THE SISTERHOOD
A community of women coming together to cultivate their being, presence and communication for a bigger impact anywhere they go
We're now closed for the rest of 2021
...but we'll be back in 2022, bigger & better than ever dare I say! If you want to be notified about the upcoming opportunity to join this community, simply pop your name on the reminder list.
x Anna
Does this sound familiar to you?
- You might have some hard conversations to undertake or challenging clients/colleagues to deal with, and even thinking of addressing these situations might make you you feel uneasy.
- When a tough situation presents itself, your response might be fight/flight/freeze rather than being the 'best version of yourself'. It's frustrating how hard it is to change one's behaviour!
- You might also have a few scenarios (eg public speaking, asking for a raise, saying no) where you know you should do better and have unused potential.
- Finally, you know there is more in you, wanting to come out...but where to start and how?
I've seen women making these 3 mistakes way too often...
- Taking too many of one's characteristics and personality as given and unchangeable. Yet, the truth is very different. The science of neuroplasticity suggests our wiring is malleable ie we can train ourselves to a new, desired behaviour. So - you absolutely can be a great communicator with a style that comes naturally to you - but it's you who must open the door to this possibility first.
- Not intentionally & regularly doing 'uncomfortable stuff'. New actions don't magically pop into our reality but we must first know what new action we wish to build and then practise it, over and over again. New things feel always uncomfortable at first - and it's a blessing to have a safe space to practise in, in preparation for th 'real life'.
- Not taking one's entire being into change. We can't think our way anywhere. A large body of research shows that if our brains & body are competing...the body always wins. So it's not enough just to think but we must take action as well - I like to think this is like taking our entire beings on the journey :) When your body moves, you move.
What if this could be you?
Energetically attractive
She has cool vibes about her - no matter the circumstances - and people appreciate her, her ideas and opinions. There's ease, clarity and confidence in her comms.
Flexible communicator
She's able to switch between styles naturally: from planned presentations to surprise situations when things go south. The energy is always on point.
Emotionally cool
She can return to her center effortlessly and make sense even from the most complex situations. When people heat up, she cools down.
Clear boundaries
She can establish and hold boundaries, like saying no. She takes pride in doing a great quality job, and knows she's not here to please everyone.
Good listener
She seems to 'read between the lines'. She has the ability to _really_ listen and facilitate a fruitful conversation about real stuff, not just superficial niceties.
High integrity & empathy
She's definitely a person of high-integrity and her tone is inclusive. She seems to be walking the walk - and living her life according to her values.
I have great news...
SHE IS YOU.
INTRODUCING...
The Sisterhood 2021 edition
Your online membership to work on your comms skills & connect with a fab community of fellow women
Our focus for the year 2021:
Become a powerhouse of a communicator, presenter, influencer and listener at work
Sisterhood is the online community for female leaders: a combination of Zoom video calls, on-demand video and journaling exercises, Facebook hub and self-reflection - all geared towards making you a more impactful communicator at work.
Everything you need to get your communications skills to the level of mastery is waiting for you here, inside the Sisterhood!
Curious? Keep scrolling for more...
What's the agenda for 2021?
The focus this year is mastering communications at work. Joining in June 2021 we kick off from Module 3 - however you have access to Modules 1 & 2 in your online library!
Learning objectives:
- Learn how to participate in any conversation with your entire being
- Learn how to really listen and be present before you do anything
- Practise how to speak up in a short & sharp manner and with credibility
- Practise how to become a problem-solver who can keep things moving forward
...and a lot more!
Learning objectives:
- Learn how to prime yourself & your energy for maximum impact
- Learn how to 'read the room' and engage with any audience (even the tough crowd)
- Learn how to structure your message so that the audience buys in
- Practise 'surprise' situations (aka when things don't go according to plan)
...and a lot more!
Learning objectives:
- How to establish and hold boundaries
- How to ask for things from favours to a raise
- How to say no - less people pleasing
- Practise how to "read" other people and seek to understand what they're _really_ saying
- Practise how to handle conflict situations - situations where things seem to slip out of control
- Practise how to regulate your own emotional climate (inside and outside) a variety of situations so you can still 'get the job done' and not feel like you stepped all over yourself
...and a lot more!
Learning objectives:
- Learn how to influence people & situations and move them towards forward (ideally towards a desired outcome)
- Learn how to always begin with the end in mind and so structure your message/comms better
- Practise positive language and re-framing even the hardest of situations (rather than focusing on the problems)
- Practise how to get into a flow state to eg create, think better, and trouble-shoot in everyday work life - this is not the stress-mode :)
...and a lot more!
What's included in your membership?
LIVE Sister Circle
This is my favourite part! We get together each month for a 90-minute Zoom call: to meditate, reflect on the monthly topic, ask questions, and share our experiences. Get your prob solved or just come and enjoy the vibes - guaranteed you'll leave refreshed, every time.
Library & Facebook
Each month you'll receive new content into your online library you can access 24/7. I'll share a few thought-provoking ideas + prompts around our monthly topic to get you working on what's most important to you. The convo also happens in our private FB group.
Self reflection
As we work on ourselves individually in through others in the Circle, it's often easier to reflect where one is at currently. We can learn a lot from others' experiences and sharing ours becomes a powerful action. Increased self awareness leads to more choice.
Fun bonuses
As a valued member, you'll receive special treatment - the silky glove kind! We're always organising fun things over here, eg meditations and other trainings! Be & impact at the forefront of a growing community of women full of heart and soul.
What benefits can you expect from the Sisterhood?
I created the Sisterhood as I could see the tremendous potential women around me possessed. More than that, I myself have craved for a community for a long time...and this was my change to create one. I'm glad I did!
Over the past year and so, this Tribe has evolved to be one of the most fun & transformative 90 minutes I'll spend the whole month: a space for an uplifting truth - meaning that we get real and go deep, even when we feel vulnerable - and on the other side we'll come out as liberated, even joyous.
These women come from all walks of life; have different jobs, ranks and titles - what brings us together is our joint belief: if we wish something to change in our lives, we cannot just wait for that to happen...but we are the initiating force. Committed to self-observation, raising one's awareness and cultivating emotional intelligence, that's our common narrative, woven in everything.
Finally, the content of communications is something that generated a huge positive shift in my own life and career. In the end, we are social creatures so getting your comms aligned with who you are can create a wonderful ripple effect in your life - it did in mine! Getting into the depths of where you communicate from and then honing how it takes place are really the two fundamental building blocks of our work here. Oh and let's not forget - things tend to get pretty fun over here ✌️😉
If you like what you see on this page and feel called to step into this tribe, please know you're in the right place and I'd love to have you,
x Anna
See what some of the current members are saying
I asked them (in Dec 2020): "What's your highlight for Sisterhood - eg best takeaway, biggest a-ha moment, most impactful lesson learned...?"
"Understanding that I am enough! One day I had the aha moment that many of my actions and actions not taken have been caused by the belief that I am not good enough! Since then I have taken stirct actions to re wire my brain. This year I have started to choose for myself, act and think like a leader, Just thinking bigger about myself. I take intuitive actions and not doubt myself. I have developed my routines and, gosh, this has been such a good year! Main thanks goes to this sisterhood which have made me realise that better thinking enables better life! I am so grateful."
"Where your focus goes your energy flows. Might as well tattoo that on my body. 😁"
"Biggest takeaway is that I’m a work in progress. I don’t need to know where I’m heading as long as I show up and am willing to work with my energy and improve my thinking. I am exactly where I’m supposed to be. Less is more and done is better than perfect. ❤️"
"How we are capable of anything if we just dare to do it. Basically referring to our limiting beliefs of ourselves."
"I think it is all the learnings that mostly build up on the previous ones. I think to feel good about this, it needs the same thing as being coached by someone on 1to1 - the active work you need to do and be able to reflect back on your own thinking and behavior patterns. Without your own work in between the meetings, videos etc, you might not see all the benefits in this."
"I can change the way I feel, I don't need to dwell in the emotions forever. And also that I can change the way I feel about for example giving presentations."
"The power of breathing, that it is possible to grow new pathways to my brain - so it is important to be kind to myself as well as others, that I can change my mood intentionally for example from fear to excitement, that we are Human BEINGS to mention a few. Also state-story-strategy and where we focus our energy flows."
"The circles are the highlight of each month! I really enjoy when we make sure that we are fully present by doing some meditation in the beginning of each circle. As being present is so crucial whatever you wish to do in life. Also giving your time to someone else the most valuable thing there is (and vise versa) so make sure that you are present & your energy is on point."
"Can't think of something specific now, but what I absolutely LOVE is the energy during the Circle, and the good ideas/suggestions that come out during that moment together."
What is the investment for your membership?
The Sisterhood is based on a low monthly investment. Please note I ask you to commit for a minimum of 6 months as this work takes time to land.
What you'll get as part of your monthly membership:
>> Our live Zoom call & coaching with the entire Sisterhood (value £111)
>> Video & journaling on communication topic (as described above) (value £67)
>> Access to our private Facebook Group (priceless!)
>> Other bonuses, eg meditations
The total value is over £200 monthly, however your investment today is...
Oh and... Let's not forget your exclusive bonus!
When you join... The entire 2020 & Jan-June 2021 Sisterhood library is yours!
Indeed, the whole Sisterhood journey from 2020 is immediately available to you when you sign up - a lot of insightful material in your online library, absolutely free of charge!
Perhaps you need to optimise your LinkedIn bio, learn how to manage your team, or practise how to overcome fears - it's all there for you, videos and workbooks - and it's goooooood!
(Valued at £2,136)
Is this right for you?
The Sisterhood is just for you IF...
- You're committed to your life's path, developing yourself - as a professional & a human being - with a humble and enthusiastic attitude
- You take radical responsibility of yourself - no time to blame others or to be the victim
- You're proactive in nature, initiating your own experience in the Sisterhood - I'll be holding the space but not checking your homework. You're responsible for your learning.
- You're open to values, opinions and expression that might be radically different from yours: we're a gorgeously diverse tribe and appreciate each other for that
Why now?
I know not everyone has the opportunity to spend thousands of pounds on their personal development. The Sisterhood is my initiative to create an accessible opportunity: it's an affordable option for women to work on themselves through world-class training & community like no other.
In the Sisterhood you can work on your own personal development with as little as £1.50 per day. That's less than a cup of fancy coffee...and the best part (if you ask me) is that you'll make friends here, too!
No one should walk this path alone, join this growing tribe of women and step further into who you really are.
Still got some questions?
Not to worry - I've got answers!
The calls take place during weekdays afternoon/evening time (Central European Time). I will keep you updated on the next few months' schedule so you can book the time from your diary early.
If you cannot make it, that's cool - the calls are always recorded and uploaded into your online library within 48 hours after the call. You can watch the recordings anytime.
I've crafted the Sisterhood for the busy professional woman - all the content is short, sharp and straight to the point, giving you a great return on your investment.
The monthly videos are typically between 15-25 minutes plus we get together for our 90-minute call.
That's the time you'll spend - what I'd add is that Sisterhood is built for you to take things into action and so you'll be saving your nerves, time and effort in your professional life :)
Yes it's all in English - and you know what, I'm not a native speaker either!
The one cool thing about Wander Woman is that we're a very international bunch - at the moment the Sisters represent probably about 10 different nationalities
And if nothing else...this is a safe space for you to practise your English language skills! I remember when I started and I was so worried about my language I made a GAZILLION mistakes. I know how you feel and I also know IT WILL GET BETTER. Believe me, you're good to go!
That's ok, nothing to worry. I will be emailing you with all the key details anyways plus your online library dashboard will highlight key information, too.
That said, you will miss some of the conversation however, the most vital pieces of the Sisterhood (in my opinion) are the call and the videos.
The minimum time to join the Sisterhood is 6 months. Why I've put this limit in place is because it's my experience this type of light-touch work requires some time before you start to see benefits - and I want you to see them! That said, there is no upper limit so you're welcome to stay as long as the Sisterhood keeps going!
Just that you know, you'll get the biggest benefit if you stay for the whole year - that's how I've built the curriculum. Also, I'm sure you're aware that personal development and building new habits take time: the longer you stay the more repetition and practice you'll get.
Please know there are no 'penalties' should you cancel your membership prior to the 6 month mark but I sincerely hope you honour the work I put in for you and commit to your membership accordingly - that is, for 6 months minimum.
The investment is £44 a month and after you've done the payment through the payment link on this site, you will automatically be charged on the following month, on the very same day you made the first payment. So, you only need to pay once and the rest is taken care of!
Finally, if you wish to change your payment card details / change to another card at any point later, you can do that easily through your member portal.
First of all, I hope you make an informed investment decision. I've tried to provide sufficient information on this page so you're well aware what's coming your way!
That said, if you decide you don't like your membership during the first 30 days and can show me you've tried (watched the videos, joined the conversation either in our call or in FB), I'm happy to refund your first month's payment. Please know after that there are no refunds from previous months. Please also know once you cancel, you will lose access to your online library immediately.
Hear hear!
I currently only offer a 1:1 opportunity to work with me on a private capacity - if you'd be interested in exploring that, please contact me directly at anna @ annakuusela.com
That said, 2021 is bringing some new, exciting content into the Wander Woman Tribe! To stay up to date on the latest, subscribe to my NEWSLETTER and you won't miss out!
Read for some of the post-live-session feels in our community
Shh....this is the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you won't find anywhere else...
Before you go - are you really going to miss out all of THIS...
FUN FUN FUN! Have you been to those personal development courses full of theory and boring AF? Yeah well, this is not anything like that! In here, we make things fun, our Zooms are something you look forward to - and not another boring ticking the box exercise you don't want to do.
COMMUNITY VIBEZZZ. Another aspect of fun - consider likeminded women from whom you can learn from, be inspired by - some of them might even become your friends (I've seen that happen!). When you enter this tribe...this is where you belong.
AS PRACTICAL AS IT CAN GET. I've seen too much (smart) stuff that doesn't apply in real life. In the Sisterhood, we keep the teachings straight to the point and so practical that you can implement it all right away - and see for yourself how much you can impact your own work life. Be sure I'll use my decade-long experience in London City and the toughest of situations for your benefit (you don't need to make the same mistakes I made).
MINDSET CHALLENGING. While practical, it's not only about learning new tricks. You're also here to challenge how you look at things - perhaps you'll develop your perspective, change it or abandon it - in any case, you won't be just putting off fires but you learn how to deal with fire in the first place.
TIME EFFICIENT. You're busy. That I know for sure. You're also ambitious and want to make sure you're working on yourself. The Sisterhood is like the amount of goodness in the Universe squeezed into a bitesize piece (cooked by moi), so that you can invest minimal time...and experience maximum impact.
Congrats, you made it to the end of the page which, OBVIOUSLY, is a sign :)
This is the final chance for 2021 to join this wonderful tribe of women and to get your communications game up a notch.
Can you miss this one?
