Bolder!

Bolder Woman, Hazel McCallion

This woman is amazing. 88 years of age. Mayor of one of the largest cities in Ontario AND she still plays hockey. I met Hazel a few years ago and she is all this and more. Now THIS is my idea of a Bolder Woman.

Older But Bolder

If you're a Prime Time woman (50+) you know what I'm talking about when I say it's the best time of a woman's life. Every Bolder Woman I meet mentions the freedom of not worrying about what others think anymore. 

It's not that we don't value politeness but rather, now we speak our truth without apology.

It's not about being disdainful of fashion but rather, now we dress to express our self.

It's not about selfishness but rather, knowing that time is life and we are getting on with living ours.

It's not about giving up or not caring but rather finally understanding the only one we control is ourself.

It's not about doing less but rather, doing what is important.

It's not about abandoning all we've built, but rather answering the call of our dreams.

Older is definitely bolder and it's a radical shift. It can also be scary for those around us because it demands something from those around us. They get to be free, too. 

What are you letting go of?

Who are you being today?

In Praise of Bolder Women

This evening at 6 pm EST I host the first webcast for my special web event - In Praise of Bolder Women.

So what is this all about? What is it that I want for you?

I want you to reclaim your dreams. Stop waiting for the "right time" to show up because the truth is it never will. Not on its own. You have to choose to make it the right time. That's right. Your dream is waiting for you to make it the most important thing in your life.

It must be at the top of your list. Why? Because you are the only one who can bring your particular dream to life. It is uniquely yours and uniquely your responsibility. I once read a very sad poem about apples left in a basket to wither and rot, never knowing the joy of being used up.

Don't let that happen to your dreams. Take them out. Put them to work.

If you think about it, that's a radical act. You need boldness and even a smidge of defiance. There's a quote by Laurel Ulrich that I love  - "Well behaved women seldom make history."

You may not be looking to impact the course of history but simply by taking action on your dream, you create change. That's where boldness comes in. Change creates resistance. It forces those around you to change simply because you have shifted your position. Or perhaps you remind them of their own dreams and that will be uncomfortable for them. 

Keep company with other Bolder Women for encouragement and support. The world needs your dreams. They were given to you to share. We're waiting to receive.

Join me tonight for our first webcast with Dr. Michele Wright as she shares what she's learned about success and dreaming. Register now at In Praise of Bolder Women.

Susan Boyle, Bolder Woman

I had planned to blog on something else today but simply HAD to share this with you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

Talk about a Bolder Woman claiming her dream. As I watched the faces of the judges and the audience as she spoke before singing I felt anger at how she was being pre-judged. When she mentions her age they are almost rolling their eyes.

And then she opens her mouth to sing...

The shock on those same faces is priceless. My favourite moment (besides the singing itself)?  Watching Simon's eyebrows shoot up.

I've seen Les Miserables at least 4 times live. Never did the words of this song strike home so deeply as they did, watching Susan, in spite of the reactions around her, claim her precious dream. I was moved to tears.

Three things stood out for me. Susan's bold cheekiness in spite of her reception; the support in the wings who believed in her; and she didn't hold back when her moment arrived.

What's your dream?
Where can you find support for yourself?
And what do you need to do so that you don't hold back?

If you want to connect with some other amazing Bold Women, join me in May for "In Praise of Bolder Women". The aim of this FREE event is to inspire and help you get into action with your own dream.
Register online at the link above.

Don't hold back. Join me now in bringing more cheeky boldness to the world!