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HUMAN BEHAVIORS EXPERT SASCHA HAERT WRITES ON SENSUAL INTELLIGENCE AND ITS EFFECT ON DEALING WITH THE NATURAL FEMALE CYCLE.
IN our fast-paced world where high achievers are continually striving for greatness, what if our greatest tool for optimized productivity is a woman’s period? Amid the pursuit of success, we have found ourselves entangled in a web of expectations and roles, forgetting our intrinsic identities and unique powers. In the journey toward the rediscovery of true empowerment emerges the concept of Sensual Intelligence – a transformative coaching approach based on the natural female cycles that not only reconnects women with their superpowers but also revolutionizes business and interpersonal interactions.
Unmasking the Iron Lady
Picture this: my client, the sole woman in the male-dominated industry of national defense and military strategies. She works with world leaders and military officials as a civilian contractor and is almost always the only woman in the room. When I first inquired with her about how her period impacted her work, she visibly recoiled, “That will NEVER impact my work. Ever.” Her words were almost dripping with disdain as if annoyed that I had even acknowledged such a frustrating part of her life. But, as the conversation continued, she realized that her aversion to her body’s natural cycle had led her to leak power for many years.
Code Red
The menstrual cycle – a feminine, natural rhythm that is often dismissed as a mere inconvenience – truly holds the key to unlocking hidden potential. Sensual Intelligence encourages us to embrace all phases of a woman’s menstrual cycle and understand it as a source of power, not inhibition. Imagine a sales meeting or negotiation timed precisely when a woman is ovulating – her skin is radiant, her boobs bigger, her hair lustrous, and an aura of confidence envelops her. Even her pheromones play into the concoction of strength and appeal. These subtle physiological changes are subconsciously felt by all, leading to more favorable outcomes. Conversely, imagine a sales presentation during the premenstrual phase (also known as PMS or the luteal phase). Even without being conscious of where she is in her cycle, everyone in the room would feel a vastly different energy in the presentation or discussion.
As I explained this to my client, the Iron Lady, she still looked skeptical but expressed an interest for me to continue. “I guess maybe there’s something for me to learn here. But how could being tired and cranky ever have a positive effect on my work?”
Sync or Sink
To understand the true power of syncing to this cycle, we need to first understand each phase and its unique effectiveness (and yes, there’s more than just PMS-ing and not PMS-ing). The four phases of the female cycle are menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. By understanding the physiological changes, we can utilize each to its maximum potential.
Let’s start with the menstruation phase; you can think of it as a type of inner winter. It’s a time for introspection, planning, and goal setting. Following a woman’s period is the follicular phase – it mimics springtime with the energy of building, growth, and weeding out what’s not needed.
Ovulation mirrors summer when women are feeling sexy, vibrant, and ready to be sociable. Time to tackle the big jobs, embrace negotiations, and make the big sales. Wrapping it all up, what we call PMS, resembles autumn – the energy slows, and it’s a time to wrap up loose ends and refine ongoing projects.
“I still don’t feel like this is a superpower. Wouldn’t it be better to just always be in the ovulation phase for optimized productivity?” I wasn’t surprised by my client’s reaction. “If you’re open, I’d like to explain how this can be your superpower. Would you like to hear?” She nodded.
Bedroom Symphony, Boardroom Mastery
Although the evolution of these phases of a woman’s cycle is related to reproduction, in the modern era, our society can utilize this Sensual Intelligence in business. Menstruation is the time for strategic planning, solo work and goal setting. This is when a woman’s intuition is at its most refined, so directing the next month of activity, creating well-considered plans, and laying the groundwork for what’s to come is best done during this time. Vice versa, this is when you want to avoid scheduling a multitude of meetings or flying around the world to take care of business. The follicular phase of the cycle is when it’s time to start implementing systems and delegating tasks. The energy rises during the follicular phase and peaks next during ovulation. Ovulation is when a woman is in her most vibrant state, physically and energetically. This is the time to really deep dive into big tasks. Major sales or strategic meetings should be scheduled during this time for a woman to truly shine at her best. Lastly, utilizing the luteal phase, a woman’s critical eye during this time is best directed toward analyzing the details by reviewing and refining projects.
“Each phase has its own superpower, and trying to always stay in one part of the cycle will unknowingly wreak havoc throughout the rest.” I finished speaking and watched as the Iron Lady connected the dots. I could see that she finally understood. “I cannot believe I have been experiencing these cycles my entire life and never realized how I can best utilize them. This makes so much sense!”
Sensual Intelligence is the tool for aligning with the cycles and breaking through conformity and is a torchbearer of authentic connections. This journey embraces the ‘chaos’ of hormones, transforms relationships from battlegrounds to flourishing gardens of understanding, and ignites a spark of connection that defies societal norms. It’s a call to action, a wake-up slap that urges you to embrace your biological rhythms, decode your emotions, and ride the waves of sensuality that ripple through existence. Sensual Intelligence isn’t just a theory; it’s a provocative revolution that promises to disrupt your notions of success, productivity, and power. Are you ready to dive into the uncharted waters of your sensuality? The choice is yours – to sync or to sink.
