Your Brave Avatar
The Restrained Leader
Suppressed Expression
I'm not going to sugarcoat this.
“You’re powerful but you’re holding yourself back.”
This score tells me that you are capable, disciplined, and trusted but your leadership is being shaped more by caution than courage.
You know you are destined for a great life and purposeful work but you often second-guess your abilities, color between the lines to not upset anyone, dim your light to not seem to smart and you're probably feeling so stifled by the inauthenticity of it all.
The cycle of proving your worth is never-ending. You're constantly people pleasing to keep the peace. You have little to no boundaries either at home or at work and deep down you know that this restricted sense of leadership isn't who you are at your core.
And if you're reading this thinking this is "exactly how I feel" you're not alone. In the past week 68% of high-achieving women who took this quiz landed in the same bravery range.
You're significant restraint in your bravery is tied to a deep-seated fear of being judged, being ex-communicated or losing friends or family. After all, you perform mostly for them but silently you're tired of it all and if you're honest it's starting to feel like you're selling your soul just to maintain it all.
I know this feeling. I've not just been there, I've lived it. The waking up at 3am worrying about your lost potential, the imposter syndrome you silently struggle with at work, the anxiety you feel when you openly share your thoughts, the fear of losing friends or family if they feel the weight of your truth and the constant feeling of having to prove that you are deserving of every celebratory moment. The pretending is just exhausting...
But here's what I need you to know:
You're Allowed To Take Up More Space
Your suppressed expression isn't happening because you're unworthy. It's happening because you need safe space to practice taking up more space.
Your expression is stifled because you're in spaces that generally don't feel safe, that don't allow you to feel seen or constantly feel like a space of judgment or comparison. And when your nervous system does not feel safe, your expression doesn't either and you become stuck in fear rather than in bravery.
To tackle this, you've probably:
- Watched several YouTube video on how to speak with more confidence yet still do not feel brave enough to practice what you've learnt.
- Attempted setting boundaries at work or home but quickly felt guilty once you tried it.
- Scheduled therapy sessions or "me time" vacations to realign with your true expression but still feel overwhelmed and unseen.
The reason those haven't worked is because they don't address the root cause of WHY your bravery is restrained...
The Go Bravely Community is different.
A curated safe space designed to help high-achieving women feel seen, celebrated and supported.
I'm Dr. Shelly-Ann
CEO of Alphastute and Founder of the Go Bravely Mentorship Community
I created this mentorship community for high-achieving women seeking to be more brave in their leadership and lives
If you’re here, you’re likely ambitious, capable, and carrying big vision—yet feeling unsupported or isolated as you grow into greater leadership. For years, I've watched high-achieving women trying to prove their way to greatness. More achievements. More degrees. More professional roles. More performing in the hopes that they'll finally feel worthy...
After embarking on the journey of "more" myself and hanging it all up in 2018, I realized I was doing more because I was around people that shamed the concept of doing less. Instead of continuing on this path to burnout, I created a community for high-achieving women to sharpen their bravery and have the courage to live a more brave and harmonious life.
The Brave Leadership Method™ is my proven framework for high-achieving women to live and lead bravely without the burnout. Inside the Go Bravely Community, you will learn the key elements of brave leadership, have access to resources to support your leadership development and learn how to create a rhythm for your daily life that does not include overwork. And the best part...
You'll be doing it in a safe space of like-minded, high-achieving women like yourself who are supportive, collaborative and empowering.
What You'll Gain:
- Belonging - Replace isolation with genuine connection
- Safety - A safe, non-judgmental space where you can relax into your full self
- Bravery - Become more emboldened in your beliefs and values
- Systems - Build a sustainable weekly routine and quarterly method for goal-setting and goal-execution
- Clarity - Gain fresh perspective on how to become more brave and how to avoid burnout
- Identity - Step into the identity that is calling you forward and release the old you
- Sisterhood - Experience the feeling of genuine support from high-powered women who see you
- Strength - Borrow a Sistar's strength or prayers in times when you are tired of always being the "strong one"
What You'll Get:
Monthly Mentorship Class
Live classes with Dr. Shelly-Ann or invited guests on leadership, business and productivity which are held the FIRST Sunday of every month.
Monthly Healing Circle
Held the LAST Sunday of every month by Dr. Shelly-Ann or invited guests, healing circles invite members to safely release in a psychologically safe group setting.
Less Distractions
The Community is intentionally designed to remove the noise and distractions that come with being on social media.
Replay of Missed Sessions
Worried about not being able to attend every session? That's okay! All sessions are recorded for replay at any time.
A Supportive Community
Connect with a global network of women called to lead who are seeking more confidence, bravery and feminine power, just like you!
Accountability Challenges
Need deeper accountability in your life? Our accountability challenges offer opportunities to build your bravery and productivity.
High-achieving women require a safe space to keep them encouraged, supported, and celebrated to step bravely into their soul calling.
This is your moment to regain your confidence, determination and femininity.
JOIN THE GO BRAVELY MENTORSHIP COMMUNITYBecause you completed the Brave Index, you can join the Go Bravely Community today and enjoy a 3 part installment. This private offer is only available for the next few days and is reserved exclusively for assessment participants.
Investment: $797 pay in full OR 3 payments of $297
Your suppressed expression isn't your fault. But bravery can start today.
The question is, are you ready to stop pretending?
What Members With Your Brave Avatar Are Saying:
Natalie D., Business Owner
I was a Restrained Leader when I took the assessment and I was struggling with my confidence. One month in Community and I am now an Awakened Leader and I have never felt more seen and supported.
Josanne B., Manager
"I was at my breaking point of people-pleasing and burnout when I did this quiz. Dr. Shelly-Ann's methods and guiding nature gave me the tools to navigate a very difficult work environment and stop self-sacrificing.
Shari P., Pharmacist
I thought I needed to just ask for what I wanted and whilst that was important it turns out I needed to work on my self-management and routines. It changed everything.
