Handle Your Business Girl (HYBG) Empowerment Zone

On yesterday, I was privileged to carpool with two of my girlfriends to a master coach certification event.  It was called Handle Your Business Girl Empowerment Zone Master Coach Certification.  First of all, the name grabbed me.  Secondly, the words master coach certification sparked my interest in perfecting my craft.  I didn't know exactly what was going to happen.  All I knew was I had to be there.

Have you ever listened to a speaker and your Wise Self interpret what they say to speak directly to where you are.  Unlike most folks, I don't generally take notes.  I remember better when I listen and then I write from what rests inside.  When I do take notes, I have to feel inspired, really inspired.  I felt inspired yesterday.  If someone were to read my notes though, they would think, "the speaker didn't say that" or "that is not what she meant."  It's because the Interpreter in me let me hear it in my own native tongue.  

Afterwards, with my girlfriends, I pondered what truly lies at the core of competition or jealousy among women as this was talked about during the event.  I think it stems from feeling like something is lacking--whether it is a lack inside or a lack of resources.  I didn't feel any of that.  I really didn't.  When you believe that what God has given you is enough and He is working behind the scenes to order your steps and to provide what you need, there is nothing to hang these negatives emotions on.  There simply isn't.  Dr. Gail Hayes, the CEO of HYBG University, shared how she's always been disliked by women.  Her belief is they are that way because they don't know who they are.  I agree.  You've got to be clear about your own identity.  The dean, Greer Holmes, helps people to get clear. Not just about who you are but what you have to offer this world.  When you admire and love yourself in a healthy, spiritually-mature way, there's no need for comparison.  I'd dare say that when you feel that flutter of negativity towards another woman, it's really about you.  There's something inside of you that is broken that needs to be healed.  And as Dr. Hayes says, that woman you don't like has the key to your next level.

I am self directed and am very comfortable in that.  I move when I feel an inner prompting or an inner curiosity.  When I feel pushed to do otherwise, I get frustrated.  Perhaps that's because I'm a Middle Child.  In many arenas where there is a powerful and confident woman, we tend to admire them, want to follow them and/or envy them.  I admire Dr. Hayes and the beautiful, insightful, talented women who comprise her Master Coaching Team.

What I got out of the event was confirmation, inspiration and collaboration.  I knew that I was in the right place at the right time.  It felt authentic.   It felt right.  I got so many confirmations from people just sharing and talking and encouraging.  These women didn't know they were seconding what my heart had already told me. Lastly, I added more names to my sister circle.  More people to collaborate with and perfect my vision and my direction.  It wasn't just about seeking friends or networking for me.  It was about connecting with whomever God had prepared for me to meet.  I leave the rest to Him.