“What we have not known is how to begin from our own centre, how to begin from our own experience, how to make ourselves as women the subjects of the act of knowing”
– Dorothy Smith (A Canadian Sociologist, known for her work with feminist theory and women’s studies)
This quote is a wonderful reminder that each of us women, has a center point, a still point, an internal place of equilibrium, of power and energy that can fuel us, feed us and inspire us. Inspire us to get to know ourselves intimately and to get to know each other intimately.
I have long admired Anita Roddick. I had the great pleasure of hearing Anita Roddick speak in Vancouver in the late 90’s. She walked on stage, wearing a funky understated outfit and totally captivated the audience of over 2000 women. She modeled her essence to me by standing fully in her powerful presence. It was clear to me then as it has been in the ensuing years that she “wore her skin well”, that she knew who she was and what she stood for and that this “knowing” informed all of her actions. She exuded a powerful leadership style!
Personal Development Life Coaching Question:
How can you, as a woman leader become your own “subject of the act of knowing” and how can this personal reflection inform your leadership skills and effectiveness?
In peace & mindfulness,
Zoey
coaching for your heart & soul
Zoey Ryan BSc., PCC
Professional Certified Coach with the ICF
Life ~ Leadership ~ Executive Coaching for Women Leaders and Mentor Coaching for Women Coaches
inspiration | innovation | wisdom