Hey there, lovely listeners!

Welcome to the very first episode of the Awakening My Heart podcast.

I'm your host, Caroline De Kimpe, the brains and heart behind Rise Up and Lead With Heart.

Buckle up, because today, I'm going to share a bit about why this podcast has transformed from "Career Disruptors" to "The Rising Executive" and now "Awakening My Heart."

If you've been on this ride with me, you've witnessed the evolution, and I want to take a moment to explain why.

You see, I've been in the career coaching and leadership world for over a decade, starting as an executive recruiter and then diving into HR business partnering.

Throughout this journey, I was all about strategies, personal branding, leadership branding, and mastering the art of office politics.

But deep down, there was a missing piece I couldn't quite put my finger on.

I was on a relentless quest to find it, even diving deep into mindset work, but that sense of completion eluded me.

I found myself always "on" – watching family movies with my laptop open, playing with my kids while my mind raced with business concerns.

It was exhausting, and I realised I needed to find inner peace.

Yes, I'm ambitious, but at what cost?

I was sacrificing so much, and it wasn't making me happier.

In my search for inner peace, I stumbled upon the work of Danielle Laporte, a true luminary in this field.

Her program, the Heart-Centred Facilitators Program, felt like a beacon of light.

I signed up with the intention of finding that inner peace, but what I discovered was the missing piece in my work.

You see, there's an abundance of information about strategy out there, and while it's crucial, it's not the whole picture.

Sometimes, logic fails us, and we're left grappling with our emotions.

That's where heart-centred leadership comes in – it's about balancing ambition with inner peace, navigating our internal states, and shifting from a head-centred to a heart-centred approach.

So, I invite you to join me on this journey.

It's not about me being your guru – it's a self-discovery adventure where we define what leadership means to you.

There's a new way of leadership emerging, one where vulnerability has its place, but we're often so disconnected from ourselves that we forget what authenticity truly means.

In the show notes, you'll find a link to "Rise Up and Lead with Heart."

This isn't a traditional teaching course; it's a voyage of self-discovery, pushing your boundaries, and rediscovering your inner fire.

It's about intentionally designing your career and leadership from the inside out.

So, if you're ready to lead with courage, confidence, and purpose, I extend this heartfelt invitation to you. This is just the beginning, and I can't wait to embark on this journey together.

See you soon, and with much love,

Caroline 💖

Rise Up & Lead With Heart ❤️: https://www.newhorizoncoaching.com.au/rise-up-and-lead-membership