Higher Self Leadership, In between

Fulfillment, Fullness & Wholeness We often confuse  fullness  with  fulfillment . We try to fill ourselves with food, work, love, money, alcohol, achievements… yet still feel empty. Fullness can leave us heavy, stuck, or even more empty. Fulfillment is different —it is the  feeling of wholeness made alive in us. The chase for external fulfillment is rooted in forgetting our true nature:  we ar...

Why is there Power in Listening in Leadership? Leadership is not about speaking louder — it’s about listening deeper. Discover why true communication begins with silence. Learn how deep listening creates trust, safety, and innovation in teams. Explore how to become the “ears of heaven” — opening space for clarity, wisdom, and truth to emerge. Practical reflections on using silence as strength, not...

Letting go of what we think we know Today I explored how often we seek  confirmation  rather than  true learning . Validation feels safer – but it keeps us stagnant. Real leadership is about intellectual humility: being willing to not know, to refine, to see new perspectives without feeling threatened. Ask yourself today: - Where am I seeking certainty instead of expansion? - Where could I stretch...

n this contemplative episode, Valarie Sandjivy invites us into the sacred space of  posing —not as a break or downtime, but as a powerful energetic field between two movements, two phases, two notes. Far from passive, the pause holds deep intelligence. Valarie shares personal reflections on how silence, stillness, and void have shaped her leadership path—from corporate pivots to entrepreneurial aw...

In this episode of In Between, the Higher Self Leadership Podcast , Valarie redefines one of the most feared words in leadership: failure . What if failure doesn’t exist and what we’re actually experiencing are iterations ? Valarie shares how this subtle shift in language carries a powerful energetic shift. Instead of shame, guilt, and stuckness, iteration invites learning, movement, and evolution...

In this episode of In Between, the Higher Self Leadership Podcast , we dismantle the word acceptance — a concept often mistaken for passivity, but in truth, a powerful portal into clarity, presence, and energetic alignment. Valarie invites you to explore how real acceptance is not about giving up, but about reclaiming your power, collapsing time, and crossing the bridge between what is and what wa...

In this deeply reflective episode of In-Between: A Higher Self-Leadership Podcast, host Valarie invites us to explore the creative and intentional power of words. What if words are more than sound—what if they are life made form? Through personal stories and profound insights, Valarie delves into the relationship between language, silence, and presence. She reflects on her own childhood discomfort...

In this deeply reflective episode, Valarie explores presence as our true source of inner power—not a luxury, but a birthright we often forget. With clarity and warmth, she unpacks why we so often disconnect from the present moment, caught in loops of distraction, worry, and the need for control. Presence, she reminds us, isn’t something we need to achieve—it’s something we are. Through her persona...

In this powerful episode, host Valarie dives into the transformative potential of chaos in leadership . Far from being a destructive force to fear, she reframes chaos as a necessary and creative disruption—a sign that something outdated is ready to be reshaped. Through personal reflections and leadership insights, Valarie explains how chaos breaks down rigid structures, not to ruin us, but to make...

In this episode of  In-Between, A Higher Self-Leadership Podcast , host Valarie Sandjivy redefines  acceptance  as a powerful activation tool rather than passive resignation. Speaking directly to leaders, she challenges the common misconception that acceptance means giving up or settling. Instead, she offers a transformative view: true acceptance is about holding presence, creating energetic neutr...

In this episode of In-Between: A Higher Self-Leadership Podcast, host Valarie Sandjivy dives deep into the overused yet misunderstood concept of authenticity. Beyond trendy buzzwords and social media performances, she explores what it truly means to be authentic—from a leadership and soul-aligned perspective. Valarie challenges the idea that authenticity equals raw oversharing or polished vulnerab...

In this powerful kickoff to her new leadership series, Valarie challenges the common belief that leadership must be a lonely path. Instead of reinforcing the idea that "it's lonely at the top," she invites us to reshape this narrative — because what if it’s not lonely, just less crowded? Speaking directly to high-achieving CEOs, entrepreneurs, and visionaries, Valarie explores how the “self-made”...

In this episode of In-Between: A Higher Self Leadership Podcast, Valarie redefines success—not as a destination or achievement but as a continuous evolution. She challenges leaders, CEOs, and visionaries to break free from borrowed definitions of success shaped by society, social media, and external expectations. Using the metaphor of an orchestra, she illustrates that true success comes from play...

In this episode, Valarie takes us on an inspiring journey through her dynamic career, marked by constant evolution, reinvention, and bold pivots. From being an expat and corporate leader to launching and reshaping her own business multiple times, she shares how embracing change has been the key to her growth. She challenges the idea of failure, reframing it as an opportunity to gain wisdom and mov...

In this thought-provoking episode, Valarie explores a powerful yet often misunderstood trait in leadership: vulnerability. Far from being a weakness, she reveals how embracing vulnerability fosters deep connections, builds trust, and enhances resilience. Valarie introduces three key dimensions of vulnerability—physical, emotional, and mental—highlighting the importance of self-care, emotional inte...

Valarie’s latest podcast dives into the power of  acceptance in leadership —a strength often overlooked. She shares her personal journey, revealing how, early in her career, she felt the pressure to  always have the answers . Over time, she realized that true leadership doesn’t come from control or immediate solutions but from embracing  uncertainty  and allowing space for new insights to emerge....

In this thought-provoking episode, Valarie challenges the conventional pursuit of perfection and reveals how it can limit personal and professional growth. She explores three key layers of perfection: 1. Perfection is Limiting  – Striving for perfection in every aspect of life is impossible; it forces us to prioritize, often at the expense of flexibility and creativity. 2. Perfection is Rooted in...

In this insightful episode, Valarie explores a powerful leadership analogy: the river and its banks. Without structure (the banks), leadership energy flows chaotically, but if the structure is too rigid, growth is stifled. Finding the right balance between structure and flow is the key to effective leadership. She introduces four essential pillars that create a strong leadership framework: 1. Lead...

Valarie’s podcast explores the profound dynamics of giving and receiving, challenging the common belief that they are directly linked. She shares her personal journey of realizing that while she excelled at giving, receiving was a struggle, leading her to investigate deeper emotional and structural barriers. She introduces the idea that receiving requires a strong yet flexible structure—like a gla...

What if compliance wasn’t just about following rules? In this thought-provoking episode, Valarie invites us to explore a deeper perspective on compliance in leadership. Beyond mere obedience, we realize that we conform to much more than formal rules—our family, our friends, our beliefs, our emotions, and even our fear of change. But what happens if we choose to comply with our soul, with our highe...

What if true safety didn’t come from external protections but from within? In this powerful episode, Valarie explores the connection between leadership, safety, and the deep-rooted sense of separation we often feel. She shares her personal journey of overcoming fear, realizing that safety isn’t about shielding oneself but about reconnecting with the higher self. The mind constantly tells us we are...

In this episode, Valarie highlights how leadership, like yoga, demands a clear focus on vision, the ability to navigate emotional challenges, and the power of breath to stay grounded and present. In essence, leadership embodies yoga principles : like staying steady in turbulence, leading with grace, and making decisions from a place of deep inner alignment rather than reactivity. --- Stay connecte...