Paulina is a World Class Leadership Coach for CEOs who excels at igniting iconic presence and personal power in top-tier leaders. She is also an International Speaker and Bestselling Author. For over 15 years, she held senior roles in Global Corporations serving Fortune 100 companies.
In a world where differences often divide us, it's easy to forget the simple truth: we are all the same. Beneath our achievements, fears, and egos lies a shared humanity, a core essence that connects us all.
We are all the same
Somehow, along the way, we were led to believe otherwise. We were conditioned to see separation, to perceive differences as defining, and to categorize ourselves as either inferior or superior to others.
While it’s true that in some areas of life, we might excel more or less than others, the fundamental belief in superiority or inferiority is rooted in ego. Whenever thoughts like “I’m better than them,” “I’ll never measure up,” or “They can have it, but I can’t” arise, that’s ego speaking.
If we choose the illusion of superiority, ego feeds us ideas that we’re smarter, faster, richer, more attractive, or more capable. But deep down, this stems from fear, a desperate attempt to fill a void within.
On the other hand, if we shrink ourselves with thoughts of inadequacy, feeling less successful, less worthy, or less talented, we retreat into a space of safety and victimhood, also driven by fear.
Neither belief serves us. Neither belief is true.
This mindset, the comparison of better and lesser, is a construct of the mind, an illusion we cling to out of habit and conditioning.
What’s the truth about humanity?
The truth is, we are all the same.
We come from the same place, the same source, the same essence. Call it stardust, call it energy, and call it whatever resonates with you.
At our core, we share the same fundamental desires:
To be loved.
To belong.
To be appreciated.
To feel significant.
To connect.
To achieve.
To give value.
To be fulfilled.
We also share the same limiting thoughts that run through our minds:
I’m not enough.
I won’t be loved.
Who am I to want this?
What if I fail or, worse, succeed and lose it all?
There’s something wrong with me.
I don’t want to leave others behind.
People will judge me.
Maybe it’s safer to stay where I am.
These thoughts aren’t unique. Every one of us, at some point, has faced them. But these thoughts are not who we are.
At our core, we are pure love.
When we do the inner work, when we wake up to the truth, we strip away these limiting beliefs and uncover the essence of who we are.
A time for reflection
This time of year often brings a natural pause. Once the errands are done and the task lists are tucked away, we finally sit still. In those quiet moments, we face ourselves.
For some, this can be uncomfortable. You might not like what you see. But don’t run from it.
Facing the truth is the first step toward change.
The sooner you confront what is, the sooner you can pivot toward what could be. The direction inward toward your true self is where the answers lie.
An invitation
This is your invitation to start looking within. Your answers are closer than you think.
And if you need guidance on this journey, our amazing online programs are here to support you. Designed to help you take that first step, they provide the tools to begin transforming your inner world and, by extension, your outer one.
It’s time to wake up, reconnect, and move toward the life you’re meant to live. The next step is waiting for you.
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Paulina Stankiewicz, Leadership Coach for CEOs
Paulina is a World Class Leadership Coach for CEOs who excels at igniting iconic presence and personal power in top-tier leaders. She is also an International Speaker and Bestselling Author. For over 15 years, she held senior roles in Global Corporations serving Fortune 100 companies. This experience coupled with her MBA for Executives allows her to bring the business conversations with her clients to the next level. She is focused on improving the culture of organisations — starting with the top. She holds multiple International certifications and has been trained by the best teachers and coaches in the world. Her mission is to change the world, one leader at a time.
