Someone recently pointed out to me that many people are frightened by their own presence.  I can totally see that!  By that they mean that people instead tie themselves to systems, roles, images or predetermined identities that other people have settled for them.  And this may be at odds with what is really inside them.  So we compromise and settle for what is safe, rather than engaging with what is inside of us.  We hold back for a multitude of reasons.  And I am here to tell you DON’T. 

This all really resonated with me because two of my mantras are to be the best individual self that I can be and never be afraid to use my voice in a positive way.  That means to act and be me, not anyone else or how someone else thinks I should be.  If you have ever met me I am not your typical corporate America employee and that is ok.  I have unique gifts, skills and ideas that I still bring to my role and committees so that the firm, my clients and colleagues around me benefit. 

Don’t forget you are the CEO of your life.  Be true to you and your light and happiness will shine for many people around you.  So you do you and I'll do me.