Be A Fucking Person
“Like Ben always says, just be a fucking person”. That’s the advice Eduardo gave me on Friday for my big keynote event coming up this Tuesday.
Almost a year ago I participated in a Fearless Force, a public speaking program for visionary women leaders. That event sparked the desire to continue to tell my story and share my belief that we have only ONE life and to live that in a meaning- and successful way, we have to integrate who we are with what we do. Always. In our personal life, as well as at work. Actually, especially at work because we spend so much of our waking time at it.
I want to make a difference in this world and have a lasting positive impact. Call me an idealist but I want to somehow contribute that this world becomes a better place. I’ve spent 15 years in giant international corporations in the healthcare industry but the work environment I encountered was anything but healthy. That’s why I’m particularly interested in driving action to build work environments that allow their employees to thrive.
I digress, this post is not about the content of my keynote – if you are interested in the content you should sign up here and attend the event in person.
When it gets personal, it gets scary
Just be a fucking person. That means don’t focus on doing it perfectly. Focus on being present with the audience, speak from the heart and enjoy it. I totally get it… I suppose we all get that. But when it gets personal, it gets scary and we don’t want to screw it up.
But actually, screwing it up is what makes us a real person because we ALL do it.
This morning I was teaching an intenSati class for the BossedUp 
Bootcamp participants. And it was amazing as always. Actually – you should check out BossedUp and its founder Emilie Aries who is just launching her first book.
The class was great, we had a lot of fun and we all left inspired and empowered. I loved teaching it. Every single moment. Why? Because I was present with the participants, I taught from the heart and I had fun with it too.
Screwing it up is what makes us a real person
Now here is the thing. I screw up in EVERY SINGLE intenSati class I teach. I either forget the words, or the moves or both. But over the years I’ve learnt to accept that this is just part of the process and now I’m no longer thrown off by it anymore. In fact, it’s become part of the class and I dare to say that I’m probably the better teacher because of it as I’m more relatable, because I’m being a fucking person!
I am glad I had this experience this morning and will take it into the event with me. I hope you remember this too, the next time you’re scared to screw something up. Because that might just be the thing that makes the experience better for everyone.
I’d love to hear your relatable screw up moments!
