Hacia Atherton
Bio
In 2017 I was crushed by my 600kg horse & doctors told me I may never walk again in any meaningful way. Thirteen operations later, I have defied the odds, I've learnt to walk again and even started to run - turning trauma into a triumph!
Stories (8/0)
The Secret to Resilience is Consistency and Self Reflection
Our collective human experience in the last year has demonstrated the importance of opening our hearts and minds to connect to one another in new ways and share our stories of courage and resilience. It is a part of our modern conversations to discuss the importance of resilience and how we can adapt to be more resilient in the face of adversity, stress and fatigue. Our resilience is a part of our human experiences and how we have consistently applied our strengths into our sense of sense, which takes discipline and time. The solution to being or becoming a resilient person is something that is developed with consistency and self-reflection, not over night. Our resilience is a part of how our inner courage allows us to be vulnerable and uncertain of ‘what is next,’ with the hope and knowledge that our resilience will keep us going. For those that have walked with their darkness know that being a resilient person takes a lot of quiet courage and self-reflection.
By Hacia Atherton3 years ago in Motivation
Importance of a Choose to Challenge Mindset
Being the month of International Women’s Day I have thought a lot about female leadership and the relationship with a #ChooseToChallenge mindset. I know there’s been a lot of talk about breaking down external barriers to entry for females in leadership, however, I have spent this month considering more about the internal barriers. This internal barrier is what we build inside our minds and hearts that can often stop us from success and limit our perspective on what options and opportunities we could choose to embrace.
By Hacia Atherton3 years ago in Motivation
The power of vulnerability
When I started to experience the power of vulnerability, the results were incredible. A weight lifted off my shoulder. I was able to cope better and my relationships improved. The most magical thing was to also create a place for others to find the courage to be vulnerable. My vulnerable strength spread confidently throughout my circle and I felt empowered as a leader and authentic communicator. I set out a strategy for goals, little and grand, with each day, I made a little bit of progress until I was able to walk again, my graduate CPA certificate in hand. We can achieve so much by embracing the power of vulnerability. Now more than ever our community needs authentic movements for supporting vulnerable forms of leadership.
By Hacia Atherton3 years ago in Motivation
Redefining success during times of stress & adversity
In 2017, I was told by doctors that I would likely never walk again in a meaningful way. Three years and thurteen operations later, I have defied the odds, not only learning to walk again but also completing two 100km bike rides and achieving my CPA (certifed practicing accountant) from my hospital bed. I credit my adaptability and resilience and my ability to redefine my version of success, as being vital in the fight to regain control of my legs (and life) which I hope will help others reposition challenges in their own lives.
By Hacia Atherton3 years ago in Motivation
What is executive leadership all about?
Many people talk about the Three C’s in business. It may sound like buzz terminology but ultimately, there are certain pillars to live by when it comes to leadership in business and life. Some will refer to clarity, culture and confidence. Others will refer to competency, character and communication. When it comes to my Executive Three C’s, I prefer consistency, credibility and connection. In business, executive leadership is about serving others and investing in your people, which is why my Three C’s represent trust, building it and maintaining it.
By Hacia Atherton3 years ago in Journal
Why is the millennial generation such a topic of interest?
Job-hopping, self-centred, distracted, spoiled, lazy. The millennial generation receives a bad rap sometimes. Yet, people are fascinated with us, which has always intrigued me. For all our faults, though, we’re also tech-savvy, community conscious and loyal to a T. Could it be that our generation is just misunderstood, or struggling to fit into a corporate environment that doesn’t focus on employee engagement?
By Hacia Atherton3 years ago in Journal
Walking through darkness to learn from the power of pain
We all have key moments in life that will determine our direction, especially when these moments are defined through pain. Pain can transform you and give you a new perspective and pathway in life. My mantra of strength to overcome pain came after a deeply traumatic accident when my passion for international level horse riding quickly became a fight to survive. To live through pain can be a long process of self-discovery and resilience. When you have come to anticipate that you have managed to get all your ducks in a row, only for a sudden tide change to send all those little ducks in different directions completely, life forces you to learn new perspectives.
By Hacia Atherton3 years ago in Motivation
