Level 04
Shining
From Achievement to Alignment
You’ve achieved mastery, credibility, and recognition in your field, and it shows. Shining is about stepping fully into your unique voice, using your skills and expertise to make meaningful impact, and exploring how your work can inspire or elevate others. At this stage, you may feel a twinge of complacency or wonder how to infuse more purpose into your accomplishments. This is your invitation to embrace confidence, authenticity, and transformational leadership.
is Élanoura’s self-discovery framework guiding women toward Living Intentionally, Fearlessly, and Transformatively. Each of the five levels represents a stage in the journey of growth, mastery, and meaningful impact, helping you understand where you are, what you most desire, and how to move forward with clarity and confidence.
You may be at the Shining level if:
- You’re recognized for your expertise and leadership.
- While you may have achieved “success” externally, you are now seeking inner alignment, purpose, and meaning in how you show up.
- You want to express yourself fully without holding back to increase your uniqueness and mark in the world.
- You might fear others’ judgement or disappointment if you don’t shine how they expect you to.
Not sure of your level?
Meet Your Spirit Animal
Peacock
The peacock embodies bold self-expression, confidence, and the courage to step fully into your unique brilliance. Just as it unfurls its vibrant feathers without hesitation, the Shining level invites you to embrace visibility, celebrate your strengths, and inspire others through your presence. The peacock reminds you that authenticity is magnetic, and showing your colors attracts opportunities, collaborators, and admiration naturally.
Insights to fuel Your Next moves
Our founder Erika shares tips on how to leverage this exciting time to grow your influence for real impact.
Your Strengths
- You radiate confidence, charisma, and inspiration, naturally drawing people and opportunities.
- You’re viewed as experienced, wise, and discerning in your work and creative expression.
- You’re confident in your abilities and willing to step into the spotlight with purpose.
- You enjoy mentoring, guiding, or encouraging others to step into their own potential.
Your Growth Edges
- You may rely too heavily on external validation or admiration to feel worthy.
- You might experience imposter syndrome, self-doubt, or fear of being “dissected” under scrutiny.
- There is a risk of complacency—staying in the spotlight without fully leveraging it for authentic impact.
- There may be a tendency to maintain your image rather than act from deep purpose, which can dilute effectiveness.
What you might be desiring at this stage
To be seen for your true gifts and
authentic self, not just the performance
or image you’ve carefully crafted
Freedom to explore your ideas and
leadership boldly, embracing new ways
to inspire, influence, and impact
Confidence that you’re on the
path toward making your mark and a
significant difference in the world
the shadow that can keep you stuck
Confirmation
At the Shining level, your natural brilliance draws attention, and that feels rewarding. But the desire for “confirmation” can become a quiet trap. It whispers that staying visible, performing, or maintaining admiration is safer than taking real risks. When you’re in the spotlight, it can feel like you’re being judged, dissected, and expected to perform. You may question: Am I really enough? Do I deserve this recognition? The need for external validation to “confirm” you’re good enough and on the path toward real significance can create a fear of critique, keeping you from stepping fully into your purpose and sharing your unique gifts in bold, authentic ways.
Remember: you have worked to get to this level and you have a unique opportunity (dare we say, a responsiblity) to lead others. Because at the end of the day it’s not about you, it’s about them.
WORDS TO LIFT YOU
Your To-Do List
Dig Deeper
Download the guide “Shining Brightly: 3 Stages toward Leading with Light”
Uncover ways to you can use your gifts to uplift others and encourage collective growth.
Audit Your Visibility with Intention
List the places you’re currently visible (work, social platforms, community roles). Identify which ones feel aligned and which ones feel performative. Release or reduce the ones driven by obligation or old identity.
Make space for the version of you you’re becoming.
Practice Being Known, Not Polished
Share one meaningful story or decision this week that reflects your values or growth. Focus on honesty, not perfection.
Whenever you feel nervous about sharing your full self, repeat, repeat, repeat: “It’s not about me, I’m doing this for others.”
Align with Your Ability to Transform
Ask yourself: What transformation do I want others to walk away with because of me? Write a short statement that defines this transformation, then brainstorm the simplest way you can begin delivering it now.
It might help to ask a few people who admire your work what impact you have had on their work or life, to give you clues as to what feels right to you for your next steps.
YOUr daily MANTRA
“I step fully into my brilliance, sharing my gifts with courage and purpose. I redefine success on my own terms and trust the impact I am meant to make.”
Make today the day your next chapter begins.
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How to LIFT
Transform your expertise into impact.
The LIFT principles are tools and mindset shifts to lift you from one level to the next, toward purpose and meaning.
At Shining, you are stepping boldly into your visibility and influence. You’ve mastered your craft and are confident in your abilities, boundaries, and vision. You inspire others naturally, lead with charisma and authenticity, and are beginning to define success on your own terms. This is a time to transform your expertise and the way you show up, balancing your desire to excel with the call to make your work meaningful and visible, while testing the edges of what you thought was possible.
You’ll know you’re ready to LIFT from Shining to Significance when:
- Mastery no longer excites you. You want your skills and success to create impact beyond yourself.
- You’re ready to commit to being known for the difference you make, not just the work you produce.
- You’re drawn to projects, people, or causes that reignite your passion and allow you to leave a lasting mark.
- You’re ready to put time, energy, and resources where your heart is, creating real-world initiatives to live your purpose, daily.
LIFTing from Shining to Significance allows you to amplify your influence and use your skills to mentor and guide future leaders. You’re creating your legacy, building systems and support that ensure your contributions endure. Ultimately, the aim would be to be able to live your purpose through aligning your actions with a deeper sense of meaning through what you do and say, every day.
HOW TO L-I-F-T TO SIGNIFICANCE
Seeking » Striving
L - Live your joy - take small steps toward what energizes you while building your self-trust muscle.
Striving » Steadfast
I - Intentionally focus on structure and systems that bring stability and consistency to your efforts.
Steadfast » Shining
F - Fearlessly step out of what’s safe, realign your work and life, and redefine success on your own terms.
Shining » Significance
T - Transformatively leverage your experience and skills to make your mark and expand your meaningful impact in the world.
