Freedom Friday
- Tavia Robinson
- 58 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Freedom Friday: The Courage of Knowing You
“The more you learn about life, the more you learn about yourself.
The more you learn about yourself, the greater is the purpose you serve in life.”
— Iyanla Vanzant
How do these words land for you today—not just as a leader, but as a human being?
Before you move on, give yourself permission to arrive fully:
Pause...
Inhale deeply… exhale slowly.
Inhale again… release what you’re holding.
One more breath… soften the shoulders, quiet the mind, and allow presence to take the lead.
In a world overflowing with opinions, pressure, and political noise, self-discovery becomes an act of resilience.
As coaches, we often say: awareness creates choice, and choice activates freedom.
The more you deepen your self-awareness, the more clarity you gain about your values, your voice, and the purpose only you can serve.
Today’s Leadership Challenge (Inspired by Iyanla Vanzant’s Until Today…)
Know everything you can know about YOU:
What drives your motivation—and what quietly drains it?
What reliably brings you joy?
What opens the door to vulnerability?
What softens your heart?
What happens when you let your heart stay open long enough to lead?
Know what LIFE is asking of you:
What feels truly important right now?
What is sacred or non-negotiable in your world?
What feels like “life”—and what feels like noise?
Where do you draw meaning from?
What makes you want to fully live, not just exist?
Know why you are here:
What purpose are you being invited to fulfill?
Where is your leadership needed most today?
How is your lived experience shaping the legacy you’re building?
You are essential.
You are valuable.
And yes—every experience, even the uncomfortable ones, shapes your leadership capacity and reveals another layer of your purpose.
As you uncover insights, share them.
Invite your teams, colleagues, and communities into deeper conversations.
Purpose expands when we allow it to be witnessed.
Reflection Prompts for You and Your Team
What truth about yourself have you recently discovered?
How does that insight influence how you lead?
In this political climate, what practices keep you grounded, focused, and aligned with your values?
Where might you be resisting growth—and what would happen if you released that resistance?
Don’t miss your moment.
Freedom begins with knowing yourself—and choosing yourself.
In a noisy world, self-knowledge is your greatest freedom—and your greatest power.
You got this!
Coach Tavia, PCC, MSEd, MAT
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Tavia Robinson
EMPOWER Coaching & Consulting LLC
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