Connection Circle: Self-Compassion
Welcome to my Lead from Within Connection Circles!
These are recurring monthly events for women in science or entrepreneurship looking to combine their ambition with more softness and find a more aligned way to live and lead their careers.
The connection circles are spaces for you to be present with yourself and other women, reflect on what's alive for you, and connect with others in a similar journey.
Think of a space to breathe, relax, and just be yourself with peers who won't judge you but rather support you.
These circles are for you if...
👉🏼 Maybe you are a talented scientist who struggles with work-life balance, self-confidence, perfectionism or imposter syndrome and you know they affect the way you perform and relate to your work?
👉🏼 Maybe you are a social impact professional, passionate about your work, but who struggles to regulate yourself emotionally, set boundaries between work and personal life, and feel fulfilled and balanced despite all your dedication?
👉🏼 Maybe you are an early-stage entrepreneur still learning to juggle all your roles inside your business while staying sane and taking care of yourself and others in your life?
➡️ Would you like to deepen your self-leadership skills to feel empowered to aim higher in your career but not at the cost of your wellbeing?
➡️ Would you like to feel more balanced, more confident, and more at ease with your work and life?
➡️ Would you like to belong to a group of women who can understand you and be there for you when you just need to talk and step back from your day-to-day challenges?
If yes, this is for you! Welcome!
How will it work?
Each time there is a topic to explore together and this time we'll talk about
Self-Compassion
We'll explore questions, such as:
- What is self-compassion for you?
- In which areas of your life do you need more self-compassion?
- Which challenges do you face right now?
- How can you be more compassionate with yourself when things don't go your way?
Expect a grounded and relaxed space, with time for a soft arrival, self-reflection, and sharing with peers and the group. I'll be there holding the space throughout.
I believe we need more spaces to be real and authentic, feel safe and share with vulnerability. Spaces to listen, be heard, be supported and empowered, and connect with others so we don't feel alone in our self-growth journey.
With these circles, I want to offer you exactly that.
The rest, we co-create along the way.
If this resonates, I'd love to welcome you in this Connection Circle!
Note: Your first circle is FREE - please choose newcomer ticket when you sign up.
If you joined one of my events or programs before, I suggest the payment of a small fee to support my work. Thank you! 💚
About the Host
Hello! My name is Ana Amaral. I am Portuguese and currently based in the Cascais area, near Lisbon.
I’m a self-leadership coach, trainer, yoga teacher, and former scientist with a deep love for creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves and their human side, more real, vulnerable and authentic.
I have a PhD in Biochemistry and spent 15+ years in highly competitive and international research environments, including Cambridge University (UK) and Karolinska Institute (Stockholm). Throughout my career I became passionate about self-leadership and wellbeing at work and decided to start my own project around it in 2025.
Today I support women in science and social impact to reconnect with themselves, nurture their self-trust, gain clarity about their goals, and build fulfilling and thriving lives aligned with who they are. I also facilitate workshops and trainings for scientists in scientific institutions on wellbeing and self-leadership, and teach hatha and yin yoga.
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