“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.”
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Dearreaders,
Welcometothisveryspecialissueof“TheMostInfluentialWomenShapingtheFutureby Coaching.”Inaworldyearningforpositivechange,thespotlightfallsonapowerfulforce:women coaches.Theseremarkableindividualsarenotsimplyguidingindividuals;theyareleavinganindelible markonthetrajectoryofourfuture.
Gonearethedayswhencoachingwasseenasanichefield.Today,womencoachesareattheforefront ofarevolution.Theyareempoweringindividualsacrossindustries,backgrounds,andagegroupsto unlocktheirpotential,overcomechallenges,andachievetheirwildestdreams.Theirimpactripples outwards,affectingbusinesses,communities,andultimately,theworldwelivein.
Thisissuecelebratesthesechangemakers.Wedelveintothestoriesofthemostinfluentialwomen coaches,exploringtheirdiverseapproaches,groundbreakingmethods,andunwaveringcommitmentto theirclients.Throughtheirjourneys,you'lldiscovertheprofoundimpactcoachingcanhaveon individualsandsocietyasawhole.
Whetherit'saleadershipcoachfosteringinnovationinaFortune500company,alifecoachhelping individualsnavigatepersonaltransformation,orahealthcoachempoweringclientstoachievetheir wellnessgoals,thesewomenarefosteringarippleeffectofpositivechange.
Onthecoverofthisissue,wehavefeaturedSusanHobson(Founder/CEOofEliteHighPerformanceInc.).Susanisonesuchoutstandingleaderchallengingconventionalcoachingstrategies andapproacheswithunconventionalneuroscience-backedcoachingprocesses.Sheisdrivingher clients’resultstothenextlevelthroughthedevelopmentandimplementationofseveralkey performance-enhancingskills,strategies,tools,andhabitstoleveluptohigh-performanceleadership 2.0.
Asyouturnthepages,letthesestoriesigniteyourownpotential. Letthewisdomandstrategiesshared bytheseinfluentialwomenpropelyouforward,onyourownjourneyorperhapstowardsapathin coachingitself.Thefutureisbeingshapedrightnow,andwithinthesepages,you'llfindtheinspiration andtoolstobeapartofit.
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15 pro female leadership styles that redesine success
JoanneKathleenRowlingalsoknownas
J.K.RowlingisarenownedBritishauthor andphilanthropist,whohasleftan unforgettablemarkonliteraryhistorywithher fascinatingwizardingworldofHarryPotter With herpen,Rowlinghasthepowertotransform ordinaryideasintoextraordinarynarratives.She craftsamasterpiecewithwordsthatecho globally,fromthebeginningofanideatothe polishedbrillianceofthefinaleditedmanuscript. Justlikeawizardcanbringnon-livingobjectsto life,shebreatheslifeintocharactersandworlds thatjumpoffthepageandintothereader's imagination.Rowling'screativemagicgoes beyondraisingspellswithinherbooks;she untanglesthemagicofstorytellingitself.With eachstrokeofJ.K.Rowling'spen,shemagically connectsreadersworldwide.
Thisarticleexploresthevariousaspectsof Rowling'slife,fromherhumblebeginningstothe extraordinarysuccessandtheimpactfulheritage shecontinuestobuild.
Shewasbornon31stJuly1965inYate,Gloucestershire.Shegrewupinamiddle-classfamily.Thefamilymovedto WinterbournewhenJoannewasfour,andsheattendedStMichael'sChurchofEnglandPrimarySchool.Joannewasinspired byhermother,wholovedreadingbooks,andtheirhousewasfilledwithvariousbooksthathelpedhertomakeher imaginationmorecreative.HerfamilymovedtoTutshillwhenshewasjustnine,wheresheattendedtheChurchofEngland School.Evenafterfacingproblemswithherteacher,shedescribeditasa"battleaxe".JoannejoinedBrowniesPack,where shefoundcomfort,wherespecialeventsprovidedanescapeintoamagicalworld.
ShewasjustateenagerwhenshewrotebookslikeRabbitandTheSevenCursedDiamonds.Joannedescribedherselfas"the epitomeofabookishchild."WyedeanSchoolandCollegewastheplacewhereshecompletedhersecondaryeducationand startedlearningelectricguitar.ShecompletedherdegreeinFrenchattheUniversityofExeterandgraduatedin1987.
Joanne'searlyadulthoodincludedchallengeslikehermother'sillness,ashortmarriage,andmovingtoPortugal.Theconcept ofHarryPotter,wasdevelopedduringatrainjourneyin1990thatstartedherwritingjourney.
J.K. Rowling's books and their respective publishing years:
Sheisrenownedforthemagicalworldof "HarryPotter,"andJoanneisnotjustfamous butalsotheworld'srichestauthor,withanet worthof$1billion.Thehugesuccessof"Harry Potter"whichsoldover600millioncopiesin84 languages.Thepopularityofthebooksdrawnouttofilmsandvideogames,enchanting audiencesworldwideandcontributingto Rowling'sbillionairestatus.Thisachievementis historic,asshebecomesthefirstauthortoreach abillion-dollarnetworth.Rowling'sjourney fromcreatingmagicaltalestoachieving billionairestatusreflectstheeverlastingimpact ofherfictionalcreationsonaglobalscale.
Joanneisactivelyinvolvedinphilanthropyby supportingvariouscharitablesources.She workedforAmnestyInternational,servedasan AmbassadorforOneParentFamilies,and supportedtheMultipleSclerosisSociety Scotland.In2005,shefoundedtheChildren's High-LevelGroup(Lumos)toimprovethe livesofinstitutionalizedchildreninEurope. RowlingalsoestablishedtheVolantCharitable Trustandfocusedonprojectsfightingsocial deficiency.Shehassupportedorganizationslike ComicRelief,TheMaggie’sCentresforCancer Care,andDoctorswithoutBorders, demonstratinghercommitmenttomakinga positiveimpactonsocialissues.
Ÿ Createdthegloballysuccessful"HarryPotter"series.
Ÿ Consistsofsevenbookswithover600millioncopiessoldworldwide.
Ÿ Becametheworld'sfirstbillionaireauthorin2011.
Ÿ AttributedtotheimmensesuccessoftheHarryPotterfranchise.
Ÿ FeaturedonForbes'listoftherichestpeopleglobally
Ÿ RecognitionoffinancialsuccessfromtheHarryPotterseries.
Ÿ Donatedapproximately16%ofhernetworthin2011.
Ÿ Totaling$160million,supportingcauseslikepovertyalleviationand children'srights.
Ÿ Activelyinvolvedwithvariousorganizations,includingAmnesty International,OneParentFamilies(Gingerbread),MultipleSclerosis SocietyScotland,andLumos.
Ÿ FoundedtheChildren'sHighLevelGroup(Lumos)in2005.
Ÿ AddressingthestandardizationofchildrenacrossEurope.
Ÿ SuccessfullyventuredintoadultfictionwiththeCormoranStrikeseries.
Ÿ PublishedunderthepseudonymRobertGalbraith.
Ÿ Demonstratedversatilitywiththepost-HarryPotternovel,"TheCasual Vacancy"(2012).
Ÿ Exploredcontemporaryandsocialissues.
Ÿ Perseverance:Rowlingfacedrejectionbutcontinueduntilshebecamesuccessful.
Ÿ Imagination:HercreationofthemagicalworldinHarryPottershowcasesthepowerof creativity
Ÿ StrengthfromStruggles:Rowlingturnedpersonalchallengesintosourcesofstrengthforher writing.
Ÿ SocialResponsibility:ShehelpscharitiesandstartedLumostohelpkidsininstitutions
Ÿ FlexibilityinPersonalLife:Overcomingdomesticabuseanddivorce,sherebuiltherlifeasa singleparent.
Ÿ CommitmenttoValues:RowlingremainscommittedtoherChristianbeliefsandsocial justice.
Ÿ BalancingSuccessandHumility:Despitebeingsuccessful,shemaintainshumblenessand connectiontoherroots.
Ÿ EducationalEncouragement:Herbook’sthemesandsupportforeducationhighlighttheir transformativeinfluence.
Ÿ OvercomingStereotypes:Breakinggenderlabels,shesucceededinamale-dominated category.
Ÿ LiteraryLegacy:Rowling'sinfluenceonliterature,ismarkedinhertimelessstoriesthat connectwithawideanddiverseaudience.
Ÿ TwelvepublishersrejectedJ.K.Rowling'sfirstHarryPottermanuscriptbeforeBloomsbury decidedtopublishit.
Ÿ SheenjoysplayingthevideogameMinecraft,especiallywithhersonDavid.
Ÿ Rowling'sparentsfirstmetonatraindepartingfromKing'sCrossStation.ForfansofPotter, King'sCrossisfamiliarasthemagicalentrypointintothewizardingworld.
Ÿ Rowlinghasamassivefollowingofmorethan14millionpeopleonTwitter.Shefrequently interactswithherfansandsometimesengagesindebatesordisagreementsovercommentsor behaviorshedoesn'tagreewith.
Ÿ In2015,LumosachievedasignificantmilestonebywinningtheprestigiousCharityofthe YearawardattheU.K.CharityAwards.
Ÿ In2007,Rowlingbecameoneoftherunners-upinTime'sannualPersonoftheYearissue, withthetophonorgoingtoRussia'sVladimirPutin.
Ÿ J.K.RowlingwouldchooseGryffindorasherHogwartshousebecauseshevaluescourage aboveallelse.
1 OrderoftheBritishEmpire(OBE):In2001,RowlingwashonoredwithanOBEbyQueenElizabethII, recognizingherremarkableimpactonchildren'sliterature.
BritishBookAwards:RowlingreceivedvariousBritishBookAwards,includingthecovetedAuthorofthe Year(2000,2008)andOutstandingAchievement(2008).
HugoAward:Hernovel"HarryPotterandtheGobletofFire"securedtherespectedHugoAwardforBest Novelin2001,awitnesstoitsexcellenceinsciencefictionandfantasy
LocusAward:RowlingreceivedtheLocusAwardforBestFantasyNovelin2000for"HarryPotterandthe PrisonerofAzkaban.”
BramStokerAward:ThesamebookearnedhertheBramStokerAwardforBestWorkforYoungReaders in2000.
HansChristianAndersenLiteratureAward:Rowlingwashonoredwiththisvaluedawardin2010, recognizingherimportantcontributionstochildren'sliterature.
BluePeterBookAward:Rowling'sworksgatheredmultipleBluePeterBookAwards,underliningtheir popularityamongyoungreaders.
EdinburghAward:In2008,shereceivedtheEdinburghAwardforherexceptionalachievementsand contributionstothecity
GoldenBaubleAward:RowlingwasrecognizedwithaGoldenBaubleAwardin2012forheroutstanding impactontheentertainmentindustry.
RippleofHopeAward:TheRobertF.KennedyHumanRightsorganizationawardedRowlingwiththe RippleofHopeAwardin2019,acknowledgingherphilanthropicactions.
As the world keeps changing, the traditional methods are being replaced by new, technologically advanced approaches. The coaching sector is no exception to this change. Several leaders are revolutionizing business coaching with their innovative, out-of-the-box approach.
Susan Hobson is one such outstanding leader challenging conventional coaching strategies and approaches with unconventional neuroscience-backed coaching processes. She is driving her clients’ results to the next level through the development and implementation of several key performance-enhancing skills, strategies, tools, and habits to level up to high-performance leadership 2.0.
Susan is not only the Founder/CEO of Elite HighPerformance Inc. but also a Forbes Coaches Council Member, Keynote Speaker, Author, Podcaster, and High-Performance Leadership Coach. Her ultimate mission lies in coaching others to become a ‘High-Performer,’ both personally and professionally. Susan is an icon of excellence and the new face in mindset coaching who is transforming the leadership development world with realistic and action-oriented measures.
EliteHigh-PerformanceCoachingisascience-based coachingpracticebasedoutofToronto,Ontario,Canada. Withthemissiontochangethewaythegameoflife, leadershipandbusinessisbeingplayedforeverthrough leadership2.0.Thisisahumanandpurpose-centric leadershipbestpracticebackedbyNeurosciencedataand research.
Thecompany’sexclusiveofferingliesinsomethingcalled mindsetstrategyarchitecture,whichessentiallymeansthat itteacheshigh-performingleadershowtothink strategicallysothattheycanplaytheirbiggestimpactgame whentheworldneedsitmorethanever.Throughmindset strategyarchitecture,EliteHigh-PerformanceCoaching helpsitsclientsshattertheglassceilingsubconsciously,by hackingintotheirplaybookofbeliefs,tounlockand unleashtheirhighestpotential.
WhenSusanfirststartedthecompany15yearsago,shehad justcomeoffplayingprofessionalwomen’shockey,she playedintheNationalWomen’sHockeyLeague.Before that,shewasatPrincetonUniversity,theIvyLeague,where shefirstgotexposedtothepowerofmindset,strategy,and architecture.Thisexperiencewasgame-changing, encouraginghertosetoutonaglobalmissiontodisruptold schoolleadershipdevelopmentpracticesthatnolonger work.
Withtheknowledgeandinsightssheinherited,Susan wantedtogetoutofthosecollegegatesassoonaspossible andscreamthisstufffromtherooftops.Havingseenand experiencedhowdifficultitwasforhigh-performing athletestogettothetop1%oftheirsport,sheknewthatthe powerlaymajorlyinthementalstrength,withperformance beingproventobe90%mental.
Susanwasayoungwomanoutofcollege,eagertoliveher entrepreneurialdream,andbecomeasolopreneur,andwas drivenbythevisiontoimpactthewaythegameof leadershipdevelopmentisbeingplayed.Evenadegreein high-performancepsychology,amaster’sinneurolinguisticprogramming,andanexperientialunderstanding ofwhatittooktowininhigh-stakesandhigh-pressure environmentswerefallingshortofgivingherthemuchneededknowledgetoleadherbusiness.Herbiggest challengeatfirstwaslackingtheexperienceofrunninga successfulbusinessallonherown.
The reason behind Elite High-Performance Coaching’s long-standing success is its specialty in mindset strategy architecture. This type of coaching teaches a leader how to think strategically, be resilient, access condence, stay motivated, and be focused in high-pressure, high-stakes environments, and perform optimally and yield highly sustainable results.
Susan has grown her team of Elite mindset coaches and today leads a team of 12, who are on the same mission integrating shared goals, values, and visions. Susan nds herself lucky to have attracted other passionate, intrinsically motivated, and purpose-driven global coaches, helping her live her dream every single day. To summon it up, she adds, “That is how I was able to scale and grow our business to this point where we’re now working across the globe with some of the highestperforming people and teams on the planet.”
SUSANHOBSON
Elite High Performance Coaching
Mindsetisaterminologythatcomesfromneuroscience,it referstoanindividual’sperspective.Perspectivesinform thewayonethinks,thewayoneviews,andthewayit relatestothemselvesandtheworldatlarge.Susanlearned duringherhigh-performancestudiesandexperiencesthat 90%ofanyperformanceisbasedonmentalstrength.And thatiswhyEliteHigh-PerformanceCoachingspecializes inmindsetcoaching.
AccordingtoastudyreportbyHarvardBusinessReview lastyear,fromthe365billiondollarsspentonleadership developmentandtrainingannually,75%ofthattraining wasratedineffective,andonly25%wasratedmost effective.Thelatterwerecompaniesthatfocusedon mindsetandhenceweresuccessfulinearningprominent outcomes.Hence,Susanbelievesthatthisiswhathas helpedEliteHigh-PerformanceCoachingcompetewith theotherapproachestoleadershipdevelopmentand trainingasitspecializesintheformofcoachingand leadershipdevelopmentthatismosteffectivegoingtothat stepofdepthknownasmindset.
Leadership,afterall,beingasetofbehaviours-our mindsetactsastheharddrivethatcontrolsourbehaviour. Thatiswhyleadershipmindsetcoachingissoeffective-it leadstoeffectivebehaviourmodification.
Additionally,asEliteHigh-PerformanceCoachingis backedbyneurosciencedataandresearch,itisalwaysat thecuttingedgeintermsofitsofferings.This,inturn, helpsthecompanytofulfillandmeetitscustomers’needs basedonthelatestandgreatestresearchandbestpractices allbackedupbydata.
TechnologyhasbeenthesecretsauceinscalingElite High-PerformanceCoaching’sbusiness.Sincethe pandemic,thecompanyhasgonecompletelyremote, allowingitsteammemberstoworkindifferenttimezones, spaces,andcountries.Susanadds, “We’ve got a bunch of us up here in Canada. We’ve got some down in the U. S. and the United States. And then we even got some coaches down in Costa Rica now. So, the way we’ve utilized technology is that we have been able to work with anybody across the globe that’s been highly disruptive in terms of our scalability and our ability to be able to work with anybody anywhere at pretty much any time.”
“I think women have what leadership needs today.”
Asawomanleaderandentrepreneur,Susanbelieves womenarehighlyempathic,intuitive,collaborative, andcreative.Andthisiswhattheworldneedsmore thanever.
Theworldneedspotentialleaders,whohavethe mindsetandskillsettobeintunewiththeirpeople andguidethemtokeepgoingandgrowing sustainably.Intuitionhelpsonetobeinnovative, innovationcanhelpleadatransformation,andthe thingsthatarehappeningacertainwaytodaycan happenbettertomorrow.Moreover,diversityofideas generatesthebestinnovation.Thisleadstothebest creationsinbusiness.Womenarecertainlywalking theirtalkwiththeirhighlyintuitiveandinnovative traits.
Susanstatesthatwomenarenotoriouslytoldthat leadershipisamaleenergyandneedsmasculine qualities.So,asawomanleader,tobeheardloudand clear,sometimesoneneedstobeauthoritativeand directiveatthetableinfrontofthemalecounterparts. Susanhasbattledherwayupthetrajectoryandshe hashadherface-offswithgenderbiasesand inequalities.Therehavebeeninstanceswhere, sometimeswhenshewalksintoaroom,peoplehave ignoredherideasrightaway.Asawomanleader,it takesheralittlebitlongertogainthatinfluencethan maybesomeofthemalecounterparts,justbecauseof thoseunconsciousbiasesthatpeoplecarry
Susanhasexperiencedmanygender-relatedsetbacks inherlongcareerbutwithhercourageand determination,shehaskeptgrowingandclimbingup theladder.Currently,withateamof12,shehasbeen successfullyworkingwithsomeofthebiggesttech companiesontheplanet.
Sheconcludes, “For me, it’s the unconscious stuff that I usually have to battle my way through before they see my voice as credible and powerful. So overcoming gender barriers has been one of the challenges that I’ve seen throughout my career.”
Susan’sjourneyisatrueexampleofleadershipandentrepreneurship.Herpassionand compassiontoserveothersandhelpthembecometheirbestversionisinspirationalinmany ways.Forherdedicatedperformanceandexpertise,shehasbeenawardedmanyhonorsand titlesinhercareer
In2020,shewasrated “The Coach of the Year” bytheCanadaCoachFoundation.Also,Elite High-PerformanceCoachingwasratedthenumberthreeleadershippodcastinCanadalastyear. ThecompanywasratedasoneoftheTop10LeadershipDevelopmentTrainingandCoaching CompaniesinCanadabyHRCanada.
AsaForbesCouncilMemberandForbesContributingMember,Susanhasbeenwritingarticles forForbesoverthelasttwoyears.Additionally,Susanplayedcenterfortheaward-winning TorontoAerosofTheNWHLandwonaNationalChampionshipandtheNWHLCup(theyear theNHLwasonstrike,sohadtheStanleyCupatherfinalgame).TheNWHLCupisondisplay intheHockeyHallofFameinToronto.
Currently,theEliteHigh-PerformanceCoachingteamismostlywomen.Thereare11female professionalsintheteamandonlyonemale.Susanhasbeenintentionallygrowingapracticeof hiringmorewomentalentinherteamandencouragingwomenempowermentthroughwomen’s inclusion.
Awomancoachishighlysensitive,andsomeoftheirinnatequalitiesasawomanarebeneficial inthefieldofcoaching.Susanadds, “I am intentionally trying to show, big business, what we women have got by putting a bunch of females on my bench.”
Asawomanleader,SusanfindsherinspirationfromBreneBrown.Hervoice,narrative,and ideashavebeenabigsourceofmotivationforalongtime.Sheisagreatexampleofarole modelinherleadershipspacethatSusanlooksupto.She’sdoingamazinglydisruptivethingsin theworld.Susanaimstofollowinherfootsteps.
Asan Entrepreneur, CEO, Coach, Founder, and Mother, Susanisjugglingmanyrolesatonce andfulfillingnumerousresponsibilities.WorkandLifeareintegralbutawork-lifebalanceisfar outofthepicture.Knowingtomanageone’sexpectationsiswhatSusanbelievesworksthebest whilemanagingthewholework-lifescenario.
Shefondlystates, “I’m a single mother, and so the needs of my child always have to come first, because she’s still young, and she’s my dependent. But, I think that I’m lucky because I’m an entrepreneur, and I have a team of 12. So, the way that I achieve work-life integration is by empowering my people.
I delegate the things that don’t necessarily need to be me and my business. And I’m able to prioritize where I need to show up and play my biggest impact game for my people and my clients so that I can make sure that I’m able to prioritize the needs of my young daughter.”
he world and having a maximum impact with it.”
Thebiggestadviceistostartinvestinginone’s personaldevelopmentinanyway,shape,orform. Susanthinksthebestinvestmentyounggirlscan makeisinthemselvesfirst.Susancontinues, “The other piece of advice is just to surround yourself with people who inspire you, role models, and people with whom you see some aspect of your aspirations. Somebody, who’s leading the way in that regard. Also, another important thing is you just need to learn how to get beyond your imposter syndrome because when we’re young girls this society, you know, the way we’re conditioned. You have it, we all have it when we’re young and up and coming. That’s the best advice I could give is to learn how to see yourself and the value that is inside of you that you uniquely have to contribute to this world.
And then just go out that front door every single day and double down on growing and bringing that into the world and having a maximum impact with it.”
WebsiteLink:www.elitehighperformance.com
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desertresidestheCityofPetra,a legacyofabygoneera.This hiddencityiscoveredwithtalescarriedby desertwindsandunfoldsitssecretswiththe airofmystique.Itsrose-redfacades, masterfullycarvedintothelivingrock, standassilentwitnessesofanancient civilizationlostintothestackoftime.Each façadeisacanvasofstoriesofaforgotten empireandresonateswiththewhispersofa richhistory Aswewalkthroughthenarrow Siq,thecanyonguardingPetra’sentrance, theanticipationbuilds—wearesetona journeybackintime,guidedbytheechoes ofalostcivilization’sheartbeat.
Itsitsapproximately150milessouthofJerusalem andAmman,thecapitalofJordan.Positioned midwaybetweenDamascus,Syria,andtheRedSea, itbecameastrategichubfortradeandcommerce.
Thishistoricalsiteisnotableforitsstunningrockcutarchitectureandpioneeringwatermanagement system,acrucialinnovationthattransformedthe otherwisewaterlessandmountainoussurroundings intoahabitablearea.
Itisknownasthe‘RoseCity’duetothehuesofits stonestructures.Itearnedrecognitionasa UNESCOWorldHeritageSitein1985.
ThestorybeginswithatribeofArabiannomadsknownasthe Nabataeans.Originally,wandererswhothrivedinthedesert byherdinganimals.Overtime,theirexpertiseindesert survivaltransformedthemintoprosperoustraders,dominating keyroutesforspicesandincensefromArabiatoEgyptand theMediterranean.TheNabataeans,oncenomadic, accumulatedwealthasdeserttraders,transitioningfromgoatskintentstoconstructingimpressivestructures.Theshiftfrom nomadiclifetosettlingdownremainsamystery,shrouding Petra’soriginsinintrigue.
In312B.C.,theGreekEmpireattacked,markingitsfirst historicalmention.TheNabateanscleverlydefendedtheircity againsttheGreeks,usingthemountainousterrainasanatural barrier.However,in106A.D.,theRomansinvaded,leading totheNabateansurrender.TheRomansrenamedtheterritory asArabiaPetraeaandruledforover250years.Thecity endureduntilanearthquakeinthefourthcenturyA.D.that damagedmanystructures.Later,theByzantinesassumed control,governingforapproximately300years.
Thisancientcityexperiencedadeclineintheeighthcentury A.D.,losingitsprominenceintrade,politics,andculture. Despitethis,itremainsnoteworthyforitsuniquearchitecture, especiallytherock-cutstructurescraftedbytheNabatean Bedouins.Itsearlyarchitectureemergedbycarvingstructures directlyintothesurroundingstone.
Overtime,Petraevolved,absorbingRomanandByzantine influences,resultinginafusionofculturalelements.Initially knownfordetailedNabateantombs,thecitylaterfeatured ChristianchurchesbuiltbytheByzantines,whoregardeditas thecapitaloftheprovinceofPalaestina.TheRomansleft theirmarkwiththeRomanRoad,adornedwithRoman-style gates.
Despitechangingrulers,theNabateans’influenceenduredin Petra’sdesign.Resultinginacaptivatingblendofcultural contributionsspanningcenturies.
Itistheancientmainentrance leadingtothecityofPetra.A splitrockwithalengthofabout 1200mandawidthof3to12m, andheightuptoabout80m.
Itisoneofthemost dramaticallycoloredtombsin Petradatingbacktothefirsthalf ofthefirstcenturyAD.The interfacemeasures10.8meters inwidthand19metersinlength withadoorinthemiddle
Aftertheeighthcentury,this abandonedcity,Petrabecamearefuge fornomadicshepherdsforcenturies.In 1812,SwissexplorerJohannLudwig BurckhardtrediscoveredPetraand documentedhisfindings.This revelationcaptivatedtheinterestofthe Westernworld,drawingarchitectsand scholars.Aformalexcavationproject commencedin1929,ledbyBritish archaeologistsAgnesConwayand GeorgeHorsfield,alongwithscholars TawfiqCanaanandDitlefNielsen.
ItisArabicforgatewaytothe ‘siq’.Hereyouwillseethree massiveDjinnblocks,which aresquaredmonuments carvedoutoftherock.
Carvedintothesideofthe mountainatthefootoftheHigh PlaceofSacrifice,thetheatre consistsofthreerowsofseats separatedbypassageways.It canitcanaccommodate4000 spectators.
Overtheyears,significant discoveriesweremade,includingthe Greekscrollsin1993andtherecent identificationofaburiedmonumental structurethroughsatelliteimaging.
DesignatedasaUNESCOWorld HeritageSitein1985,thislostcity witnessedtheforcedrelocationof Bedouintribespeoplebythe Jordaniangovernment.Intheearly 2000s,itearnedrecognitionasoneof the‘SevenNewWondersofthe World,’resultinginasurgein tourism.
Itwasrenovatedbythe governmentin1964inthesame wayoriginallybuiltbythe Nabataens.Builttoprotecttheir capitalfromfloodsthatarrived duringtheseasonalrain.
Itisalmost40metershighand intricatelydecoratedwith Corinthiancapitals,friezes, figuresandmore.TheTreasury iscrownedbyafuneraryurn, whichaccordingtolocallegend concealsapharaoh’streasure.
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THESILKTOMB: THETHEATRE: THETREASURY(ALKHAZNA):
Don’tlimittojustadaytrip—it’svast, coveringoverahundredsquaremiles, fourtimesthesizeofManhattan.While donkeysandcamelscanspeedthingsup, mostofitswondersarebestexploredon foot,involvingsomeuphilltreks.
Stayatleastonenightintownandplan yourexplorationthroughaseriesof hikes.Localguides,withtheirextensive knowledge,revealhiddentombsand detailsyoumightmiss.
Thiscitywelcomesvisitorsyear-round. Optforspringorfallforpleasant weatherandstunninglight.Summeris lovelybutscorching.Januaryand Februaryarecooler,withoccasional rain.Duetothehighelevation,nights arechilly.MakethemostofPetra’s changinghuesbyarrivingearlyand stayinglateforsunriseandsunset.
Manymysteriesofthislong-lostcityare stillburiedunderthegoldensandofthe desert.Mysteriesthatholdavoice tellingthestoryofthepast.However, thismistofunknownstoriesisthevery factorthatmakesthisplacemore appealing.OnceyouleavePetra,you willleavewithaperspectivequestioning thecircleoftimeentangledwithstories. Andwhoknows,thisadventuremight helpyouwithyourownstory
LesserKnownFacts:
Ÿ CaravanCity:Oftenknownasthe‘RoseCity,’itwasa caravancitystrategicallylocatedatthecrossroadsofmajor traderoutes.Itsprosperitywasbuiltontrade,servingasa hubforcaravanstravelingbetweentheArabianPeninsula andtheMediterranean.
Ÿ Rock-CutArchitecture:Oneofthemostdistinctive featuresofthiscityisitsrock-cutarchitecture.The structureswerecarveddirectlyintotherose-redcliffsof southernJordan,showcasingtheremarkableengineering andartisticskillsoftheNabataeanspeople.
Ÿ NabataeanWaterEngineering:Itsabilitytothriveina desertenvironmentwasfacilitatedbysophisticatedwater managementsystems.TheNabataeansconstructedintricate trenches,cisterns,andchannelstocontrolanddistribute waterthroughoutthecity.
Ÿ HiddenMonastery:WhiletheiconicAl-Khazneh(The Treasury)andtheMonasteryarewell-known,Petraishome tonumerouslesser-exploredsites.Onesuchsiteisthe‘Ad Deir’ortheMonastery,locatedhighinthemountains. LargerthanTheTreasurybutseesfewervisitorsduetoits remotelocation.
Ÿ MesmerizingNights:Visitorshavetheuniqueopportunity toexperiencePetrabyNight.Thearchaeologicalsiteis illuminatedbythousandsofcandles,creatingamagical atmosphere.ThejourneythroughtheSiqtoreachThe Treasuryunderthesoftglowofcandlelightisaravishing experience.
Ÿ LostandRediscovered:EssentiallylosttotheWestern worldafterthe14thcentury.Itbecameaforgottencityuntil theSwissexplorerJohannLudwigBurckhardtrediscovered itin1812.Hisaccountsofthehiddencitybroughtitback intothelimelight.
Ÿ AmphitheaterwithAcoustics:Thiscityboastsawellpreservedamphitheaterwithimpressiveacoustics.Despite itsancientorigins,thetheatercanstillseatthousandsof spectatorsandisoccasionallyusedforperformances.
Theselesser-knownfactsofPetraaddlayerstoitshistoricaland culturalsignificance.
In the dynamic landscape of leadership, the spotlight is increasingly turning toward diverse perspectives and unique approaches to guide teams toward success. Female leaders, in particular, are bringing a refreshing array of leadership styles to the forefront. The term “Female Leadership Styles” encapsulates a rich tapestry of qualities and strategies that are reshaping the traditional leadership narrative. In this article, we will delve into 15 pro female leadership styles that exemplify the strength, resilience, and innovation that women bring to the table.
Here are some female to empower them:
1.CollaborativeCatalyst:
TheCollaborativeCatalyststyleinvolvesfosteringacultureof teamworkandinclusivity.Femaleleadersadeptatthisstyle prioritizecollaboration,recognizingthatdiversevoicescontribute tobetterdecision-makingandenhancedcreativity.Bypromotingan environmentwhereeveryonefeelsheardandvalued,theseleaders inspiretheirteamstoachievegreaterheights.
2.EmpatheticVisionary:
AnEmpatheticVisionaryleadercombinesforesightwithadeep understandingoftheneedsandconcernsoftheirteammembers. Thisstylefocusesoncreatingasupportiveworkenvironmentwhere individualsfeelseenandunderstood.Bytappingintotheemotional intelligenceoftheteam,theseleadersbuildstrongconnectionsand inspireloyalty
3.InclusiveTrailblazer:
TheInclusiveTrailblazerstylechampionsdiversityandequality Femaleleadersemployingthisapproachactivelyworktowards breakingdownbarriersandcreatingopportunitiesforindividuals fromallbackgrounds.Theyunderstandthatdiverseperspectives leadtomorecomprehensiveproblem-solvinganddriveinnovation.
4.AdaptableNavigator:
AnAdaptableNavigatorisaleaderwhothrivesinchangeand uncertainty.Femaleleadersembodyingthisstyledisplayresilience inthefaceofchallengesandinspiretheirteamstoembracechange asacatalystforgrowth.Theirabilitytopivotandnavigatethrough complexitiespositionsthemasinvaluableassetsintoday’sfastpacedbusinesslandscape.
5.ServantLeader:
TheServantLeaderplacestheneedsoftheirteamabovetheirown. Femaleleaderswiththisstyleprioritizementorshipandpersonal development,activelyworkingtouplifttheirteammembers.By fosteringacultureofmutualsupport,theycreateapositiveand empoweringworkenvironment.
6.StrategicOrchestrator:
TheStrategicOrchestratorexcelsincreatingand implementingwell-thought-outplans.Female leadersutilizingthisstylepossessakeen strategicvision,aligningteameffortswith organizationalgoals.Theirabilitytoorchestrate complexprojectswithprecisionmakesthem adeptnavigatorsinthecorporatelandscape.
7.ResilientInnovator:
TheResilientInnovatorembraceschallengesas opportunitiesforgrowthandinnovation.Female leadersadoptingthisstyleencouragetheirteams tothinkoutsidetheboxandviewsetbacksas steppingstonestosuccess.Theirresilience becomesaguidingforce,fosteringacultureof continuousimprovement.
8.TransparentCommunicator:
TheTransparentCommunicatorvaluesopenand honestcommunication.Femaleleadersutilizing thisstylecreateanatmosphereoftrustby sharinginformationopenlyandensuringclarity intheirdirectives.Thistransparencypromotesa senseofbelongingandenhancescollaboration withintheteam.
9.BalancedIntegrator:
TheBalancedIntegratorsuccessfullyharmonizesprofessionaland personalaspectsoflife.Femaleleadersembodyingthisstylerecognize theimportanceofwork-lifebalanceandsetanexamplefortheirteams. Byprioritizingwell-being,theyfosteraculturethatvaluesboth productivityandpersonalfulfillment.
10.CourageousPioneer:
TheCourageousPioneerfearlesslychallengesthestatusquo.Female leaderswiththisstyleareunafraidtotakecalculatedrisksandexplore newavenues.Theirboldnessinspiresinnovationandresilienceamong theirteammembers,pushingtheboundariesofwhatisconsidered possible.
11.AdaptiveTransformer:
TheAdaptiveTransformerthrivesoncontinuouslearningand development.Femaleleadersutilizingthisstyleencourageacultureof curiosityandevolutionwithintheirteams.Theircommitmenttostaying aheadofthecurveensuresthattheirorganizationsremainatthe forefrontofindustrytrends.
12.HolisticMentor:
TheHolisticMentortakesacomprehensiveapproachtoleadership, consideringtheholisticdevelopmentoftheirteammembers.Female leadersembodyingthisstyleprovideguidancenotonlyinprofessional mattersbutalsoinpersonalgrowth.Theirmentorshipgoesbeyondthe workplace,creatingalastingimpactonthelivesofthosetheylead.
13.Data-DrivenStrategist:
TheData-DrivenStrategistreliesonanalyticsandinsightstoinform decision-making.Femaleleaderswiththisstyleleveragedatatodrive organizationalsuccess.Bymakinginformedchoices,theyensure efficiencyandeffectivenessinachievingstrategicobjectives.
14.AuthenticInspirer:
TheAuthenticInspirerleadswithauthenticityandgenuinepassion. Femaleleadersutilizingthisstyleconnectwiththeirteamsona personallevel,creatingasenseofpurposeandsharedvalues.Their authenticityinspirestrustandloyalty,fosteringapositiveandmotivated workenvironment.
15.SustainableLeader:
TheSustainableLeaderprioritizeslong-termimpactandethical practices.Femaleleadersembodyingthisstyleconsiderthe environmental,social,andeconomicimplicationsoftheirdecisions. Theircommitmenttosustainabilityalignswiththegrowingimportance ofcorporateresponsibilityintoday’sbusinesslandscape.
