Do you ever feel that you're not supposed to take charge or assert yourself in a room? In this episode, I’m diving into the concept of dominance, why it’s often demonised, and why we need to redefine it for ourselves. Many of us have been taught to fear or resist dominant energy, especially when past experiences have shown us its aggressive and harmful side. But what if we could reclaim dominance as a tool for leadership, protection, and direction? In this episode, I explore the crucial difference between mature dominance and immature, aggressive dominance. I share why embracing mature dominance can be empowering, especially when we understand its role in setting boundaries, driving progress, and creating healthier relationships. Drawing from observations of horse herds and real-life examples, I explain how dominance, when used skillfully, helps keep everyone safe, directed, and at ease. It’s about directing the group toward goals, protecting everyone’s well-being, and making decisions that benefit the whole. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/242
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241. Why You Shouldn’t Be Low-Maintenance and How to Ask for More
How often do you put your needs last and convince yourself that being easy-going is a virtue? For years, I minimised my own preferences and smoothed over my wants to make life easier for everyone else. Being low-maintenance felt safe, like I was doing the “right” thing, but it came at a cost. This episode is about why tending to what you actually need matters, why saying what you want is essential, and how making yourself heard is not selfish but necessary for real connection and emotional well-being. You will discover how to recognise when you are mistaking lack of conflict for healthy relationships, why expecting people to read your mind is futile, and practical ways to start expressing what matters to you. Most importantly, you will learn why being “high maintenance”, having standards, needs, and desires, is not selfish but essential for genuine connection and emotional nourishment. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/241
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240. The Key to Achieving Your Goals: Focus on the Rocks
Have you ever set a goal, only to find that distractions or other commitments get in the way of achieving it? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a concept that has helped me and my clients achieve goals time and time again. It’s the idea of "rocks," the essential steps that must be taken to reach your goal. So, what exactly are rocks? Unlike goals, which represent the destination, rocks are the non-negotiable actions that support your goal. In this episode, I explain how to train your brain to focus on the rocks and share real examples from my community. You’ll learn why setting goals that are truly for you is essential, and how focusing on your rocks keeps you grounded, allowing you to make steady progress, no matter what life throws your way. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/240
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239. Necessary Work: Building the Muscle to Achieve Your Goals
What if the key to achieving your goals isn't about constantly chasing motivation or excitement, but about doing the work when it feels slow, boring, or difficult? In today's episode, I'm diving into what I call necessary work: those tasks that might not feel glamorous but are crucial to reaching your goals. Whether you're a goal-setting enthusiast or someone who tends to avoid setting them, this episode will show you why embracing this phase is essential for your success. At the start of any goal, there’s usually a surge of excitement, the rush of commitment, and a sense of possibility. But that energy doesn't last forever, and this is where most people stumble. Necessary work is the phase when enthusiasm fades and you're left with the real tasks, those repetitive, unexciting, often tedious actions that lead you to your destination. It’s in this phase where many goals succeed or fail, and it's all about showing up, even when it’s not fun, to build the muscle that gets you where you want to go. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/239
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238. Creating Spaciousness and Letting Go of Emotional Responsibility with Jess Edwards
What if the key to thriving, even during your busiest times, is creating space for yourself? In today’s episode, theatre director Jess Edwards shares how she shifted from feeling constantly drained to directing multiple shows in just a few months, without burnout. Jess’s journey offers a profound lesson on the power of boundaries, self-care, and creating spaciousness in demanding creative work. Jess joins me to talk about how, as a member of the Powerful community, she transformed her relationship with work and emotional responsibility for others. For years, she believed exhaustion was the price of creative excellence. But by setting boundaries and redefining her approach, she achieved the seemingly impossible: balancing a full creative workload while feeling energised. Jess reveals how coaching, the importance of maintaining personal space, and a commitment to her wellbeing led to this dramatic shift. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/238
Do you wish you had more confidence? Less stress? Some guidance for going after your goals? If so, this podcast is for you. Join Master Certified Life Coach and author of Period Power, Maisie Hill, as she shares insights and strategies that you can start applying today.
Each episode will help you identify and free yourself from your limiting beliefs so you can stop hiding and start shining. You’ll get answers to questions like:
How do I build my self-confidence?
Why is my inner critic so loud?
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How can I care less about what others think?
Why do I feel so stuck and how do I get unstuck?
With two decades of professional experience under her belt, Maisie helps you drop the cycle of inner criticism, shame, and self-judgement so you can feel at home in your mind and body.
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