Leadership Inside Out

Issue 110

My Song of the Year

December 13, 2025

Joyful & embodied leadership is a practice of remembering your power, feeling energized, and nurturing what fuels you.

​Music powerfully helps us do that.

​tltr: I playfully break down my 2025 jam. Scroll to the bottom to get the links to my new playlist, the Rejuvenation Call invite, and tickets to the upcoming Spa Event.

I often explain emotions and mood like soundwaves. Think about it, they are the invisible force that can inspire and motivate, trigger annoyance, or send you into melancholy.

In my personal development journey I use the power of soundwaves to support the mental and emotional state I desire. So I’m excited to share that…

This was the year of GOLDEN.

I’ll admit that my 8 year old contributed to my spotify count, but I always sang along and claimed the lyrics as my own. You might need permission to make this your song and claim the power yourself – hopefully I will convince you by the end…

It’s more than a catchy K-Pop tune, I can’t help but think about the leadership journey and the internal empowerment we can find in the words.

Let me break it down: (lyrics in the teal italics font)

I’m done hidin’, now I’m shinin’ like I’m born to be
We dreamin’ hard, we came so far, now I believe

I’m no stranger to dreamin’, (there are so many changes I’d love to see) but the shinin’ and BELIEVING has required nervous system, embodied and mental work to let go of my limiting beliefs and fears. Moving from hidin’ to belief is a process and it’s possible for you too.

We’re goin’ up, up, up, it’s our moment
You know together we’re glowin’

This year I’ve been glowin’ in pride with my clients. I witnessed clients publish books, created healthy boundaries, step into new leadership roles, find the respect they had been seeking, leave organizations that were no longer a good fit, heal their nervous system reactions and transform their reputation and impact with their team.

Personally, I’ve also made incredible leaps and bounds in my business. Reaching miles-stones I only dreamed of last year.

It can be YOUR moment too!!

Waited so long to break these walls down
To wake up and feel like me
Put these patterns all in the past now
And finally live like the girl they all see

(spoiler) In the movie the “patterns” are hidden evidence of being part demon, which she hates and hunts (The movie the song comes from is called, KPop Demon Hunters). Her struggle to hide parts of herself that she feared creates isolation, more fear, and suffocates her brilliant talent.

This message in 100% true for all of us. The parts of us that we hate, hide, & fear is draining our energy. Reaching “perfection” will not bring the inner peace or confidence we desire. Working WITH those scary parts, reframing, and compassionately seeing them as nervous system patterns gives you the incredible power to transform them.

No more hiding, I’ll be shinin’ like I’m born to be
‘Cause we are hunters, voices strong, and I know I believe

Doing the internal work of bringing awareness to your patterns allows you to stop hiding. No more hiding from your imperfections. No more hiding from needing to ask for help. No more hiding from your patterns. Your awareness is a powerful weapon.

This inner work in coaching makes you stronger than you can imagine. Feeling the transformation creates the deeper belief in what is possible.

We’re goin’ up, up, up, it’s our moment
You know together we’re glowin’
Gonna be, gonna be golden

2025 has been hard in many ways. Feeling beaten down and helpless in the face of so much uncertainty is natural. But when I turn on this jam I remember the INCREDIBLE power within. I feel hopeful. And it’s nurtures my confidence.

So let it remind you, it’s YOUR moment.

You have permission to create golden results – in your work, family, internal level of peace and confidence.

Don’t miss the final Rejuvenation Community Call of the Year!!

The 25 min pause to reconnect with your mental clarity, emotional regulation, and personal power is what everyone needs right now.

Give yourself the best gift to kick off 2026 with self care, community, and calm.

So, what’s on your pump up playlist? I’d love to add it to my newly created: “I’m Strong & Alive” playlist.
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Hit reply and share the tune that shifts your mood and leaves you feeling strong.

​When sound waves hit your ears and your body feels the energy, your mind can briefly unhook from the negative self talk and you gain access to the wisdom within that reminds you of your power.​

Don’t let that feeling go.

​You are worthy of feeling better and in doing so, leading better.

Be well, Sonya

Holistic Leadership Development Coach

P.S. Do you desire to elevate the way you feel and show up in your life—as both a human and a leader? Holistic 1:1 coaching provides the tools and environment to create the internal transformation you desire. Book a free Discovery Call to see what is possible.

P.P.S. Check out my new IG reel with my song of the year. It was one of the 38 times played.