Power is something other people have.
Not you… right?
Right?
No. Not right. You have far more power than you probably acknowledge. And we’re going to be exploring that in this episode.
We’ll talk about the ways that intra- and inter-personal power dynamics… actually affect the big-picture power dynamics we all seem to assume are just “baked into” our wider world.
I’ll tell the story of the first five-figure gift I raised as a professional fundraiser — one that started with a meeting that was FULL of potentially dicey and difficult interpersonal power dynamics.
We’ll end with some inspiration for you to take with you. And I hope that inspiration… and all of what we talk about here today… are things that really stick with you.
My guess is that these are the sorts of things that will find their way into your sub-conscious… and regularly arise in your everyday moments… as you continue to mull over your relationship with power.
Be sure to call or text into the dedicated line for the podcast, too, with questions about — or your own experiences with — this topic. That’ll make this whole conversation even richer.
Thank you for being here! I’m so grateful to have you in this community.
Episode Overview
00:00 | Introduction: Discover Your Hidden Power
02:44 | Seeing Power Where It Hides
04:24 | Interpersonal Power Dynamics: Everyday Scenarios
06:20 | Reflection: Some Thought-Provoking Questions
09:04 | Hierarchies and Social Conditioning
12:08 | Reclaiming Power
16:12 | Real-Life Example: My First Five-Figure Gift
23:35 | Lessons from Viktor Frankl and Hafiz
29:37 | Conclusion: Embracing Community and Mutual Generosity
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