
Stepping Powerfully Into Your Life: Claim Space, Be Seen, And Let Your Voice Be Heard With Eliza VanCort
01/08/24 • 48 min
I know there are times we all feel like we aren’t welcome, that we don't fit in, or maybe simply feel like we're an imposter and that we don't belong in a space. Today's episode is to help you claim space, raise your voice, and let yourself be heard. My guest will provide the tools, insight,and give you the permission to claim your space.
My guest, Eliza VanCort is an acclaimed speaker, #1 bestselling author, empowering mentor, rule breaker, rule maker, and unapologetic space claimer. She provides the necessary tools women need to rewrite the rules and take control of their stories. With a background in political science and the performing arts, Eliza is an in-demand consultant who gives keynotes and workshops on communication, career and workplace issues, and women's empowerment. She is the #1 bestselling author of A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard (named Maria Shriver’s book of the week), she has devoted her life to empowering women to live and claim the space they deserve.
Eliza discusses the concept of claiming space and how women can rise above imposter syndrome and worthiness issues. She emphasizes the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and worthy. Eliza shares her personal journey and the experiences that led her to write a book about claiming space. She provides practical tips on using body language and voice to assert oneself. Eliza also addresses the challenges of building collaborative relationships and dealing with gaslighting. She encourages women to stop apologizing and believe in their right to claim space. In this conversation, Eliza emphasizes the importance of young people not letting others define them and instead taking control of their own narrative. She also discusses the impact of her message on parents and the need for conversations around teenagers growing up in a challenging world.
In this episode we talk about:
- How to break down your barriers of not feeling worthy
- Using your Physicality and voice to be seen and heard
- What to do when someone gaslights you
- Building relationships with others
- 3 words that keep women feel small
Find full show notes: https://ericalippy.com/eliza-vancort/
Find our guest at:
- Eliza VanCort | Website, Instagram , TikTok
- Buy her book: Claiming Space
Follow me on Social Media:
PASSION LOVE PURSUIT PODCASTS: https://ericalippy.com/the-podcast/
I know there are times we all feel like we aren’t welcome, that we don't fit in, or maybe simply feel like we're an imposter and that we don't belong in a space. Today's episode is to help you claim space, raise your voice, and let yourself be heard. My guest will provide the tools, insight,and give you the permission to claim your space.
My guest, Eliza VanCort is an acclaimed speaker, #1 bestselling author, empowering mentor, rule breaker, rule maker, and unapologetic space claimer. She provides the necessary tools women need to rewrite the rules and take control of their stories. With a background in political science and the performing arts, Eliza is an in-demand consultant who gives keynotes and workshops on communication, career and workplace issues, and women's empowerment. She is the #1 bestselling author of A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard (named Maria Shriver’s book of the week), she has devoted her life to empowering women to live and claim the space they deserve.
Eliza discusses the concept of claiming space and how women can rise above imposter syndrome and worthiness issues. She emphasizes the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and worthy. Eliza shares her personal journey and the experiences that led her to write a book about claiming space. She provides practical tips on using body language and voice to assert oneself. Eliza also addresses the challenges of building collaborative relationships and dealing with gaslighting. She encourages women to stop apologizing and believe in their right to claim space. In this conversation, Eliza emphasizes the importance of young people not letting others define them and instead taking control of their own narrative. She also discusses the impact of her message on parents and the need for conversations around teenagers growing up in a challenging world.
In this episode we talk about:
- How to break down your barriers of not feeling worthy
- Using your Physicality and voice to be seen and heard
- What to do when someone gaslights you
- Building relationships with others
- 3 words that keep women feel small
Find full show notes: https://ericalippy.com/eliza-vancort/
Find our guest at:
- Eliza VanCort | Website, Instagram , TikTok
- Buy her book: Claiming Space
Follow me on Social Media:
PASSION LOVE PURSUIT PODCASTS: https://ericalippy.com/the-podcast/
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Get UNSTUCK And Find Your Joy Again (In Your Career And Life) With Ashley Stahl
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Find full show notes: https://ericalippy.com/ashley-stahl/
Find our guest at:
- Ashley Stahl | Website, Instagram , Facebook
- Buy her book: YouTurn
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