The Secret to Thriving Relationships for Ambitious Female CEOs with Matthew Riven

December 10, 20241 min read

A Podcast with She Is A Leader and Yvi Heimann

In this conversation with Yvi, we explored the real challenges ambitious women face when trying to balance professional excellence with meaningful, sustainable relationships. We discussed how evolving gender roles, unspoken expectations, and early-formed communication patterns create friction in even the strongest partnerships.

Drawing from my work in Transactional Analysis, somatic therapy, and the structured communication frameworks I use in my Dom practice, I offered tools for intentional dialogue, emotional boundary management, and creating safe spaces for connection. We spoke about how practices like safe words and somatic grounding can translate into everyday relationships to support clearer communication, reduce reactivity, and foster mutual support.

This episode is a thoughtful and practical guide for high-achieving women who want to strengthen their relationships without sacrificing their ambitions.

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Podcast: She Is A Leader

Matthew Riven

Matthew Riven is a transformational coach working at the intersection of emotional intelligence, relationships, power dynamics, and desire. With certifications in Transactional Analysis and re-decision work, along with training as a Professional Dom, Matthew helps people break the patterns that hold them back, communicate with clarity, and lead from a place of grounded power. His work guides clients to stop living the life they think they ‘should,’ and start living the life they truly desire.

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While the activity here may sound like ‘therapy’ it is not, and should not take the place of working with a licensed therapist.