Inner strength, outer impact
I grew up among women whose inner strength often surpassed anything I thought possible. This led me to strongly believe that every woman holds an infinite amount of power within her. The outside world may try to diminish our confidence and obscure the light we carry inside, but it should never define who we are.
To me, inner power is not about being unbreakable and unchallenged – it’s about embracing who you are, strengths and vulnerabilities, and using that to move forward. It’s about walking into any room with the belief that your presence matters and acting accordingly. Inner power is finding your inner light and letting it shine onto the world.
As we step into 2025, my advice is simple: take up space. There will always be someone less competent—and less humble—who will seize the opportunities that could have been yours. Make yourself seen and heard. Share your thoughts, give that public talk, write that blog post, speak up in that meeting. You never know how even the smallest thing can lead to some great advancements. And by taking those steps you encourage others after you – perhaps not so privileged – to believe that they can follow in your footsteps.
Tatjana Kiseļova on 03/01/2025
