026 Sekhmet, the Shadow of Power, and Conscious Leadership

Welcome
This week, I’m exploring power, the shadow side of leadership, and what it means to step into sovereignty as a CEO. I share a personal story from Egypt that changed how I relate to power, and I talk about what this means for those of us wanting to lead in a new way.

Episode Summary
Power and leadership are complicated words. They’re often mixed up with control and abuse, which can make us hesitate to step into our own power. I see this in myself and in my clients: we either give our power away because we’re afraid of hurting others or we try to hold on too tightly and control everything. Neither approach feels good, and neither is sustainable.

I talk about the need for a new kind of leadership, one that’s not about hierarchy, but about interdependence. We’re moving into an era where leading means knowing your own zone of genius and letting others do the same, so the business becomes a living ecosystem. It’s about having the courage to claim your authority, while also letting go of the need to control every detail.

I share what happened for me in Egypt, sitting with Sekhmet and facing the shadow side of power, recognising places where I’ve misused power before, and realising that holding back out of guilt or fear doesn’t serve anyone. The message I received was that there’s nothing to be forgiven. All those experiences give us the wisdom to use power differently now.

Key Takeaways
✨ Power isn’t something to avoid - it’s something to hold with integrity and self-awareness
✨ True leadership means finding the balance between giving power away and hoarding it
✨ Interdependence is the way forward: letting go of rigid control and trusting others in their roles
✨ Healing the shadow of power means integrating all parts of ourselves, not just the parts that feel easy
✨ We’re not meant to do this alone - connection and support are essential

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This is the final episode of season one. Thank you for being here - I’ll see you for season two.

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