🔖 The Moment I
Threw Away the Cape –
and What Happened Next

Why I stopped over-functioning and started reclaiming my power—
and how you can too.

Tue May 13, 2025

I didn’t plan to throw away the cape.
I just couldn’t carry it anymore. No dramatic breakdown.
No viral moment.
Just a quiet reckoning—the kind most women face when no one’s watching.I was burnt out. But more than that—I was disconnected from myself.

The Cape I Carried
For years, I wore the invisible cape of “go-to leader,” “fixer,” “dependable one.”It earned me praise. Promotions. Influence.
But behind the scenes, it was costing me everything.I realized I was leading from survival, not alignment.And that’s when I made the boldest decision of my personal leadership journey: I threw away the cape.

From Breakdown to Framework
That moment sparked a transformation.Not just in how I worked—but in how I lived.I began to unravel the conditioning.
To release the expectations.
To trust my own voice again.And out of that, I created the C.A.P.E. Framework™:

  • C – Confront the Conditioning
  • A – Unmask the Armor
  • P – Prioritize Your Power
  • E – Elevate with Intention
                          
This is the foundation of the Throw Away the Cape™ Power Reset Toolkit & Mini-Course—my contribution to a movement that so many women are hungry for, but afraid to name.

Why It Matters
Because this isn’t just about burnout.
It’s about identity. Alignment. Power.
And finally giving ourselves permission to stop carrying it all.If you’ve been asking yourself, “What’s next for me?” Reach out – let’s connect. Let’s rise—fearless and cape free.
You don’t need the cape to lead.

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Let’s talk about it:What would your life look like if you threw away the cape?
Share a word, a shift, or a moment that came to mind while reading.

With clarity + purpose,
Loreal Newson, Your ChangeMaker™

Loreal Newson
Leadership coach and ChangeMaker guiding women to lead with purpose—without the cape.