In this heartfelt episode, we're diving into the topic of owning our gifts and embracing the wholeness of who we are.

If you've ever found yourself downplaying your talents or focusing more on what you need to improve rather than celebrating your strengths, this episode is for you.

If you hear yourself saying a whole lot more of “I am working on or I am trying to” instead of “I am doing x or creating x so that I have, become, brought into life y result (internal win patience or external win new house)

Try it with one of your own stories of not doing.

Fill in your favorite action verb + a specific outcome. For example “I am trying to figure out how I can get paid to write” vs “I am drafting 3 pitches to sell a 250 word essay for $250 to these named online media outlets”.

Through sharing anecdotes from personal coaching experiences and a recent women’s group gathering, I explore how crucial it is to acknowledge the balance between our light and shadow sides. Together, we ponder why it often feels safer to play small and how empowering it can be to unapologetically own our strengths.

Main Takeaways:

1. Embrace Your Whole Self: True growth comes from honoring both your strengths and the areas where you’re still evolving. You were born whole—light and shadow together—and when you acknowledge and accept both, you step into your fullest, most authentic power.
2. Own Your Gifts, Celebrate Your Strengths: Too often, we downplay what makes us extraordinary. This episode challenges you to fully acknowledge your talents and contributions, embracing them as essential parts of who you are. When you truly see your brilliance, you transform not just your self-perception, but your impact on the world.
3. Shift Focus for Growth: By consciously directing our attention toward progress and potential rather than shortcomings, we elevate our sense of worth and open doors to new possibilities.

Thank you for listening to this episode! We appreciate you being part of our journey in exploring the world of creativity and transformation. Sign up now for my FREE Training “Calm, Confident & Unstoppable: How to Trust Yourself & Step Boldly Into What’s Next.

MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY

Robyn Ivy sees people for a living.

Coach, artist,podcast host and trusted intuitive Robyn is a masterful guide for soulful growth.

She helps you get powerfully unstuck and more deeply connected, as she teaches you how to ride the magic carpet of your life.

Having spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer she offers a unique toolkit to shift your internal and external lenses to look at things differently.

Inner leadership comes from deep practices in mindfulness, creativity, shifting mindset and connecting deeply with nature.

She mentors select clients 1:1, hosts the Robyn Ivy Podcast, offers private intuitive sessions, leads groups, circles and retreats. She has been hosting circles since 1998.

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