Embrace Your Essence: Gertrude Lyons on Harnessing Feminine Power and Redefining Women's Roles
On this week’s episode, Madeline chats with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, Founder & CEO of Rewrite The Mother Code, about tapping into innate our feminine power, both personally and in our roles as leaders.
Known for her work in women's leadership development, relationship satisfaction, and parenting, Dr. Lyons talks about her journey that led her to focus on empowering individuals and families to realize satisfying lives. She discusses the importance of self-care and self-reflection and the potential for transformation in women's lives. The conversation also examines how feminine power impacts business models and creates valuable change, and why it is important to involve men in this new paradigm.
Listen in as we speak about:
Unpacking Feminine Power
The Origin Of Healing
Connecting Through Mothering
The Consequences of "Having it All"
The Unconventional Power of Feminine Business
A Time for Conversation and Transformation
And much, much, more!
Unpacking Feminine Power
Dr. Gertrude Lyons has spent over 21 years empowering individuals, couples, parents, and families to realize more satisfying and successful lives. As a PCC certified coach through the International Coaching Federation and a Whole Brain Living certified coach, she has been paving the way for women to rewrite their stories.
No stranger to anxiety and doubt, Dr. Lyons empathizes with women who are grappling with uncertainty about their place in society. Whether it's questioning where they stand in the spectrum of motherhood, or processing their emotions and experiences, her compassionate approach has been a beacon for many.
The Origin Of Healing
Dr. Lyons believes in the power of understanding one's roots. Decoding the formative experiences that shape each woman's perspective is crucial. She emphasizes the importance of women owning their personal narrative because it forms the foundation of their personal transformation and attitude towards motherhood, relationships, and themselves. The journey to self-discovery may be strenuous, but it's an essential one.
Connecting Through Mothering
Dr. Lyons suggests moving out of the strictly defined motherhood paradigm to embrace a wide, all-encompassing concept of mothering. Mothering doesn't just refer to biological motherhood and raising children, it represents nurturing and caring for anything you are passionate about. This can be a business venture, a career, or even self-growth. Every one of us has the potential to tap into this maternal energy, fostering a sense of community, security, and emotional intelligence.
The Consequences of "Having it All"
Dr. Lyons also challenges the societal norm of "having it all." This norm often leaves women feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the pressure to excel in every single aspect of their lives. Instead, she advocates for finding balance and learning to honor our choices without guilt. Honoring both the "being" and "doing" aspects of life can lead to a more fulfilled and content life.
The Unconventional Power of Feminine Business
When it comes to business, the current paradigm favors a more masculine, extractive, and patriarchal approach. This leaves very little room for a more feminine, compassionate, and nurturing method. Many successful women entrepreneurs are starting to realize that the inclusion of intuitive, human-centered values can lead to more holistic and sustainable businesses. Dr. Lyons asserts that the conscious nurturing of these feminine values can only lead to a more enriched and considerate business environment that benefits all stakeholders.
A Time for Conversation and Transformation
Lastly, the conversation closes with both Dr. Lyons & Madeline discussing how it is essential to make room for men in these conversations and shifts. There is no doubt that the patriarchal norms have limited men too, and opening up space for men to explore their emotional intelligence and foster a higher understanding of feminine power is crucial to co-create a world that is better for us all. Redefining what it means to be powerful, strong, and successful - for men and women and everyone in between - is the way forward to a more balanced and fulfilled society.
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