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Hello Love_red

the book

The idea of writing a book has been on my 'should' list for quite a long time. I’ve always thought it would be a way to validate or legitimize my years of experience and the type of work I do and have done. It feels like the next step; it's where I'm supposed to go, what I'm supposed to do. But this book isn't coming from the energy of 'should.' This book comes from the time I took to intentionally pause; to create spaciousness, to do deep work, to be curious, to be still - for moments of time.

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One day during this pause, I felt something so weird - like an energy that was moving up my core and into my throat. I grabbed my phone and my voice recorder and started speaking. I had no clear story or direction, no path on what was coming, or what I would be saying. It came through me. It continues to come through me.  Perhaps it’s what’s been in my heart and soul as I’ve lived life - and these words are part of my healing - and maybe part of yours. The most important thing I know is that we all have a voice and stories to be shared, and this voice is definitely NOT coming from ‘should.’

 

But there’s also a niggly feeling in the back of my head saying, “Mmm, no. What do you know? You're a rebel. You don’t have anything to say that hasn’t already been said." Maybe even down to, "You're not a good writer." And quite truthfully, I don't really enjoy writing. 

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Where did this “bravery” come from? 

Over the last few months, with the help of a very good therapist and the support of an incredible village around me, I’ve taken a deep, DEEP dive into ME. For the first time in my life - and this is the most important part - I bravely put myself first. Why do I say it was brave? Because it was fucking scary. And not something I’ve ever done before. To be honest, it's in the top two hardest things I've ever done in my life.

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Through my adult life, I've become a master at getting shit done, no matter what the cost. I applaud myself for pulling something off. I'm recognized by others for the huge capacity I have, how creative I can be, how independent I am; never asking for help even though I desperately need it. This cycle often depletes me; it comes at a huge cost to me and to those around me. Depletion means there's nothing left in me - nothing left to give. The fetal position is one I'm very familiar with.

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When you're known for that, people look sideways when you say, “I need a break.” They think, “What are you gonna do with a break?” To that, I reply, “I have no fucking idea.” I just know that I can't breathe if I don’t pause. I can’t continue the way I have been. It will literally break me. It did break me.

 

So, I pressed pause. 

And a really interesting question came up: Just because I'm good at what I do, does it mean that's what I should do? I’m not sure;  maybe, maybe not. 

 

What I do know is that the ability to stay with that question and to be in contemplation with curiosity has been a really big gift.

 

I can’t wait to tell you more

Hello Love, the book, will be ours in 2025.

'Love Live' Experiences

Reimagining Leadership: Love as the Catalyst for Organizational Brilliance

Embrace Heart-Centred Leadership: Beyond Performance & Productivity

In a world where metrics often overshadow human connection, my 'Love Live' immersive experiences invite you to explore the revolutionary power of love in the workplace. These aren't your typical leadership workshops - they're journeys of transformation that challenge everything you thought you knew about organizational success.

What Makes These Experiences Different?

Radical Vulnerability: I create a brave space where professionals can shed corporate armour and connect authentically. These sessions aren't about superficial team-building, they're about genuine human understanding.

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Interactive Deep Dives: Through carefully designed dialogues, reflective exercises, and shared storytelling, participants explore how love manifests as compassion, empathy, and genuine care in professional environments.

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Practical Wisdom: This isn't abstract philosophy. These experiences provide concrete strategies for integrating love-centered principles into leadership, team dynamics, and organizational culture.

Who Should Join?

- Leaders hungry for a more authentic and meaningful approach to leadership
- Team members committed to creating workplaces of true belonging
- Professionals ready to challenge traditional leadership paradigms
- Individuals who believe human connection is the ultimate key to business excellence

What You'll Discover

​- How love transforms traditional power structures

- Practical techniques for recognizing, naming, and understanding what our emotions are trying to tell us

- Ways to create psychological safety that unleash team potential

- The direct link between compassionate leadership and organizational excellence

Your Facilitator

I embody what it means to look for love in every corner and give it life in the workplace. I share a living, breathing model of what's possible when we bring our full, authentic selves to work. I anchor these experiences with personal storytelling and transformative facilitation.

This Is Not a Typical Workshop. This Is a Movement.

Love often grows from shared connections. Research shows that even small commonalities - like a favourite team, shared perspective, common goal, or moving in sync - can unlock our natural compassion and generosity toward others.

Love is not a soft skill.

​It's the most powerful strategy for organizational transformation.

Are you ready to revolutionize how we think about work, leadership, and human potential?

Ila K. Edgar

Podcast Co-Host

Trust Thought Leader

Certified Trust at Work® Facilitator

Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator

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