S6 E85 Finding Your Voice in Midlife: Empowering Through Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, & Rediscovering Joy with Kristy

In this enlightening conversation, Robin welcomes Kristi to discuss the importance of finding one's voice, especially for women in midlife.

They explore the journey of self-discovery, the power of public speaking, and the role of emotional intelligence in personal and professional growth. Kristi shares her experiences working with women transitioning back into the workforce and emphasizes the significance of self-leadership and reframing parenting as a form of leadership. The discussion also touches on the natural grief that comes with motherhood and the importance of community support during transitions. In this conversation, Robin explores the complexities of grief, the importance of holding space for oneself and others, and the transformative power of writing letters to one's past and future self. She emphasizes the significance of visualizing the future, rediscovering passions, and engaging with community.

The discussion also explorer the challenges of self-sabotage, the concept of inner archetypes through the 'Personification Posse', and the dynamics of relationships with adult children. Take a quiz and find out about yourself.https://mailchi.mp/b5db09a6732a/personification-posse-quiz

Ultimately, the conversation encourages reframing sacrifice, creating personal definitions, and establishing non-negotiables for a fulfilling life.

Takeaways

• Finding your voice is crucial in midlife.

• Mothers should recognize their transferable skills.
• Emotional intelligence is key to self-leadership.
• Parenting is a form of leadership.
• Grief is a natural part of transitions.
• Self-care is essential for personal growth.
• Women often underestimate their qualifications.
• Community support is vital during life changes.
• It's important to articulate your needs in transitions. There are different parts of you that experience grief.
• Holding space for others requires practice and self-awareness.

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Finding Your Voice

03:09The Journey of Self-Discovery

06:03Empowering Women Through Public Speaking

09:04The Role of Emotional Intelligence

11:56Reframing Parenting and Leadership

15:00Navigating Transitions in Midlife

17:53The Importance of Self-Leadership

21:10Grief and Growth in Motherhood

28:04Understanding Grief and Holding Space

30:43The Power of Writing Letters to Self

32:12Visualizing the Future and Finding Joy

34:56Rediscovering Passions and Community Engagement

37:35Challenging Self-Sabotage and Embracing Curiosity

38:58Personification Posse: Understanding Inner Archetypes

42:19Navigating Relationships with Adult Children

45:40Reframing Sacrifice and Embracing Change

49:49Creating Your Own Definitions and Empowering Others

Where to find Kristy Mandour, Public Speaking and Communication Coach 

Keynote Speaker on Emotional Intelligence and Actionable Mental Wellness

Host of The Sow to Speak Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristy-mandourIG: @kristymandourLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-mandour/

Where to Find Robin:

📌 Instagram: @livelifebalancedwithrobin

📌 Website: www.livelifebalancedwithrobin.com

📌 TikTok: @livelifebalan