and learn how a productive dialogue with death can help us prioritize what’s really important. Topics Covered Why we avoid thinking about our mortality The value of embracing death as a part of life The space between life and death (bardo) How to bring death into your awareness The indigenous belief that death walks behind us Viewing death as a mentor or counselor Using death to prioritize what’s truly important How to explore your relationship with death Initiating a productive dialogue with death Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Sign up for the next free online masterclass for professional women “From Frustration to Freedom—The 5 Truths That Turn Women into Leaders Who Have It All” on October 26-27 (throughout the weekend) at www.becker-hill.com/freedom.

How do you think about emotions? What triggers them? Do you have the power to manage those emotions? Or are they outside your control? Do the circumstances dictate your reaction? Or can you choose how to feel? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is sharing the ninth chapter of her book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women, ‘The Power of Emotion Management.’ She explains why most people believe that emotions are an undeniable reality, discussing the misconception that there is a cause-effect connection between external situations and how we feel. Sylvia goes on to describe the human free will present in the gap between external triggers and our subconscious, automatic reactions, challenging us to be present and choose a different, more goal-aligned response. Listen in for insight around why the two standard responses to emotion, suppression and expression, are harmful—and learn how to leverage a third possibility by releasing what you feel! Topics Covered Why most people believe that emotions are outside their control The misconception that people and situations CAUSE our feelings How the same situation might elicit several different reactions The free will present in the gap between a trigger and our response How leaders can choose a different, more goal-aligned response The two standard responses to emotion in our culture Suppress Express How suppressing emotion undermines our integrity and health How expressing emotion escalates a situation and ignites drama The connection between stress and suppressed emotion Leveraging a third possible response by RELEASING what we feel Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Previous Episodes of the WES Podcast Get Your free self-assessment for your EVElution here: www.becker-hill.com/compass Sign-up for the free 5 day masterclass “From Overwhelm to Alignment—Take Your Life Back Starting TODAY” here: www.becker-hill.com/masterclass Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: www.facebook.com/WomenRisingGlobalHub/

What is driving you? Do you do what you do because you feel like you SHOULD? Because it’s what you NEED to do to be successful? Because it’s what’s EXPECTED? If so, is this motivation model serving you? What’s the alternative? Today, Sylvia invites us to dismantle our drivers and explore what motivates us to act. She shares the characteristic patriarchal motivation, the SHOULDS, defining it as the mental expression of our underlying fears and explaining how the SHOULDS trigger a physiological stress response that is detrimental to our performance, our relationships and our health. Sylvia goes on describe the paradox of the SHOULDS, discussing how being motivated by fear attaches us to the very pain we are trying to escape. Finally, she offers alternatives to being driven by the SHOULDS, introducing us to positive drivers like the BIG WHY and intuition. Listen in for insight around the benefit to being inspired by a bigger vision and learn strategies for tapping into your intuitive voice for guidance in your personal and professional life! Topics Covered The common patriarchal drivers of SHOULDS + fears How SHOULDS trigger a physiological stress response Why being motivated by SHOULDS is unsustainable Becoming aware of and evaluating what drives us The alternative drivers of the BIG WHY + intuition How being motivated by fear traps us in past pain The benefit to being driven by our vision + values How to distinguish your intuitive voice vs. ego voice Positive drivers in your personal + professional life Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources Sylvia’s WES Academy Empower Your Goals on WES EP029 Empower Your Strategy on WES EP030 Empower Your Power on WES EP032 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Get Your free self-assessment for your EVElution here: www.becker-hill.com/compass Sign-up for the free 5 day masterclass “From Overwhelm to Alignment—Take Your Life Back Starting TODAY” here: www.becker-hill.com/masterclass Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: www.facebook.com/WomenRisingGlobalHub/  

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, a power RESET may be in order. What steps can you take to get rid of what’s not serving you, design an environment that supports you, and ultimately, reclaim your power? Diane Halfman is the founder of Spa Life, a venture designed to help high-achieving women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders move from a life of emergency to emergence. Her work as a speaker, mentor and organizational expert supports clients in eliminating overwhelm, and Diane is passionate about helping people create the ultimate personal spaces—physically, emotionally and spiritually. She also serves as the host of the Live Your Spa Life Podcast. Today, Diane joins Sylvia to share her journey from undercover cop to entrepreneur, explaining how she reframes detours as a ‘dare to do something different.’ She makes the distinction between knowledge built over time and knowing in the moment and inspires us to unlock overwhelm with decisiveness. Diane also weighs in on why environment trumps willpower, describing how to create an inspiring environment in the home and an empowering corporate culture at work. Listen in to understand why we need support to see the big picture and learn Diane’s five moves to RESET your power! Topics Covered Diane’s journey from undercover cop to entrepreneur How Diane reframes detours as a dare to dazzle How the act of making a decision unlocks overwhelm Knowledge over time vs. knowing in the moment Diane’s insight on how environment trumps willpower Creating an environment that inspires and empowers Facilitating real change through corporate culture Diane’s 5 moves to RESET your power Remove Evaluate System Experience Track & Maintain The value of asking for support to see the big picture Connect with Diane Diane’s Website Diane on Facebook Diane on LinkedIn Live Your Spa Life Podcast Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources RESET Your Power Free Gift Clutter to Calm Academy Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: facebook.com/WomenRisingGlobalHub

How would you change as a leader if you allowed yourself to be truly empowered? What if you used your mental intelligence, discipline and willpower in concert with your emotional intelligence and ability to connect deeply with others? What if true power and fulfillment comes from aligning with the feminine AND masculine aspects of yourself? Today, Sylvia challenges us to reconnect with BOTH sides of our power, integrating everything in us that is beautifully female AND beautifully male. She introduces the patriarchal definition of power, describing how it devalues emotional intelligence and diminishes connection with each other and with spirit. Sylvia goes on to explain why so many leaders who appear to have ‘made it’ are secretly unhappy and unfulfilled, discussing how the patriarchy gets its power from the disconnect in us and between us. Listen in for Sylvia’s journal prompts to explore your existing ideas around power and learn how to liberate yourself from the patriarchy, leveraging ALL of who you are to be successful, healthy and joyful! Topics Covered Questions to explore around the idea of power How do you define power? When are you standing in your power? How does it feel to be powerful? Where do your ideas about power come from? The components of power as defined by the patriarchy Mental intelligence Discipline to push limits Personal willpower How the patriarchy devalues emotional intelligence The danger in cutting off the female side of power How the archetype of the lonely hero confines men How to reconnect to BOTH sides of your power Use emotions as guiding system Align male + female aspects of self How the patriarchy gets its power from disconnect Why being joyful is a patriarchy-defying act Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources Sylvia’s EVElution Compass Empower Your Goals on WES EP029 Empower Your Strategy on WES EP030 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: facebook.com/WomenRisingGlobalHub

Do you struggle to make important decisions? If you suffer from self-doubt before, during or after, you know that indecisiveness is tantamount to self-torture. So, how can we learn to trust our decisions—and receive support from the universe? The answer lies in channeling the power of commitment. Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is sharing the eighth chapter of her book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women, ‘The Power of Commitment.’ She walks us through the six most common decision-making resistance patterns that plague women, making it difficult for us to make important decisions or causing decision-remorse once we have. Sylvia goes on to share her definition of commitment and outline the five steps for harnessing its power to facilitate buy-in and attract resources from the universe. Listen in for insight around why honesty is key in unveiling the decision you have already made and learn how committing fully will move providence in your favor! Topics Covered Why most of the decisions we make each day are subconscious The common decision-making resistance patterns women face Codependency People pleasing Perfectionism Control issues Fear of failure Fear of success What causes us to experience decision remorse How Sylvia defines commitment as going all-in 5 steps to gaining the power of commitment Be honest about decision-making patterns Get support to overcome patterns that don’t serve Write down feelings before, during and after big decisions Expect synchronicities in days after making commitment Stay away from self-doubt after making decision How commitment gives leaders energy and encourages buy-in Why honesty is key in unveiling the decision you already made How committing fully will move providence in your favor Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Previous Episodes of the WES Podcast Sylvia’s Free EVElution Compass  Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: facebook.com/WomenRisingGlobalHub

We have created a working culture where there is only space for Superwomen. So, we adopt an attitude of whatever-it-takes, leveraging the patriarchal strategies of dominance to reach our goals. And in the short-term, this approach is effective at getting results. But in the long-term, it kills the joy we have for our work, it kills the connections between us, our creativity and vitality—and in some cases, it even kills us. Today, Sylvia challenges us to explore how the patriarchy influences the strategies we use to pursue our goals. She explains how we have assumed the guise of Superwomen to cope with a corporate culture designed for men by men, adopting dominance, hustling and efforting to get things done—at the expense of our health and wellbeing. Sylvia also weighs in on the research around the arousal threshold, describing how men and women differ in terms of motivation and why leaders need to adapt their communication style accordingly. Listen in for insight on reframing vulnerability and authenticity as the strengths that they are and learn how we can drop our capes and bring our whole selves to work! Topics Covered How the patriarchy influences the strategies we use to pursue goals How Superwomen cope with working in a culture designed for men How suffering from Superwoman Syndrome impacts our health The strategies of dominance, hustle + efforting to get things done Why patriarchal strategies work short-term but aren’t sustainable Reframing vulnerability and authenticity as the strengths they are The differences between men and women in terms of motivation The significance of bringing our whole selves to our work Sylvia’s invitation to drop our capes and feel safe being ourselves Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook Women Rising Facebook Group WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill  Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: facebook.com/WomenRisingGlobalHub

Where did your goals come from? Do they support your soul’s longing? Or were they projected onto you by an outside force? Are you realizing your full potential, independent of external expectations? Today, Sylvia encourages us to examine our goals and determine whether they align with our true desires and values. She describes the characteristics of the patriarchal culture we are swimming in, explaining how the collective subconscious impacts our thoughts and behavior—and why the patriarchy is not sustainable in the face of current global challenges. Sylvia goes on to share the powerful story of her own decision to say NO to goals that did not align with her soul’s longing, explaining her ambition to help other women live their full potential from the inside out. Listen in for insight on creating a true partnership between men and women and learn how to liberate yourself and make conscious choices around what goals to pursue! Topics Covered How distinctions allow us to discern something in a deeper way The characteristics of the patriarchal culture we swim in Why we aren’t aware of the impact the patriarchy has on us Why the patriarchy is not sustainable in the face of global crises Why inclusion in leadership teams is necessary to our survival The impact of the status gap between men and women When the patriarchy came to dominate world cultures The trend to a true partnership between men and women How the collective subconscious impacts how we think + act How Sylvia defines the concept of EVElution The patriarchy’s basis in fear and safety through belonging The disconnect between external expectations and true values Sylvia’s decision to live her full potential from the inside out Saying NO to goals that are not aligned with our soul’s longing Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Email syliva@becker-hill.com Resources Feedspot’s Top 20 Women’s Leadership Podcasts Marija Gimbutas 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: facebook.com/WomenRisingGlobalHub

Do you struggle with self-doubt? Are you worried people will find out you’re a fraud? Do you have a hard time internalizing success? If you feel incompetent and inadequate, despite ample evidence to the contrary, you have a serious case of imposter syndrome. The good news is, there is a remedy that will help you examine that negative self-talk and transform your inner critic into an inner cheerleader! Dr. Emee Vida Estacio is a chartered psychologist, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and life and leadership coach. She earned her BA in psychology from the University of the Philippines and her master’s and PhD from City, University of London. Emee spent 10 years in academia, lecturing at Keele University in the realm of Community, Health and Positive Psychology. In 2017, she founded The PAME Code to support high-achieving professionals in overcoming imposter syndrome and unlocking their full potential. Emee is also the author of the three-book Psychology in Your Life Series: Change Your Life for Good, Imposter Syndrome Remedy and Fear is Not My Enemy. Today, Emee joins Sylvia to share the personal struggle with self-doubt that triggered her passion to help others embrace their worth. She introduces the definition of imposter syndrome, describing the TLC technique she developed to explore your inner critic rather than fight it. Emee and Sylvia also walk us through several examples of harmful self-talk, discussing how to reframe performance-interfering thoughts to become performance-enhancing. Listen in for Emee’s insight on overcoming imposter syndrome and learn to leverage her PAME Code to pursue a purposeful, fulfilling life! Topics Covered Emee’s background and education in health psychology What triggered Emee’s passion to help people embrace their true worth Emee’s personal struggle with self-worth after becoming a mom Emee’s PAME Code for living a fulfilling life Purpose Action Momentum Energy How Emee defines imposter syndrome Persistent feeling of self-doubt, incompetence + inadequacy Despite evidence that proves otherwise Emee’s TLC technique for exploring your inner critic Is it TRUE? Is it LOGICAL? Is it CONSTRUCTIVE? The value in working through TLC with a trusted friend, mentor or coach Reframing performance-interfering thoughts as performance-enhancing Emee’s caveat that structural change requires collective action Connect with Emee The PAME Code The PAME Code on YouTube The PAME Code Facebook Group Emee on Facebook Emee on LinkedIn Emee on Instagram Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Email syliva@becker-hill.com   Resources The PAME Code Bookstore The PAME Code Audiobooks Imposter Syndrome Remedy: How to Improve Your Self-Worth, Feel Confident About Yourself, and Stop Feeling Like a Fraud! by Dr. Emee Vida Estacio Change Your Life for Good: Rediscover Your Best Self and Find Happiness Within by Dr. Emee Vida Estacio Fear is Not My Enemy: Retrain Your Brain to Unlock Your Courage to Dream, Dare and Live by Dr. Emee Vida Estacio The Enemy Between Your Ears WES EP007 The Power of Loving Your Ego WES EP015 Stop the Self-Sabotage WES EP025 Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: facebook.com/WomenRisingGlobalHub

Memory is a fickle thing. You may be confident that your memory of an event is absolutely correct, yet someone else may remember the details very differently—and be just as confident that they’re right. Most of us understand that remembering is subjective, but you may be surprised to learn that your biased memory influences the reality you create! When you project your memory of a person or situation (and added judgement) on current circumstances, people respond by living up to your expectations. How does this work? Can you use this creative power to script a different outcome? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is sharing the seventh chapter of her book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women, ‘The Power of Projection.’ She explains why there is no such thing as an objectively stored memory, discussing the fluid nature of memory and how it changes over time. Sylvia introduces the idea of remembering as a creative act, offering insight around how your judgement of a client or colleague based on previous experience impacts your behavior toward them—and proves your projection right when they mirror your body language! Listen in to understand the power you possess to co-create your world and learn how to script encounters so that people live up to your ideal vision. Topics Covered Why there is no such thing as an objectively stored memory The fluid nature of memory and how it changes over time Sylvia’s insight around how remembering is a creative act How projections turn into expectations + impact our behavior How mirror neurons make us feel connected via mimicry Why people always live up to our expectations of them How to script encounters so people embody our ideal vision Taking ownership of everything we think, feel + experience Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Email syliva@becker-hill.com Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Previous Episodes of the WES Podcast Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: facebook.com/WomenRisingGlobalHub

For the last 7,000 years, power has been reserved for men. And though cultural norms are changing, many women continue to resist power, viewing it as an ugly or destructive force. How can we better understand our personal power paradigm? How can we step into our power without allowing it to corrupt our character? How can we learn to embrace power and feel safe doing so? Today, Sylvia is helping us explore our personal power paradigm. She explains how a paradigm is influenced both by culture as well as our past experiences, walking us through a series of questions to explore how we perceived power as children and fully understand our initial positive or negative feelings toward it. Sylvia then guides us through an assessment of how we experience power now, challenging us to compare our current understanding of power with that of early childhood. She addresses why many women continue to resist power and shares a practical exercise for feeling safe as we step into our power. Listen in for the neuroscientific research around power and empathy and learn how we can grow in our power—without losing compassion for others! Topics Covered How a paradigm is influenced by culture + past experiences The definition of power as the ability to produce an effect How to uncover your personal power paradigm How did you perceive power as a child? Of the adults in your family, who had more power? How did you discern who had more power? How did power look? How did it sound? Did power have a positive or negative connotation? Assessing how you experience power NOW How is power distributed at work? How do you sense power inside yourself? How do you behave when you feel powerful? Powerless? Does power have a positive or negative connotation? The neuroscientific research around power and empathy Why women need to feel safe stepping into our power How to counterbalance the negative effects of gaining power Stay grounded Ask for feedback Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Email syliva@becker-hill.com Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: facebook.com/WomenRisingGlobalHub

It’s difficult enough to make progress toward our vision when we come up against challenging, unforeseen circumstances. But what about the situations where we get in our own way? How do we identify what aspect of ourselves is behind the disruption? And how do we ultimately protect ourselves from such self-sabotage? Today, Sylvia is explaining how self-sabotage keeps us from honoring our commitments, describing the challenge around managing energy in circumstances beyond our control. She discusses how to identify the self in self-sabotage, making the distinction among the conscious and subconscious mind, the mature self and the inner child, and the higher self and the ego. Sylvia also shares her top 5 strategies for making yourself self-sabotage-proof, exploring how a lack of clarity, motivation and alignment breed self-sabotage. Listen in to understand the role of a strong foundation in avoiding self-sabotage and learn why shared values are crucial in building a supportive team! Topics Covered How self-sabotage keeps us from making progress to our vision How to accept 100% responsibility + maintain healthy control How to identify the self in self-sabotage Conscious vs. subconscious mind Mature self vs. inner child Higher self vs. ego The 5 areas that breed self-sabotage Lack of clarity Lack of motivation Lack of alignment Lack of foundation Lack of support Why attitude and shared values are crucial in building a team Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Email syliva@becker-hill.com Resources The Power of Total Alignment WES EP004 Join Sylvia’s new FB group here: facebook.com/WomenRisingGlobalHub

Easter is an ideal time to feed your soul with the message of hope and abundance. To let go of what’s gotten in your way and remind yourself of the ambitions you may have abandoned. To reexamine the big goals you are pursuing and breathe new life into your dreams. Today, Sylvia is sharing the history of Easter, explaining why and how the date was chosen by the church. She discusses the springtime Pagan festivals celebrating the end of darkness and scarcity and honoring the goddess Ostara, an image of the power to give birth to new life. Sylvia goes on to explore the egg as a symbol of the sun and the hope of new life as well as the rabbit as a sign of renewal and abundance. Listen in for Sylvia’s challenge around breathing new life into your big goals and learn how to drop an outdated mindset and pursue your forgotten dreams! Topics Covered The history of the Easter celebration and how the date was chosen The Pagan festivals that celebrated the end of darkness + scarcity How the goddess Ostara represents fertility and new life How eggs serve as a symbol of hope and new life in the world Why the church integrated Pagan festivals into Christian rituals The rabbit’s role in representing new life, hope and abundance Sylvia’s challenge around breathing new life into your goals Dropping an outdated mindset to pursue your forgotten dreams Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Email syliva@becker-hill.com Resources Sylvia invites you to join her new Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/WomenRisingGlobalHub/. A great summarizing article about the Pagan origins of Easter: www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/ancient-pagan-origins-easter-001571. Prefer watching a video over reading? Enjoy this short video about the Pagan origins of Easter from the article above: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3wW7S7oq-k&feature=youtu.be. Want to share with Sylvia in a real chat the dream you chose to breathe new life in? Schedule it here: https://talkwithsylvia.as.me/letstalk.

We live in a culture that seems to revere pushing ourselves beyond the limits of what is healthy. We wear sleep deprivation as a badge of honor and move our own self-care to the bottom of the to-do list (if it makes the list at all) lest we be seen as selfish or vain. But how can we lead with power, clarity and grace if we are drained, irritable and low on energy? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is sharing the sixth chapter of her book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women, ‘The Power of Self-Care.’ She explains the connection between our health and our performance as leaders and shares the distinction between high-achieving Superwomen who push themselves until they break down versus top performers who understand the value of taking breaks throughout the day. Sylvia describes how neglecting your inner child leads to self-sabotage and stresses the importance of play in nurturing the human spirit. Finally, she walks us through a list of suggested healthy habits, giving you the opportunity to assess the current state of your self-care. Listen in for insight around why it really is vital to put your own oxygen mask on first—and learn to love your body, nurture your inner child, and rest and play daily! Topics Covered The connection between our health and our performance as leaders The tendency for high-achieving women to push until they break down How top performers work in 90-minute cycles with 10 minutes of rest Why it’s crucial to get 8 hours of sleep and take power naps The importance of play for creativity and to nurture the human spirit Nurturing your inner child by checking in and scheduling celebration Why so many women copy the way their mother lived and worked Sylvia’s suggested healthy habits Consistent bedtime and 8 hours sleep Regularly drink water + get fresh air Inner child check-ins, celebrate success Take short breaks every 90 minutes Eat healthy, fresh, nutritional foods Treat self to something special (monthly) Play time with friends one evening/week Seek stillness daily to reconnect with self Why self-care is a necessity to be our at our best for everyone else Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Email syliva@becker-hill.com Resources WES EP022: The Evolutionary Woman’s 7-Step Approach to Pursuing Goals 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill Becker -Hill Academy

In the US alone, a woman dies of a stress-related heart attack every 28 seconds. But what is causing this kind of life-threatening overwhelm and anxiety? No doubt a major contributor to the crisis lies in the way we work toward goals, as most of us take on the Superwoman archetype and push ourselves in a way that kills our results, kills our joy, and sometimes even kills us. The good news is, there is a better way—the Evolutionary Woman’s 7-step approach to pursuing goals. Today, Sylvia is sharing the fifth and final common mistake we make when setting and pursuing goals, wrong mechanics. She describes the characteristics of a recovering Superwoman, discussing the price this archetype pays in terms of her health and wellbeing. Sylvia then walks us through the Superwoman’s unsustainable approach to pursuing goals as well as the Evolutionary Woman’s authentic, alternative 7-step system. She compares the way a Superwoman identifies what’s missing based on a patriarchal definition of success with the Evolutionary Woman’s focus on what her inner guidance calls her to create for the greater good. Sylvia goes on to explain how a Superwoman motivates herself with harsh inner yelling from a place of judgement and blame, while the Evolutionary Woman commits to listen and feel for answers, mapping out a plan complete with resources and support. Listen in to understand how the Superwoman’s methodology often leads to unfulfilling results accompanied by overwhelm and learn how to instead walk the path of an Evolutionary Woman who manifests results and celebrates her learning from the journey! Topics Covered The characteristics of a recovering Superwoman The Superwoman’s unsustainable approach to pursuing goals Identify what’s missing based on societal expectations Define measurable goal to fix + fill painful gap Commit to doing whatever it takes formulate plan Motivate with harsh inner self-yelling (judgement + blame) Self-sabotaging mechanism triggered to fight self-bullying Either don’t act OR push to workaholism and burnout Either no results OR unfulfilling results The Evolutionary Woman’s 7-step approach to pursuing goals Gratitude for accomplishments, put intention on heart Ask inner guide what wants to be created for greater good Commit to surrender + listen and feel for answers Map out what heart felt, include resources and support Honest about fears, work for 100% alignment with vision Inspired action with daily reconnection to adjust strategy Manifest results and celebrate learning from journey Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Sylvia on LinkedIn Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Email syliva@becker-hill.com Resources WES Success Quarter WES EP021: A Multidimensional Approach to Pursuing Your Goals WES EP020: Goal Proof Yourself 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill

So, you set a new objective. What’s next? For most of us high-achieving leaders, we put our heads down and focus on the hustle. But the actions we take to reach our goals are only one piece of a much bigger puzzle. How do we avoid the mistake of placing our attention on the doing alone? How do we expand our idea of what it means to set and pursue goals? How do we lay the groundwork so that our action is inspired—and sustainable in the long-term? Today, Sylvia is sharing the fourth of five common mistakes people make when setting and pursuing goals, wrong dimension. She discusses our inclination to focus on action alone when working toward our goals and explains why a multidimensional approach is more sustainable. Sylvia walks us through the five dimensions of goal-setting, starting with the components of mental clarity and energetic freedom necessary to attract the support we need. Sylvia goes on to describe the elements of emotional energy as well as the value in creating a physical environment (known as ‘choice architecture’) that supports the pursuit of your goals. Listen in for insight on incorporating all five dimensions to facilitate inspired action and learn how a multidimensional approach to goal-setting allows you to pursue your ambitions with joy and achieve tangible results! Topics Covered The mistake of focusing on action alone in pursuing goals The first dimension of goal-setting: Mental Clarity Intentional thinking Empowering self-talk Unwavering focus The second dimension of goal-setting: Energetic Freedom From the past From resistance From negativity The third dimension of goal-setting: Emotional Energy Heal past hurt Loving + open heart Inner knowing (click) The fourth dimension of goal-setting: Physical Beauty Choice architecture Effortless self-care Body healthy + fit The fifth dimension of goal-setting: Inspired Action Natural motivation Resilience + endurance Measurable success Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitche Resources WES EP020: Goal Proof Yourself HeartMath Institute Research on Human Performance 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill

Most of us operate under the working premise that setting and pursuing goals is about putting in the hard work to get what we want. But what if you’re doing all the right things, yet you’re still not achieving your objectives? Or worse yet, what if you’ve reached your goals—got everything you wanted—and you’re still not happy? Today, Sylvia is sharing the first three of five common mistakes people make when setting and pursuing goals: 1) Wrong strategy, 2) Wrong time, and 3) Wrong guidance. She explains why DO-HAVE-BE is the wrong approach and offers an alternative order that more sustainable and facilitates inspired action. Sylvia discusses why we envision the future through the lens of the past, describing how that reinforces old limitations and offering a mind trick you can use to set goals from a faraway future. Listen in to understand why your intuition is more powerful than any team of advisors and learn how to goal proof yourself for true growth and transformation! Topics Covered The first three mistakes people make in pursuing goals Wrong strategy Wrong time Wrong guidance Why the DO-HAVE-BE strategy of chasing goals doesn’t work How focusing on fulfillment first leads to inspired action Why we envision the future through the lens of the past How recreating the past reinforces old boundaries/limitations The mind trick you can use to set goals from a faraway future Why your own inner guidance is your best coach and advisor Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources Brain Hack Video Series 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill

We all claim to want LESS drama in our lives. But when it comes right down to it, most of us pass judgement on everything and everyone we come in contact with. We then mistake those personal opinions for an objective representation of the external reality—which separates us from others and causes conflict. We make MORE out of what was observed and create a lot of unnecessary drama. So, how can we harness the power of acknowledgement to label things simply, let go of the drama, and free up our energy to produce better results? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is sharing the fifth chapter of her book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women, ‘The Power of Acknowledgement.’ She explains why we tend to mistake our individual opinion of what is observed with the objective, external reality and how that makes analytical thinking and complex decision-making nearly impossible. Sylvia describes how labeling things in a simple way gives us power over them, much like in the fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin. Listen in for insight around letting go of judgement and dropping all drama—and learn why the ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of human intelligence! Topics Covered The difference between personal opinion and objective, external reality Observing without judgement as the highest form of human intelligence Why individual opinion makes analytical thinking nearly impossible Why it’s valuable to listen more than you talk The advantage of labeling things/events as simply as possible How to acknowledge mistakes without adding blame or guilt How judgement-free acknowledgement frees up energy for better results Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitc Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill

At the end of 2018, when we should have been celebrating, hibernating and contemplating, most of us were busy. Busy shopping for the holidays. Busy meeting end-of-year deadlines. Busy running from one event to the next. December 31st became a finish line that we were racing toward, and the pressure of meeting that arbitrary cutoff date left many of us stressed and in some cases, unhealthy. But what if you could refuse the rat race and live a different life? Today on the podcast, Sylvia shares three nuggets to help you get out of the rat race, once and for all. She explains why life is NOT a race with a finish line or deadline and addresses how to leverage the power of a polite NO. Sylvia also explores the pitfalls of competition, describing how comparison kills self-esteem and destroys our connection with others. Finally, Sylvia coaches you through the exercise of comparing who you are now with who you have been and who you could become, offering insight around the value of engaging in conversation with your anticipated future self. Listen in as Sylvia inspires you to stand firm in the knowledge that you are enough—in all your glorious human imperfection and messiness! Topics Covered Sylvia’s observation around our end-of-year busyness Why life is NOT a race with a finish line or deadline How to leverage the power of a polite NO How deadlines serve as a threat to the ego Sylvia’s advice on dropping competition with others How comparison kills self-esteem and connection Comparing who you are now with who you’ve been The value in dialogue with your anticipated future self Standing firm in the knowledge that you are enough Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Subscribe to WES on Stitcher Resources WES EP017: Your Gratitude Path to Success WES EP014: The Power of Just One Question

Gratitude makes us feel good. Taking the time to express what we are grateful for releases feel-good hormones in the brain, making us feel content and more connected to the people in our lives. But what if gratitude can do MORE than help us feel good in the moment? What if it has the potential to put us on the path to success? To support us in manifesting our vision of the future? Today on the podcast, Sylvia explores the miracle of gratitude in helping you identify the opportunities and resources necessary to fulfill your dreams. She shares the six ways that gratitude impacts your brain, explaining how deliberate gratitude practices can improve the way you feel. Sylvia also explores the connection between gratitude and future success and describes her ‘walks of gratitude’ ritual of literally counting her blessings. Finally, Sylvia walks us through the Gratitude Path to Success, outlining the three phases of the process and discussing the value in choosing to be grateful for things that you have resistance to as well as future events yet to be manifested. Listen in for insight on acknowledging your fears and then reaffirming a better result—and learn how to leverage gratitude practices to rewire your brain in a powerful way! Topics Covered The brain chemistry associated with expressing gratitude The 6 ways gratitude impacts your brain Floods with reward chemicals Lessens symptoms of anxiety, depression Hypothalamus works better Greater resistance to stress Fall asleep easier Experience more positive emotions Sylvia’s ‘walks of gratitude’ practice to count your blessings The kinesthetic experience of feeling gratitude in your body Sylvia’s Gratitude Path to Success Phase 1—easy to be grateful (zero resistance) Phase 2—a bit challenging (mix of resistance, wanting) Phase 3—big challenge (100% resistance) How to be grateful for negative circumstances, future events ‘Even though I don’t/didn’t want consciously that _____, I choose to be grateful because _____.’ ‘Even though I feared that _____, I am deeply grateful that _____ went smoother/easier than I was able to expect it to be.’ The significance of acknowledging your fears Rewiring your brain around fear by reaffirming a better result Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Resources ‘6 Ways Gratitude Affects Your Brain’ in Bustle Greater Good Science Center 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill

We are living in the midst of a trust crisis. A recent study reveals that more than two-thirds of the global population has no confidence that current leadership can address their country’s challenges, and seven in ten people worry about fake news being used as a weapon. What is causing this widespread skepticism and fear? And what can we do to resist this deliberate destruction of trust? Today on the podcast, Sylvia is investigating the pervasive falloff of trust. She shares the highlights of the 2018 Edleman Trust Barometer, discussing the trends around public trust in institutions including government, business and the media. Sylvia also explores what it means to trust a particular entity and the impact of your subconscious mind on your ability to trust. Sylvia covers the reasons why we increasingly see the world as volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous—and how the resulting decline in trust affects our behavior, level of aggression and desire to control a situation. Listen in for insight on strengthening your sense of inner trust and trustworthiness, leveraging self-care to up-level your ability to trust, and laying a foundation of trust in your communication with others. Topics Covered The global trends that reflect the destruction of trust Low public trust in government, business and media 7:10 worry about fake news being used as weapon Sylvia’s distinctions around the truth of trust Sense of knowing person, thing or organization Predicting future behavior Expecting behavior beneficial to us Ascribing benevolent intentions Making self vulnerable to another Healthy attachment phase in early childhood Confidence as result of trust in self Why the subconscious mind is more powerful in the long term The concept of VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) Why our desire to control increases with fastmoving change The relationship between a lack of connection and aggression Why irrational behavior rises in the face of unknowns How to strengthen your sense of inner trust and trustworthiness Heal inner child Set healthy boundaries (mind own business) ‘I take NOTHING personal’ Strengthen intuition (ask for guidance and ACT) Daily reconnection with source via rituals How sleep quality and self-care impact your ability to trust The value in communicating with utter respect and kindness Why it’s important to live your word The need to strive for clarity in communication Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Resources 2018 Edelman Trust Barometer Sylvia’s Inner Child Course ICF Coachingtag 2018

Conventional wisdom tells us that ego is a bad thing. Successful leaders with too much ego have questionable integrity, and they tend to create toxic cultures detrimental to the organizations they command. Ego is painted as the enemy, an adversary to be restrained and limited. But what if this is the wrong approach? What if we could enlist the ego as a powerful ally and turn our fears into fuel? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is walking us through the fourth chapter of her book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women, ‘The Power of Loving Your Ego.’ She explains how the ego is actually committed to our safety and survival and describes how it gets deeply ingrained in our subconscious through early childhood experiences. Sylvia discusses our mission to heal and rewire the subconscious programming that triggers self-sabotaging behaviors like self-doubt, procrastination and perfectionism. Listen in for insight around reframing the ego as a committed servant and leveraging fear as the fuel for your dreams! Topics Covered Our negative view of ego in aggressive or attention-seeking people Why restraining or limiting the ego may be the wrong approach How the ego is committed to our safety and survival How the ego is programmed during early childhood Why we must heal and rewire our subconscious beliefs as adults Examples of how we might regress and sabotage our success How your ego can be your most powerful ally How to revise the ego’s strategies to fit your adult life The idea of teaming with your ego to turn fears into fuel Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Pla Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill WES EP004: The Power of Total Alignment WES EP008: The Power of Purpose WES EP011: The Power of Your Attention WES EP013: Fear of Failure AND Success WES EP007: Self-Doubt—The Enemy Between Your Ears

When faced with a difficult situation or problem, we resist. We get stuck in victimhood, anger and resentment. So, how do we rescue ourselves from struggle and overwhelm? What if I told you it’s possible to bring yourself back into power with just ONE question? Today on the podcast, Sylvia explores the idea that what you resist persists, explaining her own recent personal experience with a difficult set of circumstances around her parents’ health and her changing business. She describes the connection between perception and experience, discussing the necessity of shifting out of resistance to an open-minded, solution-focused state. Sylvia walks us through several iterations of the question she leveraged to reconnect with her inner wisdom, encouraging you to find the one that resonates with you—or create your own. Listen in to understand the insights Sylvia gained via this technique and learn how your sense of freedom and power is just one question away! Topics Covered The understanding that what you resist persists Sylvia’s recent personal experience with resistance The connection between perception and experience Shifting from resistance to a solution-focused state Questions to bring you back into your power What is right about this? What is the gift in this I haven’t unwrapped? What is the pearl in this pile of dirt? What beauty wants to be discovered here? In what way is this situation protecting me? In what way is this serving me? How do I need to look at this to be happy? How Sylvia leveraged this technique in recent months How your sense of freedom is only one question away Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Resources Enroll in the WES Fall Quarter

What happens when you start moving toward the edge of your comfort zone? Most of us start freaking out, as fears of both failure and success invade our consciousness. But true fulfillment lies outside that comfort zone. So, how do you quiet those fears, expand your comfort zone, and go BIG—running in the direction of your dreams? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia explores the dichotomy of success, discussing the gender-specific rules defined by the patriarchy and why men tend to fear failure while women fear success. She explains the ego’s commitment to keeping you at the center of your comfort zone and offers insight around the behaviors of self-sabotage that manifest when we reach the boundaries of the familiar. Sylvia addresses the added pressure of societal expectations to stay within your comfort zone and walks us through three key strategies to help you stop freaking out when you go BIG. Listen in for insight around facing—and releasing—your fears and learn how to expand your comfort zone as you grow! Topics Covered How our love-hate relationship with success is rooted in patriarchal culture The two separate, gender-specific rules of success defined by the patriarchy Why men tend to fear failure while women have a greater fear of success The ego’s commitment to keeping you at the center of your comfort zone The behaviors of self-sabotage that manifest when we run toward our goals How societal expectations pressure you to stay within your comfort zone Three strategies to help you stop freaking out when you go BIG Understand the collective, impersonal nature of your fears Feel your fears in your body, allow them to evaporate Welcome fear as guidance rather than a stop sign How ‘new knowns’ will expand your comfort zone as you grow Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Resources Brandpreneur Sylvia’s #Mogul Week Training Enroll in the WES Fall Quarter

“Getting a gender equal world? That’s going to take a lot of culture change, a lot of role reversals—our prime minister and her husband showing the way—where women are valued the same as men, where family violence is eliminated … and really where women are respected, and the fact that you’ve had time out and had children out of the workforce [is] valued as a skillset.” Dr. Jackie Blue is the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner at the New Zealand Human Rights Commission. She began her career in medicine as a general practitioner and New Zealand’s first breast physician before shifting her focus to politics. Jackie spent eight years as a member of parliament and then moved into her current role as EEO Commissioner. She is committed to progressing human rights and issues of equity, addressing youth unemployment in the Māori and Pacific communities, and advancing the participation of women in society. Today, Jackie joins Sylvia to discuss her work to close New Zealand’s gender pay gap through equal pay legislation. She explains the country’s pioneering legislation affording paid leave to victims of family violence and its status as the first country to give women the right to vote 125 years ago. Jackie and Sylvia explore key issues including paid parental leave for men and women, sexual harassment in the workplace, and the role of quotas in accelerating necessary change. Listen in to understand how businesses can change social policy for the better and learn how to leverage a powerful network of women in working toward a gender equal workplace—and world. Topics Covered Jackie’s role as New Zealand’s Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Jackie’s work to support the disadvantaged Māori and Pacific communities New Zealand’s 9.2% gender pay gap and the country’s equal pay legislation The world’s first legislation providing paid leave to victims of family violence New Zealand’s status as the first country to give women the right to vote The evolution of the paid parental leave policy in New Zealand How New Zealand’s prime minister and her husband serve as role models Jackie’s insight on how businesses can support victims of family violence How the #MeToo movement has unfolded in New Zealand Why no workplace is immune from sexual harassment The cultural shift necessary to value motherhood as a skill set The need for more women in private sector senior decision-making roles Jackie’s take on how quotas can accelerate necessary change Why current workplace systems are not sustainable for men or women How Jackie leverages family support to maintain her health New Zealand’s recent examination by the UN’s CEDAW Why businesses are in a strong position to change social policy for good The power of a women’s network as a support system Connect with Jackie New Zealand Human Rights Commission Jackie on LinkedIn Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Resources UN Commission on the Status of Women Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s UN Address Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the UN General Assembly Jacinda Ardern’s First Speech as Prime Minister Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women Christa Stienen on WES EP003

You simply cannot accomplish all of your goals by yourself. Your role as a leader involves aligning the attention of your team toward a common purpose. But how do you master the art of attention management for yourself as well as the people you lead? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is walking us through the third chapter of her book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women, ‘The Power of Your Attention.’ She explains why attention is one of our most precious resources and how you can connect with others by addressing their point of focus—and then move their attention in the direction of your desire! Sylvia discusses the two forms of attention, neutral and charged, offering insight on how we can be manipulated through either desire or repulsion to fixate our attention on someone else’s intended goals. Listen in for a powerful written exercise that will help you harness your own attention and understand why you ARE where you place your attention. Topics Covered Why leaders need to master the art of attention management The definition of attention as the brain energy exuded by focus The idea that ‘you are where your attention is’ How to connect with others by addressing their point of focus The vital leadership skill of pacing and leading Why the brain resource of attention is so easily drained The two forms of attention Neutral – free, at our disposal Charged – through desire/repulsion How people can be manipulated through charged attention Sylvia’s powerful exercise of listing your items of fixed attention How a strong emotional charge can fixate your attention Why leading with free attention affords you more energy Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill WES EP004: The Power of Total Alignment WES EP008: The Power of Purpose Fix My Brand with Ali Craig Sylvia’s Facebook Live Trainings

What is the difference between an effective manager and a true leader—someone who owns the culture and delivers on the purpose of the organization?  What are the characteristics of an inspiring C-suite executive of the future? And how do leaders go about creating the right environment for their team to be successful? Pat Foley is the CEO of Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico, a company that provides state-of-the-art aircraft overhauls in the Americas. At Pat’s 215,000 square-foot facility, planes are inspected, repaired and tested by his staff of 400 who perform base maintenance on A319, A320 and A321 aircraft for different airlines. Pat assumed his first leadership role with Lufthansa as the Production Manager of a maintenance bay 18 years ago, and since then, he has served the company as the COO of Lufthansa Technik Budapest and Head of Production at the Puerto Rico facility—before becoming its Chief Executive Officer. Today, Pat sits down with Sylvia to offer his take on the unique culture and beauty of the island of Puerto Rico and explain the base maintenance work they do at the Lufthansa facility there. He describes the role of a CEO, sharing his personal journey from competent manager to effective leader. Pat explores the evolution of business over the past 30 years, discussing how he adapted to key trends and the personal development work he did to grow as a leader. Listen in for Pat’s practical advice for executives and learn how Hurricane Maria brought out the best in both Lufthansa Group and the people of Puerto Rico. Topics Covered Pat’s take on the unique culture and beauty of Puerto Rico The aircraft base maintenance work of Lufthansa Technik Pat’s insight around the role of a CEO Develop strategy, deliver on purpose Own culture of organization How Pat divides his day between operations and business strategy Pat’s personal journey as an ambitious leader with Lufthansa How Pat emulated the characteristics of leaders he admired Pat’s view of what sets a leader apart from a manager Positive and optimistic Listen (nonverbal cues) Emotional at right time The major trends in business and leadership in the past 30 years Rise of social responsibility Role of technology Shift to collaborative model How a coaching course helped Pat accept and forgive himself How Pat let go of the gremlin that says ‘you’re not good enough’ Pat’s practical advice for leaders Support system Separate work and home Take work seriously, not self Leverage sport as outlet Sufficient time to rest Pat’s experience living through the devastation of Hurricane Maria How the employees of Lufthansa Technik worked to rebuild the facility Pat’s admiration of the way his team responded to the hurricane How Lufthansa Group was able to send 90 tons of aid in five days Connect with Pat Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico Pat on LinkedIn Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Resources International Coach Federation Tim Gallwey’s The Inner Game Inner Game of Tennis on YouTube

When you come across a seemingly inspiring meme on social media, it is tempting to hit ‘share’ and watch the ‘likes’ pile up without stopping to question whether the concept or idea is truly empowering. Do these perceived truths really motivate us? Or do they create an illusion of perfection that sabotages our success? Today on Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia addresses a listener request to discuss self-love and its impact on our relationships. She dismantles the popular meme, ‘You have to love yourself first before you can love someone else,’ explaining why she is taking a stand against it and how loving others first helped her develop compassion for herself. Sylvia covers the three structures of truth, giving examples of each and describing the price we pay for sharing memes in the absence of discerning discussion. She also speaks to the illusion of connection that is nurtured by the viral spread of memes on social media. Listen in to understand the value of questioning memes and learn how to initiate thoughtful conversation when you share these ‘truths’ online and in the real world! Topics Covered Why Sylvia is taking a stand against the ‘love yourself first’ meme Sylvia’s definition of a meme as a concept or idea that sounds true How the grammatical structure of a meme creates an illusion of truth Sylvia’s insight on Gandhi’s ‘be the change’ meme How loving others unconditionally empowered Sylvia to love herself How our brains are wired to make self-love more difficult The three structures of truth True in one moment, not true in different moment True for one not true for all True while opposite is true as well The price we pay for unquestioned memes in terms of polarization How sharing memes on social media creates the illusion of connection Sylvia’s invitation to question memes and initiate real discussion Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Subscribe to WES on Google Play Resources Fix My Brand with Ali Craig

Stepping outside your comfort zone is the hallmark of a powerful leader. It is also incredibly painful! So, how do you override the brain’s tendency to run away from discomfort to reach your full potential? The answer lies in developing a connection to your big WHY—a purpose or calling whose fulfillment is more joyful than the pain associated with change.   On today’s episode of Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is sharing the second chapter of her book, 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women, ‘The Power of Purpose.’ She explains the significance of either discovering OR reconnecting with your purpose, discussing how a big WHY supports leaders in developing the resilience and stamina to initiate change, and she offers insight around connecting the dots of your past experiences to uncover your ultimate mission. Sylvia describes how a clarity of purpose makes it easy to say NO and set boundaries—because you’ve already said YES to your true north. Listen in to understand how the WHAT and HOW unfold naturally once the WHY is established and master the Chapter 2 Power Statement: I focus on my biggest WHY at all times! Topics Covered The significance of discovering OR reconnecting with your purpose The two drivers in the human brain Away from pain Toward pleasure Why external pressure to change only works in the short term The leader’s daily practice of stepping outside their comfort zone How to override your away-from-pain tendencies with a big WHY Sylvia’s painful experience of being disconnected from purpose How to look at your life like a treasure map that reveals purpose Past experience gives clues about talents, strengths Every moment prepares you for ultimate mission How clarity of purpose makes it easy to set boundaries The common epidemic of attempting to please everyone How the WHAT and HOW unfold logically once WHY is established The value in starting each day with a connection to your big WHY Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Resources 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women by Sylvia Becker-Hill WES EP004: The Power of Total Alignment

You cannot NOT suffer from self-doubt. As long as you are growing and changing, you will be faced with uncomfortable situations. And because your brain is wired to protect you from the potential threat of the unfamiliar, it will trigger the uncertainty and insecurity that stems from tackling the unknown. But how do you get past the self-doubt and reach your full potential? How do you eradicate this enemy between your ears? On today’s edition of Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is teaching us how to fight back when self-doubt threatens our confidence. She discusses the mental, emotional and physical manifestations of self-doubt, explaining how growth and transformation serves as the trigger for those feelings. Sylvia describes the way our brains are wired to alert us to potential danger and how this plays out in the form of self-doubt anytime we are faced with change. Sylvia offers insight around the price tag for self-doubt, addressing how we pay with our confidence, our relationships and even our bank accounts! She also reveals the hidden messages of celebration, encouragement and empowerment behind our self-doubt, explaining how to turn the stop signs into guide posts that help us move forward. Listen in for the five antidotes to self-doubt and learn how to reclaim your confidence with practical physical, social, emotional, spiritual and action-based strategies. Topics Covered The mental, emotional and physical manifestations of self-doubt How change serves as the primary trigger for self-doubt How our brains are wired for survival rather than happiness The price tag for self-doubt Pay with confidence, relationships and money Erodes our sense of integrity The hidden messages of encouragement behind self-doubt How to turn the stop signs of self-doubt into guide posts The five antidotes to self-doubt Physical—sleep, movement and healthy food Social—reach out to allies, revisit positive feedback Emotional—feel & release, shower self with compassion Spiritual—meditation, prayer and grounding exercise Action—break topic into tiny micro-steps Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes

Why are the best and brightest women still not reaching C-Suite positions? We can blame the system or society. We can point to a lack of role models or mentors. But what if a big part of the problem is us? What if we secretly have an aversion to power? What if, deep down, we are disgusted by the lack of ethics sometimes demonstrated by top-ranked executives? What if we are really afraid of losing our femininity and becoming like ‘them’? Today, Sylvia is digging deep into the attraction/aversion dilemma of power. She offers insight around the secret disgust of power she has encountered in working with women in the female pipeline and what she calls the ping-pong of goal-pursuing, where women are consciously working toward a goal but subconsciously averse to realizing their vision. Sylvia explains why women stuck in the aversion/attraction dilemma choose inaction, self-sabotage, or simply turn down great opportunities. Listen in for insight on conducting an honest inquiry into your own attraction and aversion to power and learn how to begin letting go of judgement and longing to access your full power—with magical ease! Topics Covered The corporate commitment to creating a female pipeline for executive positions The classic reasons why women did not reach C-Suite positions Glass ceiling, lack of mentors/role models Lack of spousal support or childcare Poor stress resilience, hormones and mother guilt Sylvia’s insight around women’s secret repulsion for power The fear women have of losing their femininity and integrity by embracing power Sylvia’s idea of the ping pong of goal-pursuing How the aversion/attraction dilemma shows up as inaction or self-sabotage Why women stuck in the ambivalence of goal-pursuing turn down opportunities How to conduct an honest inquiry of your own attraction and aversion to power The value in recognizing how your ambivalence has played out in your career Why we must let go of both our judgement of AND longing for power The ultimate evolution to a true partnership between men and women Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES on Facebook WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Subscribe to WES on iTunes Resources WES Podcast EP004 WES Podcast EP005

As women, we have a lot to overcome in the process of reclaiming our power. Not only are we fighting the biases of people around us, we also have to overcome our own subconscious belief that power is inherently male. How do we go about rewiring our brains and empowering ourselves to take control of our lives? On this episode of Women’s Empowerment School, Sylvia is tackling the topic of power. She shares her expanded definition of power to include an influence over our own behavior and thinking in addition to the behavior of others. Sylvia encourages us to consider the power dynamic between the male and female adults we grew up with and the way we have been hardwired to associate power with men. Sylvia covers powerful female figures in history, discussing how Roman historians portrayed Cleopatra and why the idea of a powerful woman as unnatural and dangerous persists to this day. Listen in for insight on what it means to be empowered and learn Sylvia’s 5-step process for reclaiming your power—starting right now! Topics Covered The definition of power as the capacity to direct and influence behavior/events Sylvia’s expanded definition of power to include our own behavior and thinking How we discover the joyful experience of power as small children The impact of observing the power distribution between our mothers and fathers How the family power dynamic may or may not align with that of society/culture How we are hardwired to believe that power is inherently male Why powerful women are perceived as unnatural, dangerous and perverse The definition of empower as giving someone the strength to control their lives Sylvia’s 5 steps to empower yourself Gender neutralize concept of power Declare: ‘It is natural, it is safe for me to reclaim my power’ Collect evidence of power in writing (minimum of 30 days) Set goals to expand power Go for goals in supported way Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School WES Podcast Show Notes Sylvia on Instagram Review WES on iTunes Resources Sylvia’s SUE Talk

Chapter one of Sylvia’s book “Instant Insights on 12 Leadership Powers for Successful Women”. Power- Statement to use like an affirmation saying it out loud repeatedly:            “I align my brain for success and my life with my purpose.” Questions for you to journal about to start realizing where you are on your EVElutionaryTM path towards total alignment: 1. What are my conscious desires? / What goals do I choose to pursue? What gets stirred up when I put my attention on my goals? Fears? Resistances? What is important for me in life? What red flags warn me that I am in danger of hurting myself by compromising an important value? How good is my time and energy management when it comes to juggling all my different roles? How clear and strong am I in setting healthy boundaries between my roles and duties? Resources: Link to buy Sylvia’s international Amazon bestseller on Amazon: “Instant Insights of 12 Leadership Powers of Successful Women” Link to the Women’s Empowerment School: www.becker-hill.com

Is it possible to rise through the ranks of corporate leadership to become a high-level executive—without abandoning your femininity? And if so, how do you override the patriarchy between your own ears and show up as a strong woman who speaks her mind? Better yet, how do you leverage your strengths to build an internal network of support that helps all talented women rise? In the last 20 years, Christa has worked in human resources departments across the globe in a number of industries, from politics to retail to pharmaceuticals to sport, building internal coaching programs and support networks to promote female executives. Today, Christa joins Sylvia to explain why visibility is a challenge for women in the corporate world. Christa describes how passion inspires her to speak her mind and shares her strategy for preparing for a meeting by anticipating the emotional response. Christa and Sylvia discuss the impact of cultural values on the number of women in executive leadership in a given region and the value in designing a strategic plan for your career goals. Listen in for Christa’s advice on embracing your femininity, creating a network of support, and maintaining a playful approach to life! Topics Covered Christa’s diverse HR experience across cultures and industries Why visibility is a challenge for women in the corporate world How passion and integrity support Christa in speaking her mind Christa’s view that women are more open to feedback How Christa’s bigger VISION helps her through difficult days How to prepare for a meeting by anticipating the emotional response How cultural values impact the presence of women in executive positions Christa’s insight on developing a plan around family and career How Christa maintains work-life balance with a focus on wellness The truth about the importance of appearance and professional dress How male executives can provide opportunities for women to be visible Why solidarity among women in the corporate environment is not a given How to build an internal network of support for women in a large company Christa’s advice around taking on different roles and embracing play Christa’s philosophy for successful female corporate leadership Have fun, be brave, network, stay female and be authentic Connect with Christa Christa on LinkedIn Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School Sylvia on Instagram

In this episode Sylvia starts the process of dismantling the patriarchy in our minds by discussing one of the 10 Patriarchal Commandments Women face around the world: “Be quiet! Don’t be heard and don’t oppose, so others don’t feel threatened or uncomfortable.” This is the one which cost women literally millions of money over their life-time, confidence, freedom, self-expression, relationships, leadership, sense of integrity… and the world their creativity, brilliance and solutions which only can come from women (alone or in partnership with men’s voices.) Listen to Sylvia’s thoughts to be inspired to find your voice and raise it for the betterment of your life and the world around you. Follow her ritual invitation to feel safe to do so. Take with you the EVElutionary permission slip: “I am free and safe to share my truth. Other people’s reactions to it is their business not mine.” Use this journaling questions, to start freeing up your voice: 1. Where in my life do I shut up and don’t say what I think? What is the emotion and the belief behind that withhold? What is the price I pay for that withhold? What is lacking in my life and environment because of it? What do I need to stop the withhold and share my voice? What would I say if I trusted to be safe? How would I feel expressing myself freely? What will the world gain because of my liberated voice? 9. When and where will I practice next to speak my truth? Resources: Link to the Women’s Empowerment School: www.becker-hill.com

Do you ever feel like the Ugly Duckling? Like something is off about the environment you’re working in? What if we could create inclusive workplaces where everyone felt like a Swan most of the time? Where we could use our intuition AND manage a spreadsheet? Where everyone felt safe enough to speak up? Kristin Engvig is the founder and CEO of the WINConference, a globally recognized network and resource for women working internationally. A prominent thought leader in the evolution of the female leadership journey, Kristin created WIN to inspire women worldwide in becoming agents of possibility and to bring a more feminine, global and sustainable vision into the workplace and the world at large. On the inaugural episode of Women’s Empowerment School, Kristin sits down with Sylvia to share the origin story of WIN and explain how the principles of inclusiveness and choice inspired her to start the organization. Kristin discusses the art of creating a world through the WINConference, the criteria for its partners and corporate sponsors, and the depth of relationships cultivated at the event. She also offers insight on maintaining a state of mindfulness and managing energy effectively in the midst of a busy, global lifestyle. Listen in for Kristin’s take on the evolution of companies as women AND men wake up to the urgency of a world that values generosity, caring and empathy—and learn how to fight for a world that works for everyone!   Topics Covered Kristin’s aim to inspire women in becoming ‘agents of possibility’ The pivotal moment when Kristin understood the power of choice How feeling like ‘the Ugly Duckling’ inspired Kristin to create WIN Kristin’s insight on fighting for a world that works for everyone Kristin’s holistic approach to curating a world at the WINConference Kristin’s take on the current trends toward diversity and inclusion Why Kristin advocates for an empathetic approach to business How WINConference sponsors demonstrate a commitment to sustainability The depth of relationships created at the WINConference How Kristin’s profound dedication to purpose energizes her How Kristin manages her energy in the midst of extensive travel Kristin’s insight on living in a state of mindfulness How companies are evolving as more women are empowered The value of meeting as physical beings in a common space The urgency around making space for generosity, caring and empathy Connect with Kristin WINConference Kristin on LinkedIn Kristin on Twitter Connect with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School Sylvia on Instagram Resources Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés