Truly confident, self-assured women approach life and love in their own way. They are not just more successful professionally, but also in their relationships and love life. This is because they understand the value of who they are and what they have to offer in any situation. So, let’s uncover…
Leena Roy
Certified Professional Coach
As a Certified Professional Coach, Leena effortlessly fuses the Eastern perspective of the importance of the “Self” and “inner focus” to the Western beliefs of “choice” and “self-motivation” to creating action, achieving goals and balance in her life. To learn more, visit her website: leenaroy.net
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When you frequently feel worn-out and lack enthusiasm, it may be time to ask yourself what is truly going on. Sometimes we do too much – to the point of exhaustion. Other times, we simply lose interest in our activities, which can lead to those same feelings of lethargy. Understanding…
Let’s be honest. For most of us, the mornings are TOUGH – whether you have kids to get ready for school, family to feed or just yourself to put together. Between sleeping late (Netflix, again!) and snoozing, mornings end up becoming a hectic mad dash around the house. But since we…
A quality woman exudes poise and grace. She seems impossibly put together in every way. What we may not know is that below her “flawless” exterior are careful discipline and a remarkable strength of character. She promises to live by these five rules. Rule #1 – Own your success She…
My grandmother is one of the most vibrant and giving people I have ever met. She is unabashedly joyful in her life. I see her embrace her family and new people at the temple without hesitation. She helped raise many of her grandkids. And at my wedding, she was the…
Making sane and balanced decisions in the midst of juggling multiple balls and reeling from the sensory overloads of our smartphones may often seem like a lost cause. Except when every once in a while, the wings of intuition come fluttering to our side. All of a sudden, we are…
Social media makes it seem like relationships are one long love-fest of family dinners, traveling and selfies in the sunset. As you find yourself battling angers, frustrations and jealousies, you may be wondering, “When did it all go so wrong?” The truth is that most couples are navigating the same…
1) A classy woman has learned the art of effective communication. She is articulate and well-spoken, with minimal use of slang and curse words. She doesn’t need to yell or shout over another person to make a point. She can admit when she’s wrong. In a heated situation, she is…
Are the years flying by and the days melding into one long list of to-dos, to-gos and to-buys? Have low-key feelings of guilt and anxiety become your constant companions? It is never easy to take certain things off of your plate, but you might be doing too much! Here are…
Within minutes of a single negative thought, like shaking soda, our minds can fizz up, causing an uncontrolled spill or outburst. The consequences can spoil your mood or day, or impact your relationships, workspace and career path. While we may not always be able to prevent the first bubble from…
Discretion is often the hallmark of a confident, classy woman. She knows the importance of keeping some things under wraps and away from the spotlight. Here are five things the confident woman knows to keep secret: Other people’s secrets A confident woman may have many friends and those who share…
Not only is the strong, confident woman not afraid to ask for help, she encourages and embraces all the help she can get. She understands the benefits of having a team involved usually outweighs those of getting it all done herself. It is okay for her not to know She…
If negative habits can cause a downward spiral in confidence, positive habits can keep growing your confidence. Here are five practices that can allow you to always do and be your best! Address difficult conversations: Knowing it may not be the popular move, but still dealing…
Confidence can be part of a vicious cycle: the less confidence you have, the more you want to stay away from a challenge, and the less you try challenging tasks, the less chance you have to build up your confidence! Confidence is the belief in one’s abilities, and that belief…
There is something that attracts us all to positivity, like the warm sun on a chilly day. Here are ten positive phrases that you can use in your speech to help draw your listener in and hold attention: 1. I’m grateful for your… This is a show of appreciation and…
Is there a nasty gossip hanging about the watercooler at your office? While it is usually better to ignore and not validate people talking behind your back, there are times at work that a professional response is required to address the situation. Here are five ways to tackle it: 1.…
Life often seems to feel like one long rush, rush, rush of trying to get all our work done, managing all our commitments, meeting our goals as we squeeze in family and social events at the same time. As you look around, everyone else is doing it too and it…
Whether we like it or not, people often have a secret agenda – and while it is not necessarily a bad thing, it’s in your best interest to pay attention to your surroundings, especially at work. Here are five signs someone on your team may have interests at odds with…
Just like once you’ve had the amazing version of something -- an in-season strawberry, a pair of shoes, a great book -- it’s hard to go back to the cheap knock-off. The same is with people; once you understand the value of having powerful authentic people surround you, it’s easy…
Most of us have come across irrational behavior either from a family member, friend, or even a co-worker. Their behavior or response appears to be inappropriate in the current context and the person is unwilling or unable to be reasoned with. For example, shouting outside of work and shouting at…
All good leaders share a few traits that may not be obvious at the onset. However, these secret tools and skills allow them to navigate difficult situations, remain consistent in the face of adversity and keep things in motion! Here’s a closer look at some of those hard-to-quantify qualities: 1.Emotional…
A manager says “Go!” while a leader says “Let’s go!” A good leader knows the difference between simply managing and effective leadership. A good leader knows the value of her team and understands these three things are crucial when guiding a group to a shared vision: 1.Engage Instead of coming…
As powerful women, respectful and mindful of our female colleagues, there are some subjects that should be no-gos for comments in the workplace. If you have nothing to say to your co-worker who happens to be a woman, just talk about the weather. But steer clear of the old traps…
Let’s be real, when we are unhappy at work we can’t help but wonder about greener pastures. We daydream about telling our boss that we are OUT of here, and how sweet that is going to feel. Reading through job descriptions online, you start to get excited about all the…
Feeling lost in the wilderness of life with so many decisions ahead? Here are some natural resources we all have! Find your Map It helps to ground us when we remember where we started. It may be time to internally retrace your steps to find out where you…
When the confident woman’s brain is overloaded with facts and data but a decision seems to be getting any clearer it may be time trust her gut instincts! Adding to the team Hiring decisions between two equal candidates can often come down to a final “feeling” of who will be…
I know we all hear about exercising and meditation being great habits, but what are some of the other SECRET rules that successful people follow every day? 1. Successful people don’t give in to every impulse. They live mindfully and have the ability to self-regulate. It may sound hard, but…
Being late: Being late to work meetings regularly can taint your reputation for professionalism. Take a few minutes the night before or during the day to plan for the day ahead and prepare accordingly. It’s more important than you think! Avoiding meetings: We can fall under the radar by repeatedly…
What do we really mean when we say ‘no’? When it comes to our careers, we frequently don’t actually mean ‘never’ when we say no, yet that is what our co-workers often hear. So how can we soften our NO and say exactly what we mean? Not now A no can…
For the introvert in the workplace caught in a world full of outgoing self-promoters, it can feel like a constant effort to be heard, understood and respected. Corporate culture tends to reward those most visible and vocal, so here are 4 quick strategies for an introvert to insert herself into…
Shame and guilt are often confused with each other, and yet they are completely different in how they make us feel about ourselves. Guilt serves to remind us that we have moved away from our value, and have perhaps made a choice that was not aligned with our best selves.…
Women say sorry all the time -- for the small things and the really big things. As women, we tend to be concerned about the emotional impact of what we say and the choices we make. Our instinct is to want to smooth things over. Far from being a problem,…
We all know that language is a crucial communication tool. The powerful use of words can be influential in a crowd and at the workplace, as well as in our daily lives. But it isn’t just about getting a point across to the world: words are the building blocks for…
Katie’s boss stops by her office and asks a question that she is stumped by. She has two options: she can either look blankly at her manager OR give a confident answer! “That’s a great question, I’ll get back to you tomorrow morning with the answer.” A successful woman doesn’t…
When faced with a demanding boss, pushy co-worker or difficult mother-in-law, we face a tough decision – do we resist or submit to the pressure we feel? Out of a sense of social obligation or fear of unintended consequences, we often find ourselves under “pressure” to do something we did…
We all have a confident woman inside of us, our inner crazy-in-love Beyoncé (Thank you, Mindy Kaling). Sometimes we may lose sight of her as we try to stay afloat in these muddy urban waters, and we forget she is there until we are suddenly faced with that situation –…
