What's in Your Lifeboat? Moving from Scarcity to Abundance and Surviving Dark Times

Women are living through a moment defined by uncertainty—global instability, shrinking protections, burnout, and an economy that keeps shifting under our feet. Scarcity thinking naturally rises in these moments: fear of losing relevance, opportunity, or security. In that headspace, women often turn on themselves or each other. This fireside chat reframes that instinct. Using the lifeboat metaphor drawn from my book From Sabotage to Support and my Cultural Agility work, we explore how women can resource themselves differently—how to choose what gets thrown out, what stays, and who they want in the boat as they navigate dark waters. The conversation will show that abundance is not a mindset alone; it’s a practice that transforms how we lead, collaborate, and support one another. Key ideas we'll cover: - Why scarcity thinking shows up even among the most accomplished women. - How systemic and cultural narratives fuel competition and self-doubt. - The "lifeboat" exercise: what women must release, what they must protect, and how to row in rhythm instead of chaos. - How abundance shows up in global contexts when women choose solidarity over survivalism. - Practical shifts: language, habits, and interactions that move women toward collective power. - How to sustain abundance when everything around you feels like contraction.