Reinvent myself
You’re in a powerful yet tricky phase. Your expertise is solid, you’re succeeding as a coach, but you don’t feel like you’re fully showing up the way you want to. You want to command space again, feel seen, and break out of the rut that’s making you feel invisible.
This isn’t about just tweaking your wardrobe or LinkedIn profile, it’s about reclaiming your presence and embodying your new chapter. Here’s how you can start:
1. Define the New You with Intention
You’re no longer an executive in the traditional sense, but you are a leader, a mentor, and a force in your field. Ask yourself:
• What does commanding space look like for you now?
• When do you feel most powerful, vibrant, and magnetic?
• What do you want people to see and feel when they interact with you?
You’re not invisible; you’ve just shifted into a space where presence works differently. You need to own this transition rather than feel caught in between.
2. Elevate Your Personal Style to Match This New Phase
Your executive look was part of a structured corporate identity. Now, your presence should reflect confidence, wisdom, and modern relevance. This isn’t about chasing trends but curating a signature style that makes you feel strong:
• Powerful yet approachable: Think well-tailored but effortless.
• Refined but not rigid: Quality fabrics, colors that bring energy, accessories that add personality.
• Statement pieces: A bold jacket, a standout pair of glasses, or elegant jewelry can give you presence, even on Zoom.
Consider working with a stylist who specializes in personal reinvention or experimenting with new looks to find what makes you feel alive again.
3. Command Digital Spaces with Presence
Since you work primarily online, your energy and authority need to translate through the screen. A few ways to stand out:
• Revamp your online presence: Update your LinkedIn and website photos to match the new you.
• Use video: Post short, engaging clips where you speak with passion. People remember faces and voices more than text.
• Show up confidently on calls: Strong lighting, good posture, and a signature look (even if it’s just a great blouse and earrings) make a difference.
4. Break the Cycle of Self-Sabotage
You already have the wisdom, experience, and credibility—but something inside is holding you back. Is it fear of no longer fitting into a familiar role? Feeling irrelevant in a world that celebrates youth? These are real emotions, but they aren’t truths.
Start small but bold:
• Commit to being visible every day. Whether it’s a post, a video, or a conversation, put yourself out there.
• Push past discomfort. When you feel resistance to showing up, ask: “What’s the worst that could happen?”
• Reframe invisibility. You’re only invisible if you let yourself shrink. You have too much value for that.
5. Connect with People Who See You
Feeling disconnected? It’s time to rebuild your network with intention:
• Engage with other powerhouse women who are reinventing themselves.
• Speak at events, mentor rising leaders, and position yourself as an authority in the new conversations you want to be part of.
• Find communities (online or offline) that challenge and inspire you to show up stronger.
6. Own This Chapter as an Evolution, Not an End
This isn’t about going back to who you were. It’s about becoming the most vibrant version of who you are now. The moment you decide to step forward with full confidence, people will take notice.
You are not invisible. You are powerful, relevant, and needed. And the space you work in? It’s waiting for you to take it.
Does this resonate with you? Would you like me to refine any part?