Definition and Significance of Empowerment

We’ve all been there.  We are in a situation, and all of a sudden, any shred of confidence that we might have had vanishes.  Maybe this is a job interview, or maybe it’s a “normal” daily event.  No matter what, the confidence we might have had is gone, and we are left feeling useless and small.  

Understanding ourselves, what makes us feel empowered, and what detracts from our empowerment are key aspects of unleashing our inner strength. 

Much research has proven that if we believe in ourselves, we will be much more successful at whatever we are trying to accomplish.  This is why feeling empowered and believing in ourselves is so essential to our lives and accomplishing our goals.   


Let’s dive into the idea of empowerment and its importance to our personal development. 

  • Please read the Berkley Well-Being Institute article:

    Empowerment-Definition, Theory and Examples

    Please feel free to watch the videos on this page, too, as they provide excellent examples and thoughts about empowerment. 

Empowerment and Resilience: Unleash Your Inner Strength

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  • Meet Your Coach
  • Introduction to the Course
  • Hold Harmless Agreement
  • Non-Reproduction and Distribution Agreement

Module 1: Understanding Empowerment

  • Definition and Significance of Empowerment
  • Internal and External Empowerment
  • Identifying the Components
  • Psychology and Emotions
  • The Transformative Power of Empowerment: Application

Module 2: Cultivating Empowerment

  • Building Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem: Part 1
  • Building Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem: Part 2
  • SMART Goals
  • SMART Goals: Application
  • Assertiveness and Effective Communication: Part 1
  • Assertiveness and Effective Communication: Part 2
  • Assertiveness and Effective Communication: Application
  • Overcoming Self-Doubt
  • Living an Empowered Life: Application

Module 3: Empowerment's Impact on Resilience

  • Connecting Empowerment and Resilience
  • Being an Empowered Individual
  • Strategies for "Bouncing Back"
  • Real Life Stories
  • Thank You!