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STANDING UP IN YOUR OWN HALLELUJAH
UNLOCKING THE POWER OF AUTHENTICITY AND EMPOWERMENT IN LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
GAYLE EDWARDS Authenticity & Transformation Advocate In the symphony of life, each of us carries a unique melody, a personal 'Hallelujah' that defines who we are. As an Authenticity and Transformation Advocate with over thirty years’ experience guiding Leaders and Entrepreneurs, I've witnessed the transformative power of embracing this personal anthem. My signature programme “Standing Up In Your Own Hallelujah” isn't just about finding your voice in professional settings; it's also crucial in personal relationships, especially when navigating the complex dynamics of passive aggression, emotional abuse or narcissism! Authenticity begins with self-awareness – understanding your values, passions, and strengths. When we truly understand who we are, we create shifts and transformations that impact all areas of our lives. It is almost impossible to align ourselves in one area and it does not affect another. If we find ourselves feeling ill at ease, lacking focus or purpose, the chances are we are out of alignment! As a child, I knew I wanted to “make people feel good”. However, the traditional pathway was
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education and a “good job”, which I followed! Starting my career at the BBC, I loved it but soon had “itchy feet” during a time when my peers were settling into long term positions and hoping for the proverbial gold clock! To others I appeared fickle as they thought I had the ideal job and a great lifestyle to match - to myself I was searching! What I did not realise at the time was that I wasn’t searching for the ideal job, I was searching for ME! I had to find what really made my heart sing ... my own Hallelujah moment! Through being very honest and shutting out the noise of others, eventually I
