Last week I spent two days in a windowless conference room, discussing “inspirational leadership” in one-on-one meetings with 15 Taiwanese high-level male managers.
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This is Erika who we met during our travels this month. Erika and her husband live in Beatenberg, Switzerland that sits above the gorgeous Lake Thun with views of their famous mountains, Eiger, Monch and Jungfrua.
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I had dreamed of biking in Italy for years, and as those years marched on I had somewhat decided that I needed to let go of that dream. After all, I am almost 60 years old, feeling more tired than I used to, and it was too late. Still, the dream lingered.
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Are you suffering from feelings of inadequacy? Are you a successful female who got to where you are by sheer luck and handouts? Are you afraid someone is going to find out that you actually have no idea what you are doing? Call the Fraud Protection Hotline.
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The story behind our motto "The lights are on. Let yourself in."
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“I think I’ve held myself back before now because I didn’t want to go down the wrong path and end up in a place where I felt stuck.
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The situations we might face requiring courage are more often everyday interactions; from the outside, they appear as harmless, low-risk exchanges. In reality, however, they can raise our levels of anxiety and adrenaline as high as if we were anticipating stepping off the bridge for our first bungee jump.
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"Thank you for the excuse to pause and relish these daydreams. Daydreams I get to make my reality."
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We met Sarah Cooper in California last February. We love her advice on non-threatening leadership.
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We recently published our Aluminaria story on Lucy Dillon. Lucy is a writer herself, having spent 20 years as a journalist working at the Deseret News in Salt Lake City. She is now a yoga studio owner and teacher, providing endless support and inspiration to her students.
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Karina lives in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia and studies linguistics at the University of Nizhny Novgorod.
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We are thrilled to finally launch our blog, The Villa, as a place for storytelling, connection, shared wisdom, and—we hope—plenty of inspiration and fun. We invite you will travel this new road with us, and share your stories and ideas to inspire us and make us better. We want The Villa to be a place you come to find rejuvenation and refreshment on your journey—whatever it is.
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Sophie is one feminist bitch that we could all learn a thing or two from - especially backyard digging and opening the treat jar.
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Life is long, but we are never finished. The insights of this seasoned yogi and renowned journalist helps put everything in a little clearer perspective.
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"I daydream about building a teardrop camper and traveling around the world with my pup Daisy Mae."
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This is AMAZING! So many ways to think about resolving conflicts or problems in your life.
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We as women tend to play it safe - we stay small, hidden, timid, and quiet. It's time to stand up, speak up, and be the change you want to see in the world. Don't let your potential and strength stay hidden behind fear. Villa Leadership is a community of strong, empowered women who are learning to overcome fears and become leaders that change the world - one act of courage at a time. Follow our blog for more stories, worksheets, tips, tricks, and highlights of inspiring everyday women just like you.
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What goals are so important to you that you’re willing to go through the drudgework, the stuff you hate, in order to do what you love?
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"My grandmother worked. My mother worked. But I'm the only one who was encouraged to seek fulfillment in a career."
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