What Your Name and Star Sign Might Teach You About Leadership (Yes, Really)

Have you ever wondered what your name really means or what your star sign might quietly reveal about how you lead?

These aren’t questions that came up in any executive leadership meeting I ever sat in.
But when I finally gave myself permission to explore them, they opened a surprising door.

One that helped me reconnect with parts of myself I didn’t even realise I’d set aside. This article isn’t about horoscopes or predictions. It’s about something deeper: how subtle symbols, like names and birth signs, can become mirrors for reflection and self-awareness.

And in a world that celebrates performance over presence, I think we need more of that.

A Name with Meaning

My name, Rochelle, means “little rock” in French, a fitting metaphor for the steadiness I offer others and the adaptability I’ve developed through life.

As a Gemini born in the Year of the Pig, I was curious what these astrological markers might reveal. What began as a light exploration soon became a deeper journey, one that surprised me in its relevance to my leadership and self-understanding.

The Dance of Duality

Gemini brings adaptability, curiosity, and quick wit.
The Pig adds warmth, loyalty, and emotional generosity.

Together, they create an interesting dynamic, one that reflects both my hunger for deep conversations and my need for solitude.

For years, I couldn’t quite understand why I felt so drained after team interactions or why certain situations made me feel split in two.

I’d recognised this through tools like Myers-Briggs. But the language of the stars added something different, more intuitive, more reflective.

This duality allows me to connect deeply with others while still needing time to recharge.
I used to feel guilty for that rhythm. Now, I see it as part of my design.

And when I honoured that truth, my leadership changed.
I stopped forcing myself into endless meetings.
I created space to think and listen more deeply.
And I no longer apologise for needing solitude before making clear decisions.

That’s what inner work is.
And that’s at the heart of the leadership I now support through The Change Canvas.

Books as Mirrors

As I reflected more, I noticed something else: the books that moved me most deeply all aligned with my deeper rhythms.

The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer and The Alchemy of Your Dreams by Athena Laz changed me not just intellectually, but spiritually.

Years ago, I don’t think I was ready for them. But something had shifted. I was drawn to their clarity, their insight, and their invitation to listen inward and live differently.

It felt like my hidden inner wiring, Gemini’s curiosity, and the Pig’s emotional pull were finally allowed to surface after being pushed aside for so long.

Aligning Practices with Insights

I was drawn to mindfulness not because it was trendy, but because it worked.

Grounding practices like walking in nature didn’t just calm my mind they helped me blend my intellectual curiosity with emotional depth.

These weren’t abstract tools. They became part of my everyday leadership rhythm.

I stopped needing to “power through” everything.
Instead, I began leading with more calm, presence, and empathy, especially in complex, high-pressure moments.

The Power of Reflection

One of the most transformative practices I discovered was journaling.

Who would have thought I’d sit for hours writing, letting the page hold things I couldn’t quite name out loud?

This simple ritual helped me bridge the rational part of my mind with the Pig’s emotional intuition.

It also taught me the power of boundaries.
Learning to say “no” gracefully, without guilt, has changed how I work, lead, and live.

I now protect space for what truly matters.
And I encourage those I support to do the same.

Discovering Spiritual Depths

Meditation was the next surprise.

With my restless, overactive mind, I couldn’t imagine I’d ever sit still, let alone enjoy it.

But during a retreat in October 2024, I found myself in 75-minute sessions that felt like five.

What I once resisted had become a doorway to stillness and deeper knowing.
Setting intentions during meditation brought clarity to my leadership and revealed patterns I’d been living unconsciously for years.

It helped me lead with greater emotional regulation, presence, and trust in the unknown qualities that ripple into every relationship I hold.

A Quiet Invitation for Leaders

This exploration started out as something light.
A fun way to step outside the usual leadership frameworks.

I didn’t expect it to change how I saw myself.
Or to deepen my understanding of how I lead.

It’s not the kind of thing we talk about much on platforms like LinkedIn.
But maybe that’s the point.
Maybe there’s value in letting something different in
especially if it helps us lead more consciously, and live more honestly.

So if this perspective surprised you…
I get it.
It surprised me too.

And maybe, just maybe,
That surprise is pointing you back to something essential.

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