Angélica Ponder: Winning from Within: Shedding the Armor of Expectations

About Angélica Ponder: Angélica believes every single person has potential. What she loves most is helping people recognize the greatness inside them, often before they even see it in themselves. She was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia by a single mom working three jobs. She moved to the U.S. with her mom at the age of 15 speaking little English and leaving behind her family, culture and home. She not only values cultural diversity but is a proponent of diversity of thought.  After spending 20 years leading high-performing teams and racking accolades, Angélica decided to bet on herself and founded Angelica Ponder Consulting Solutions, LLC in 2022.  Angélica’s coaching and consulting practice is committed to aligning people and processes through the power of learning. She is a compassionate and thought-provoking partner who supports and challenges others to become more self-aware so that they may fully explore their interests and needs, and ultimately create a vision and action plan that leverages their strengths in favor of their personal and professional goals.    In this episode, Chabidaye and Angélica Ponder discuss:Unlocking your potential Allowing vulnerability and embracing authenticity Applying harmony in one’s life Short-term and long-term strategies for aligning with the self   Key Takeaways:Confidence unlocks potential, and embracing a winning mindset is crucial for success. True success stems from internal fulfillment rather than external validation or societal expectations.Removing the invisible "armor" of expectations allows vulnerability and redefining success on one's own terms. Shedding limiting beliefs and societal expectations can be uncomfortable initially but embracing authenticity is worth it.Work should not constitute the entirety of life; aim for harmony by being present in each moment. High achievers may sense something missing, and coaching can help uncover core values and align pursuits accordingly.Short-term strategies like gratitude journaling, breathwork, mindfulness, and hot yoga can provide peace and community. Examine your personal values, internal/external expectations, and self-imposed expectations to eliminate misalignment with the true self.   "All these layers on the armor makes us think that winning is an outside game, that it's all about the validation and the successes we receive. But in reality, success is about what I've uncovered about myself internally." —  Angélica Ponder   Don’t miss out! 30-Day Trial for Only $1 https://www.leadandlift.com/society Join the Lead and Lift Society - Where Women Empower Each Other to Thrive and Achieve More     Connect with Angélica Ponder:  Website: https://www.angelicaponder.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/AngelicaPonder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bogotana13 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelicaponder/     CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chabidaye.ramnath.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chabidaye/ Website: https://leadandlift.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/     Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.