Robin Deluna

I typically discourage seeking external validation.

But sometimes, when you see someone believe in you with such confidence, you can borrow their belief for a short while, and it pushes you to a different place.

It can be the bridge from "I can't do this", to "if they believe I can do this, then maybe I can". That small shift in thinking can help someone take a small step forward.

To explore what it looks like to do this for your employees, ask yourself:
1. How can I show this person I believe they can do it?
2. What does it look like to believe in someone else?
3. What does it sound like to express my belief in them?

Leaders, believe in your people. Sometimes it's what they need to show up in a way they never have.

Oh man, what I wouldn't tell 20-year-old Robin right now!

Am I the only one who does this?

If I could sit down across from the table and have coffee with her I would tell her that one day, she will feel confident enough to start her own business. WHAAAAT!

Even today when I type that out my mind is still blown.

I would also tell her that:
-It's okay to make mistakes as long as you pick yourself back up
-You can't feel real love until you learn to love yourself first
-Pay attention to how you talk to yourself because it matters
-Don't be scared to talk about your achievements, and
-YOU ARE WORTHY OF CREATING THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS

I really needed to hear that back then! And in a sense, I needed a little reminder today too.

What would you tell your past self if given the opportunity?

I can see her because I am her.

She recognizes and elevates others. She leads with compassion and does not judge others for their mistakes.

She empathizes and provides encouragement. She is intentionally vulnerable so that others are comfortable to show up as themselves.

She is ready to change how the world views leadership because she knows that leadership can come from a soft place. She is quiet and bold when she needs to be. She leads with her heart.

She is creative and unafraid to step out. She is 100% herself, because she loves who she is.

She radiates energy so that she can share that energy with others. She smiles. She shines bright. She is real, and feels all her feelings.

She prioritizes herself always. She loves hard. Her family is her foundation. She is humble and grounded. She is not nervous for the unknown, but ready.

She can handle what it takes to fulfill her purpose. Not because she's "strong", but because she picks herself back up when she falls, and she loves herself through all of it.

I love this woman. I am this woman. This woman is ME.

Have you ever written your vision for yourself. I encourage you to do it.

First, write it from a place of visualizing who you want to be, then step into that place. It's powerful. You are powerful.

All your power is within your presence RIGHT NOW.

You don't have to create it. You only need to take the time to recognize it.

I have a magic pill in my pocket.

As a creative, the only pill I swallow each day is showing up consistently to learn as I go. You're welcome because now you have the magic pill, too!

While it’s not a flashy “quick fix” claim, I’ve learned that nothing is as effective as a dose of real-world experience!

Do you have a magic pill? Please share because I'm looking to add to my medicine cabinet. Haha!