About BrillianceMode
Naming your business can be one of the hardest decisions you have to make when launching out on your own, especially when there are a variety of services your business will offer. Why did I name mine BrillianceMode? In this blog, I’ll explain the reasons why BrillianceMode came to me and why it is the best name that fits with what I do as an entrepreneur and coach working with other businesses, teams and individuals.
The Backstory
I am in the 4th quarter of my career, and I found myself in a position to redesign how my future would look. I had worked in several settings utilizing my different skill sets and talents, but I was never able to bring all that I had to the table. Either I was utilizing my skills as a leader in one place, or my on-air media and presentation skills in another. And there was rarely ever enough time for me to do the creative things that I love like writing or designing products and events.
I also found myself in spaces where I was only allowed to bring certain parts of me into the role. And it appeared that the whole of me was a bit intimidating for some, so there were limits placed on what I could and could not do.
I wanted to spend my latter years living out who I was designed to be and utilizing all the gifts I had been given. In other words, I wanted to fully shine in my brilliance and not allow it to be dimmed by the limitations of a title, or a culture, or even a particular industry.
What I've learned about myself is that there is a lot more to me than I have allowed myself to enjoy...not because I didn’t want to, but because I never had the time. I’ve asked myself, what if there is something I am leaving on the shelf that may be life-changing for someone else? Sadly, there is. There are unfinished books, partially designed products, curated ideas... For me, at this stage of life, this is no longer acceptable. As a friend of mine would say, I don’t want to die with my dream in my pocket.
I've taken the past several months to spend time doing some soul searching to get back in touch with who I am and the gifts I’ve been given. As a result, I’ve strategized ways that I can have a career that gives me the time and opportunity to do what I love and what’s most important to me; without leaving anything on the shelf.
Although I am grateful for the many people who have reached out to me, after I resigned from my position as the Executive Director (CEO) of a non-profit in February of 2022, I found that none of the job opportunities I had been presented with could offer what I needed in this season of my life. As wonderful and as lucrative as they were, they were not expansive enough to accommodate me as a complete package.
So, I realized that in order to have a fulfilling 4th quarter of my career, I would have to design my own path.
So, gone is the Kim that dims her brilliance to keep from being “too much”. And awakened is the Kim that is ready to operate out of the wholeness of who she is and all that she has to offer. I call this BrillianceMode. Because my passion is to encourage and inspire others, not only do I want to live in BrillianceMode myself, I want to help others to do the same.
I named my business BrillianceMode, LLC to represent me intentionally walking in my own brilliance and helping others to shift into their BrillianceMode, as well.
BrillianceMode Aligns with My Values and Beliefs
The mission of BrillianceMode, LLC aligns itself with my values and beliefs. I believe that we were all created on purpose and for a purpose, and we were each given specific gifts and attributes that make us the one-of-a-kind individuals that we are.
We have unique identities and from my perspective, brilliance is synonymous with your authentic identity. It is my belief that it is when we are walking in our authentic identities, letting nothing we've been given go to waste, that we are truly in BrillianceMode.
I know this is not everyone's belief but for me, my unique identity is grounded in the belief that God loves me, created me and designed me to positively impact this world. He has assigned an intrinsic value to me that is not based on my performance, earning the approval of others, or the extent of my status or possessions.
Because of the security I have in my relationship with God, I don’t have to earn the love and approval of others in order for me to feel good about myself. This releases me to be unapologetically and unashamedly Me. The freedom in that is amazing! But I didn’t get here overnight. I had a lot of work to do, and I still have to be intentional with my thoughts, or I can slip back into the same old Self diminishing, brilliance dimming beliefs.
What I Do at BrillianceMode, LLC.
Now, you know why I chose to launch BrillianceMode, LLC. Here are the types of things I am doing:
Speaking (Corporate, University, Non Profits, Faith-based, etc.)
Leading Brilliance Communities (Group coaching for women)
Hosting Events
Producing Podcasts
Writing (Books, Blogs, Devotionals)
Community Advocacy
Creating Personal and Professional Development Tools
Each of these areas will allow me to tap into the different gifts I enjoy using, while impacting the lives of people in the world around me.
Ways I am Helping Others
As I mentioned earlier, encouraging others to embrace their own brilliance is central to what I do. Using life lessons from my experience of being a trailblazer, who overcame racial and socioeconomic barriers to become a world-class, Hall of Fame gymnast, executive coach training, and Cornell University credentials, I work with companies, teams and individuals, tailoring each experience to match their needs. It gives me great joy to see others thriving and excelling in their unique gift sets. Launching out on my own gives me the ability to use the different strengths I have to help others. This means that I am now experiencing more fulfillment and excitement than ever!
In addition to speaking engagements, another way I’m helping others is through my work as a leadership coach for women leaders at all levels. I help them to unlock the greatness inside themselves that's not always obvious at first glance. We’re developing a community of women leaders who can grow together and encourage one another, because when women support each other, it can produce phenomenal results.
My hope is that you can find something here at InBrillianceMode.com to inspire, encourage and support you no matter your season of life.
Is it possible to be in BrillianceMode at Work?
You may be wondering, if you want to shine your brightest, is launching out independently what you need to do? No. Not at all. Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone. In fact, many are able to find ways to leverage their brilliance in their current workplace. You may just need some help with Identity Attunement™ to increase your awareness of who you are apart from the influence and expectations of others and to tap into some of those dormant gifts that are awaiting their chance to shine. You may also need help developing more creative ways to bring your brilliance at work so you can increase workplace satisfaction and fulfillment. I am here to help.
Use Your Brilliance to Change the World
In addition to helping individuals, teams and companies to level up their genius, I am also encouraging them to use their brilliance to give glimmers of hope to the world around them. Our brilliance is not just for us, it has world changing power. The power to impact individuals, your family, your community, your company, and your world.
“Giving back”, “paying it forward”, and volunteering for causes that grab your heart, fuel your brilliance all the more and help you dial higher into BrillianceMode.
Be Bold. Be Strong. Be Brilliant.
Throw your brilliance and change the world!