My first guest in season 2 of “From a Woman to a Leader,” is Dr. Denise Moore Revel, the founder of On Your Amazing Movement.
Dr. Denise shared her insights on finding your voice and owning your amazing. Her journey of self-discovery led her to create a personal development consulting company that helps female executives break the glass ceiling within. In our conversation, she emphasizes the importance of embracing our uniqueness, understanding the power of our voice, and recognizing our own value. Let’s delve deeper into these themes and explore their implications and potential impact.
Embracing Your Uniqueness
Dr. Moore Revel highlights the significance of embracing our uniqueness and owning our amazingness. She emphasizes that our voice is unique, just like our fingerprints. No two voices are exactly the same, and this diversity is a beautiful thing. However, many of us tend to imitate and emulate others instead of standing in our own personal power. Dr. Moore Revel encourages us to embrace our uniqueness and recognize the value we bring to the table:
“No two people on this planet are the same, but we tend to try to imitate and emulate other people instead of standing in our own personal power.”
By embracing our uniqueness, we can tap into our full potential and make a significant impact. Dr. Moore Revel believes that our unique voice and lived experiences are the missing pieces that can inspire and empower others. She challenges us to overcome self-doubt and the imposter syndrome, reminding us that we are valuable and have so much to offer:
“We have so many gifts and talents and so many things that we have been just playing small in our own lives. It’s really time to embrace that.”
Finding Your Voice
Finding our voice is a crucial step in owning our amazing. Dr. Moore Revel, drawing from her background as a speech therapist, emphasizes the importance of understanding that we have a voice and that it is unique. She shares her experience of working with individuals who have lost their ability to speak, highlighting the significance of our voice in expressing ourselves and making a difference:
“Your voice is unique. I’ve been listening to voices literally for over 28 years, and there are no two voices exactly the same.”
Dr. Moore Revel encourages us to recognize the power of our voice and the impact it can have on others. She reminds us that our voice matters and that we should not discount our stories and experiences:
“Your story, your unique story, your voice, your lived expression is the missing piece for so many people.”
By understanding the uniqueness and value of our voice, we can step into our personal power and make a meaningful contribution.
Overcoming External Validation and Criticism
Dr. Moore Revel addresses the issue of seeking external validation and the impact of criticism on our self-worth. She highlights the importance of confirming our own brilliance and not relying solely on others’ opinions:
“A lot of times we look for external validation. We look for other people to say, ‘Hey, here’s your pat on the back. You’re good enough, you’re smart enough.’ But a lot of times it doesn’t come. So you have to confirm it for yourself.”
She encourages us to discern between feedback that can help us grow and criticism that aims to bring us down. By confirming our own brilliance and valuing ourselves, we can overcome the fear of criticism and embrace our unique perspective:
“You have to know it for yourself because a lot of times you’re not going to get it externally, you’re not going to get it from colleagues, you’re not going to get it from the powers that be. But that does not mean you don’t have value and that you don’t have worth.”
Owning Your Amazing in Male-Dominated Fields
Dr. Moore Revel acknowledges the challenges faced by women, especially women of color, in male-dominated fields such as tech. She emphasizes the importance of showing up and speaking up, even when we are the only women or women of color in the room. By recognizing our own power and unique perspective, we can make a significant impact:
“If you are an African American woman, a woman of color sitting at the table with these other tech people, male, speak up. They may or may not like it, but that’s not the point. The point is that you understand your power.”
Dr. Moore Revel encourages us to be courageous and authentic, knowing that our voice and perspective are valuable:
“You have to know that your voice matters not only to you, but there are other people depending on you to speak up.”
Strategies for Owning Your Amazing
Dr. Moore Revel provides practical strategies for owning our amazing and finding our unique value. She suggests starting small by appreciating ourselves and setting boundaries:
“Just start with little decisions that you make for your life, just in your personal life. You can start small, saying no instead of saying yes. If you really don’t want to do something, don’t do it.”
By taking small steps and prioritizing self-care, we can build our confidence and resilience. Dr. Moore Revel emphasizes the importance of self-care in avoiding burnout and maintaining our mental and physical well-being:
“A lot of times we take on extra projects just so we can look good. If it’s something that really is going to take away from you spending time with your family or doing self-care, don’t do it.”
Conclusion and Future Outlook
Owning our amazing is a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. By embracing our uniqueness, finding our voice, and valuing ourselves, we can step into our personal power and make a meaningful impact. Dr. Moore Revel insights remind us that our voice matters and that we have the ability to shape our own narrative. As we continue on this journey, let us remember to start small, appreciate ourselves, and prioritize self-care. By doing so, we can unlock our full potential and inspire others to do the same.
In a world that often tries to silence us, let us rise above and own our amazing.
About Dr. Denise
Dr. Denise Moore Revel is a renowned CEO, founder, and award-nominated best-selling author, speaker, and personal development and business coach with over 25 years of experience. As a speech-language pathologist, Dr. Denise has dedicated her career to helping individuals discover and amplify their voices.
Beyond her work as a speech therapist, Dr. Denise is the visionary founder of The Own Your Amazing Movement, a dynamic personal development company focused on empowering women who may feel stuck or frustrated to find their own voice and confidently live their worth out loud.
Dr. Denise’s passion is deeply rooted in supporting women, and she utilizes coaching, mentoring, and workshops to ignite and energize them. Her mission is to help women discover the power in their unique voices, live authentically, and create amazing lives that they love.
Dr. Denise has seamlessly extended her passion for empowering women beyond her private practice through The Own Your Amazing Movement. Her expertise and unique approach reach women from all walks of life, helping them find their voice and embrace their inherent worth. It’s a truly inspiring journey led by an exceptional advocate for personal and professional empowerment.
Website: https://www.ownyouramazingnow.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-moore-revel-phd-14127a7/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDeniseOwnYourAmazing/
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