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Forbes
8 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
A Road Map From Burnout To Inner Radiance And Authentic Power
Neerja Bhatia: Inspiring conscious leadership by awakening the power of living intelligence within. Founder, Rhythm of Success. Imagine leadership where clarity guides you, challenges ignite innovation and inner strength fuels future endeavors. Picture yourself not just managing, but thriving, impacting your world with wisdom and purpose. This profound potential waits to be activated within you, even amid current pressures. The reality for many leaders is overwhelming pressures and chronic exhaustion. You might feel caught in ingrained reactions, wishing for different responses or burdened by the sense that despite achievements, something vital is missing. This experience is real, and you are not alone. Traditional paradigms often contribute to this depletion, prompting endless external solutions. Yet, we cannot solve a problem with the same consciousness that created it. Consider a CFO I recently worked with. Exhausted and frustrated, she felt misunderstood: "No one on my team understands me. I'm always the carrier of bad news through numbers, the naysayer." She felt torn between loyalty to numbers and her desire for team cohesion, believing she had no choice. Through our work, she realized her own beliefs about her role were the barrier. This insight allowed her to see beyond the "either/or," embracing both numbers and people. This profound shift became her turning point, allowing her to lead differently. This isn't about adding more to your already overflowing plate; it's about a revolutionary approach to leadership that recognizes a powerful principle: You are bigger and more powerful than you think you are. It's about tapping into the field of living intelligence—an interconnected realm of energy and information that holds profound wisdom and power. Decoding Reality: You Are 99.9% Energy And Information At its core, understanding the field of living intelligence begins with a foundational concept: We are 99.9% information and energy. This isn't just a scientific curiosity; it's a practical dynamic that directly impacts your leadership effectiveness within this interconnected fabric of existence where all minds are connected. Think of it this way: • Information is what we see (or perceive): Your thoughts, beliefs, interpretations and patterns recognized within the field. This data influences mental clarity and wisdom. • Energy is what we sense (or feel): The underlying vibration of emotions, physical sensations and subtle currents within the field. This is your vitality and emotional flow. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed; it can only be transformed. This is the alchemy—turning fear into courage. Understanding 'Quantum' In Leadership: Beyond The Machine, Toward Intelligence When we speak of "quantum" in this context, we're not diving into the mechanics of quantum computers or esoteric concepts of the "quantum self." Instead, we're drawing on the fundamental principles that govern the cosmos at its most basic level—the interconnectedness of energy and information. It's about understanding how this foundational concept, rooted in the field of living intelligence, allows for profound shifts and "quantum leaps" in consciousness and capability. This perspective helps us bypass the limitations of linear thinking that often get in the way of seeing possibilities. The 5-Dimensional Operating System: Your Blueprint For Balance Within The Field Imagine your being as a sophisticated "human operating system," processing both information and energy across multiple channels within the field of living intelligence. Beyond the familiar physical, emotional and mental bodies, this approach introduces two equally vital dimensions that expand your perception and capability: your wisdom body and your energetic body. These are profound channels of information and energy that you already possess. • Physical Body: Dense energy and concrete information—how you sense physical reality and embody vitality. • Emotional Body: Energetic density or expansion of feelings—how you sense and process emotional energy—where you recognize feelings, their frequency and density. • Mental Body: Information processing—how you see and interpret the world through thoughts and beliefs. • Wisdom Body: Inner source of higher information and insight—a deeper knowing, providing clarity and a deep understanding to stand tall in a world where uncertainty is the only certainty. • Energetic Body: Sense and connection with the subtle energy of the unified field—which is synonymous with the field of living intelligence—how you tune into and access a higher consciousness that informs your choices and reveals innovative solutions. It's where you experience profound expansion, allowing challenges to transform or even dissolve as you perceive them from a higher consciousness, a broader and interconnected perspective. Integrating these dimensions can yield more comprehensive data for conscious choices to live to our fullest potential. Your Conscious Leadership Road Map: Awaken, Align, Amplify The path from burnout to inner radiance and authentic power is a dynamic, conscious process of awakening, aligning and amplifying. This article focuses on the foundational step: awakening your intent. This means cultivating present moment awareness. It's the space between stimulus and response where you get to choose. Instead of reacting, you breathe and slow down for clarity, allowing a thoughtful response to emerge. This step is about making the unconscious conscious to uncover habitual patterns and limiting beliefs. By bringing awareness to these patterns, you develop a clear, conscious intent for the effect you want to create. For our CFO, awakening to her "either/or" beliefs allowed her to embrace a "both/and" approach. Once we make the unconscious conscious, we have a choice to break free from the chains of ordinary existence and bypass the limiting beliefs that hold us back. This ability to pivot allows for the best outcomes with less effort. Final Thoughts Awakening your intent is the crucial first step on this road map. It's about giving yourself permission to slow down, observe and choose. This foundational clarity empowers you to leverage your perceptions, setting the stage for profound shifts in your leadership and well-being by befriending the field of living intelligence. Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Do I qualify?
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Princes Eugenie reveals the most important lesson she learned from her mother Sarah Ferguson
Princess Eugenie has revealed the most important life given to her by her mother, Sarah Ferguson. During a recent interview for Cressida Bonas's podcast, Lessons From Our Mothers, the youngest of Prince Andrew's brood said learning to harness one's inner strength was one of the most important lessons she had gleaned from her mother. The daughters of the Duchess of York, Princessess Eugenie, 35, and Beatrice, 36, are known to share a close bond with Sarah and even refer to themselves as the 'tripod '. Both appeared on the podcast last month, joined by hosts Cressida and Isabella Branson, to reflect on what thy had learned from Sarah over the years. Revealing the most important takeaway from her upbringing, Eugenie said: 'I think for me, it's the fire inside, you know, the strength inside of you. And how to bring that out, and to pull it in when you most need it'. The sisters emphasised the importance of 'collaborating' with one another to source solutions, something else they had picked up from Sarah, affectionately known as Fergie. 'The forced collaboration, you're slightly annoyed about because she's pushing on a bit of a nerve, but the forced collaboration and that joy of the making up at the end was a big part of what she instilled in us,' Beatrice said. 'This sense that it's OK to feel, it's OK to push on those emotions, but you have to figure out what the resolution looks like as well. So she was very resolution-driven,' the royal added. 'The more I get to know her in my life, the more incredible this woman is becoming. As a mum, she is becoming more effervescent in her ability to bring joy,' she gushed, adding that Sarah was now 'reaching her greatness' aged 64. Achievements that Beatrice was particularly proud of given 'what's she been through in the last year', predominately related to her various 'health issues'. The Duchess, who shares Beatrice and Eugenie with ex-husband Prince Andrew, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, just months before receiving another diagnosis for malignant melanoma. Though she remains positive, having recently described feeling 'better than ever', the mother-of-two has been told by doctors to avoid the phrase 'cancer free'. Reflecting on Sarah's strength and compassion for other's battling cancer, Beatrice said: 'She loves nothing more than meeting people and those that are also suffering from cancer because there's so much empathy there.' She added that she was grateful to still have her mother 'around' for when she herself 'needs mothering'. Reflecting on their own bond, Beatrice and Eugenie credited their close relationship to their mother's lose ties to her sister, Jane. It comes just days after Princess Eugenie shared a rare glimpse into her own life as a mother, sharing a sweet tribute to her 'golden boy', Ernest, as she celebrated his second birthday with husband, Jack Brooksbank. On Friday, she shared a series of photographs of her sons Ernest, two, and August, four, to mark her youngest's birthday on Friday. In one photograph, Ernest is thrown into the air by his father while on a snowy ski trip. In another, he plays in the mud with his four-year-old brother. Ernie is also seen being held by his mother while on a ski trip, the youngster bundled up in a bright teal snowsuit and holding firmly to a lion-shaped comforter. And in another, he adorably wears a pair of sunglasses upside-down. The mother-of-two said: 'Happy Birthday my darling Ernie. 2 today! And what an incredible two years it's been. 'Always smiling, always laughing, always giving hugs and hello's and making everyone happy. 'My golden boy, we love you!' In other pictures from the rare snapshot, Ernie and August are seen holding hands as they walk down a street in London, with another picturing them together on an airplane. Eugenie recently opened up about the 'sense of shame' she felt when she first saw her scoliosis scar. In a rare, wide-ranging interview, the royal mother-of-two, 34, also discussed how her Sarah Ferguson raised her to be proud of her scar after she went underwent surgery at the age of 12. In 2002, Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter had rods inserted into her spine after she was diagnosed with scoliosis (curvature of the spine), and told that she would need corrective surgery. After the eight-hour operation, Prince Andrew's daughter spent three days in intensive care, a week on a spinal ward and six days in a wheelchair before she was able to walk again. Speaking to The Telegraph, Eugenie revealed she had a 'sense of shame' when she couldn't wash or dress herself and was shown her scar, which runs down her neck and spine. However, she claimed her mother, the Duchess of York, removed all the stigma about the scar and helped her see it in a positive light. Eugenie said: 'She was amazing. She'd ask me if she could show it to people, then she'd turn me around and say, "my daughter is superhuman, you've got to check out her scar". 'All of sudden it was a badge of honour – a cool thing I had. It trained my brain that it's ok, scars are cool.'
CNA
08-05-2025
- Health
- CNA
Her thyroid illness relapsed but instead of giving up, she launched an all-women's fitness race
When the inaugural Valkyrie Race flags off at OCBC Square this weekend, on May 10 and 11, it will be more than just a competition where participants pit their strength and endurance against each other. For its 29-year-old founder Kimberley Yong, the all-women's fitness race is a way to reach out to women struggling with self-doubt or feelings of inadequacy – and show them that they are stronger than they think. Designed to test endurance, strength and resilience, the Valkyrie Race challenges participants across multiple zones, each with structured challenges. In the Storm division, they tackle five zones in any order: Air bike (40kcals) and 10m balancing beam (with 15kg weight plate), row (500m) and ball toss (8kg), stationary bike (1,000m) and dumbbell lunges (60m, 10kg on each side), ski (500m) and dead-ball carry (25kg), and lateral burpees (30 repetitions) and torque tank push (100kg). The Valour course ups the ante with an added running segment. Even so, the race isn't just about physical grit. 'I wanted this race to inspire women who are struggling – maybe they're recovering from something, or just starting out a fitness journey,' said Yong, referencing the race's slogan, The Warrior Within. 'People often think that being a warrior means being physically strong. But to me, the deeper meaning behind it is about finding inner strength and pushing through hardship.' HER STRUGGLES WITH AN OVERACTIVE THYROID Having battled hyperthyroidism since she was 12 years old, Yong speaks from experience. Her mother and grandmother also struggled with thyroid issues. Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid – the butterfly shaped gland in front of the neck – produces too much thyroid hormones. This can accelerate the body's metabolism, triggering symptoms that interfere with daily life. According to the American Thyroid Association (ATA), women are five to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems. Left untreated, hyperthyroidism can increase the risk of serious complications such as atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Yong was diagnosed after blacking out during a sprint on Sports Day in school. She also had other symptoms such as frequent bowel movements and excessive sweating. 'I was going to the toilet four to six times a day and sweating like crazy,' she recalled. 'My school uniform was soaked all the time. At first, my mum thought I was just being a kid, sweaty from running around.' Some people with hyperthyroidism may also experience fast heart rate, heat intolerance, hand tremors, weight loss despite a healthy appetite, anxiety, hair loss, sleep disruptions or changes in energy levels, according to the ATA. For over 10 years after her diagnosis, Yong was on medication to keep her condition in check. In 2021, she was able to go off medication. A year later, she embarked on a fitness journey, initially as a way to beat boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic. 'When everything opened up after Covid, I joined a gym and that community really pushed me,' she said. By 2024, Yong felt the strongest she had ever been, and had signed up to participate in races in Singapore and overseas. A RELAPSE SHOOK HER CONFIDENCE All that changed after a trip to Italy in September that year. She started having hand tremors, fast heart rate even while at rest or sleeping, and sudden weight loss of 5kg within two weeks. A medical check-up confirmed that her hyperthyroidism had returned. 'I cried,' Yong said. 'I know it's not a terminal condition, but I think the shock really hit me because the symptoms just came out of nowhere this time round.' The relapse dealt a heavy blow to the 29-year-old who had spent the previous two years building her strength and fitness. When she returned to the gym for the first time after her relapse, Yong was hit hard by how far her performance had declined. Her sudden drastic weight loss also led to a significant drop in her muscle mass. 'I felt like everything vanished overnight,' she told CNA Women. 'Anyone who is into fitness will know it's not easy. Even to run five seconds faster, it might take three months of training. 'Before I relapsed, I could do maybe 10 to 12 push-ups but after the relapse, I couldn't even do one – I felt incredibly sad.' FINDING STRENGTH AGAIN As she struggled with her thyroid symptoms and decline in fitness levels, Yong was filled with self-doubt. For a while, she questioned if she should continue with her fitness regimen at all. But instead of stepping back, she decided to move forward. With her doctor's approval, she competed in Hyrox Hong Kong and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. Note that it is advisable for people with medical conditions, including hyperthyroidism, to get the green light and advice from their healthcare team before starting or resuming an exercise regimen. In Yong's case, she took precautions during intensive exercise, such as not pushing herself beyond a certain heart rate limit to avoid over-taxing the heart. 'Physically, I was still able to do the races – it was just how fast or slow I was. So I went back to basics, and did my best in three weeks to rebuild strength I had lost,' Yong said. Upon crossing the finishing lines, she realised, 'Really, there's nothing you cannot do'. It is that same sense of empowerment that Yong hopes every participant in the Valkyrie Race will experience. The approximately 200 women taking part range from those in their twenties to a 56-year-old, all of whom started out at varying fitness levels. 'Before my relapse, I was so caught up with the superficial numbers, chasing the best timing, and so on. What true strength means to me now is staying strong even when you're feeling weak,' said Yong. Race participants can choose to tackle the various zones in any order, based on a flexible format that allows them to customise the experience based on their strengths and challenges. For Yong, who also runs marketing and events agency LoudHailer Media and is a certified personal trainer, Valkyrie Race is just the beginning of a larger vision. She hopes to build a supportive community where women from all walks of life feel empowered to embark on their own fitness journey and reclaim self-belief. There are also plans to bring Valkyrie Race overseas and start a podcast focused on women-related issues. As participants cross the finish line this weekend, Yong hopes they experience the 'feeling of overcoming'. 'Regardless of whether they were dealing with an illness or not, it's about overcoming something – either the challenge of the race itself, or the thought that they couldn't do it. But here they are, at the finish line.'
