relating / by Natalie Ehmka
Creating and Cultivating Positive Energy Four leadership tips for yourself and others
When we think about our energy, we usually tend to think just about our nutrition and workouts. But our energy is made up of so much more than that. Every single human has an energetic “field” that is made up of our thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors. Those are what dictate whether we radiate “positive energy” or not. Things like workouts and healthy nutrition can enhance our energy levels – but to create and sustain long-lasting positive energy in and around us takes work and commitment to shifting yourself from the inside out. So why do these things? Well, not only do you feel your own energy, other people feel you too, whether you know it or not. You are always having an impact on those around you. Have you ever had an encounter with someone who was “good vibes” – and then felt good yourself for several hours after that? That’s because you were feeling their energy. It had an impact on you. So what do leaders do to create and cultivate sustained positive energy, in and around themselves? Here are four tips to implement in your own life to shift your energy today. 1. Drink 32 ounces of water first thing in the morning. This simple act has a profound impact on positive communication with self and others. Research has shown that dehydration has a direct link to your mood – and your mood has a direct impact on your thoughts, feelings, and interactions with others. 2. Begin to see things through the eyes of compassion, instead of as “right” or “wrong.” Strong, positive leaders actively work to eliminate the words “right” and “wrong” from their vocabulary when they look at the behaviors of themselves and others. Instead they choose to assess a situation before
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they judge it, and remember that just because something was done differently than they would like, doesn’t make it “wrong,” because somewhere along the line someone decided said behavior was “right” to do. Choosing to approach a situation from this angle allows leaders to create positive impact and desired outcome much faster. 3. Learn to separate others’ negative energy from yours. Become aware of thoughts, feelings and energies that could be impacting how you are seeing and feeling in a given moment. Leaders often feel clear and positive at the start of the day, but let external doubt and fear creep in from those around them, that then has an impact on everything
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Natalie Ehmka, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP, is a leadership speaker, trainer & certified energy coach to executives & worldchangers all over the globe. She is professionally certified through the ICF, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, CEO of With Heart Communications, Inc., and specializes in helping leaders of this generation and the next, strengthen their energy and positive impact on the world.
they touch. Learning to discern what is yours and what’s not, will help maximize your own clarity, energy and impact. 4. Be a pillar instead of a kite. Impact those around you, more than you let others impact you. One way to think of this is to be that of a pillar versus a kite. So many energetically sensitive leaders find themselves getting “blown” over into someone else’s experience of life, much like the energy of a kite, going wherever the most powerful gust of wind takes it. The stronger energy will win, and when we choose to be more sturdy and grounded, especially now when we go out into the world, we are like a steady pillar for others. From there, we can make the biggest impact.
