In Her Words | edition one
- Annaschaumkel.com
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Thank you for joining us at Women Who Lead with Love 2026.
I hope you returned to your everyday with renewed inspiration and resources to support you in your business, vision for yourself and in day to day living.
One of the philosophies at the heart of my work is this:
The woman comes first.
As you nurture the woman (you) behind your work, everything you touch is strengthened.
Learning to hold that awareness without grasping is where peace resides, and ultimately, where success on your terms can be sustained.
Over the coming weeks, you'll receive the wisdom of our speakers, a short reflection from me, and a simple awareness practice to help you integrate what you've discovered into your life.
This is also a powerful time to review your notes in your 'Women Who Lead' Journal.
Sustainable change requires your love and attention. Most importantly, your willingness to go beyond your stops and see what's on the other side. As you do, your capacity to receive expands and your belief grows that you are worthy of the life, love and success that are calling you. There is always another level to unfold, as you allow yourself to have it.
Enjoy,
Anna Schaumkel
Kylie Switalla - True Growth.
THE CONVERSATION - What are your three non-negotiable values?
1. Authenticity
Being true to myself and living in alignment with my values is incredibly important to me.
My philosophy: helping women “come home to their bodies” is about helping them reconnect with who they are beneath the expectations, comparisons and pressures of life. I believe lasting change happens when we’re honest with ourselves and living in alignment with what truly matters.
2. Compassion & Human Connection
I want every client to feel seen, heard and understood. For me, personal training isn't about sets and reps. It’s about relationships. I genuinely care about the person standing in front of me.
3. Growth with Integrity
I don’t strive for perfection. I strive for growth. I believe we all have the ability to learn, reflect and become better versions of ourselves. I want to live in a way that’s true, kind and aligned with my values. When I get things wrong, I want to own it, learn from it and keep growing. For me, success isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about having the humility and courage to keep learning.
Awareness Practice - Choosing your values.
Kylie Switalla shared the importance of identifying three non-negotiables for business and life. I'd like to take that conversation one step deeper.
In *Goddess as a Woman, I call these Soul Values.
A Soul Value is a sacred truth that lives within you. It is unwavering and does not yield to outside expectations or circumstances. Your Soul Values become your inner standards, shaping your actions, relationships, business, language, and how you choose to show up.
Inner standards must be practiced until you become the woman who carries her Soul Values with quiet certainty. They become your line in the sand.
Journal Activity
Take a quiet moment to step away from everything else that is asking for your attention.
Open your journal and reconnect with yourself.
What are the three Soul Values I am no longer willing to negotiate?
Write them down.
Then gently ask yourself...
How are these values showing up in my life today? Take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate what is already being reflected in your daily life. In other words, what's working.
Where am I compromising these values, or hesitant to honour them? Be specific and remain curious. Do not fall into the trap of being critical.
What is one choice I could make this week to honour one of my Soul Values more fully? Write down one to three possibilities, then choose the one that feels both practical and true.
Remember, awareness opens the window for change.
You don't have to take the action immediately. Instead, spend a few moments each day imagining yourself making that choice.
Take a couple of breaths. Notice what happens as you write your non-negotiables.
How do you feel? - Make a note.
What support would help you take the next step?
There is no right or wrong answer.
Simply becoming aware helps to quieten resistance. As you honour your Soul Values, you draw what you are declaring closer into your field of awareness, love and contribution.
Your non-negotiables can feel uncomfortable at first. As you move through the resistance and stay connected to yourself, you discover what every woman is truly seeking:
The freedom to live in harmony with your nature
*Goddess as a Woman is an empowering feminine philosophy that enhances a woman's capacity to flourish in harmony with her nature and lead on her terms.
A minute with Anna
Until next time...
Thank you for sharing this moment with me.
My hope is that something you've read today stays with you as an awareness that quietly supports the extraordinary woman that you are.
If today's conversation resonated with you, I invite you to continue the journey. Whether through Goddess as a Woman, a workshop, retreat, or private mentoring, connection is powerful medicine for all women. We rise stronger together.
With love,
Anna Schaumkel
Founder | Goddess as a Woman
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