The Vultures at the Gates of Heaven - Blog by Becci Martin

There is an old myth that at the gates of heaven, it is not angels who stand in judgment but vultures. Unlike angels, who might look for virtue and righteousness, vultures seek truth, resilience, and purpose.

They do not ask how perfect your life was. They ask how fully you lived it.

They ask:

·      Did you make bold choices, or did you play it safe?

·      Did you lift others up, or did you let doubt hold you back?

·      Did you tell your story with honesty, or did you shrink in the face of expectation?

Only when you have pleased the vultures - when you have lived authentically, courageously, and with impact - will they open the gates and let you through.

But what if we waited until the end of our lives to ask these questions?

What if we asked them now?

The Unseen Weight of Leadership

For many women in leadership, there is an invisible weight that comes with the role.

It's not just about performance, decisions, and strategy. It's about the constant balancing act - of being strong yet approachable, assertive yet likable, ambitious yet selfless.

Too often, women leaders spend their time proving, perfecting, and persisting, without ever stepping back to ask:

• Am I leading in a way that feels true to me?
• Am I creating impact, or am I just keeping up?
• Am I telling the story I want to tell?

And the most important question:

Would the vultures at the gates of heaven be satisfied with the way I have led?

Why Vultures? Lessons from Nature's Most Underrated Leaders

Vultures are often misunderstood. Seen as ominous or menacing, they are in fact some of the most adaptable, strategic, and efficient creatures in the natural world.

·      They don't waste energy on what doesn't serve them. They teach us to prioritise what truly matters in leadership and life.

·      They see opportunities from miles away. Just as great leaders must develop vision, foresight, and clarity.

·      They survive in the harshest conditions. Resilience is not an option in leadership - it's a necessity.

Vultures remind us that true leadership isn't about being admired - it's about making an impact.

And that's exactly why we created "Pleasing the Vultures: Lessons in Leadership from Birds" - a transformational leadership experience designed to help women lead with confidence, courage, and authenticity.

The Leadership Experience You Didn't Know You Needed

For years, we have worked with women leaders - CEOs, entrepreneurs, senior executives, and change-makers. And one truth remains:

The most successful women leaders are the ones who invest in themselves.

But personal and professional growth isn't just about attending a seminar or reading leadership books. It's about stepping into an experience that challenges, inspires, and empowers you to lead with greater confidence and impact.

That's why this two-day leadership experience is like no other.

What You'll Gain from This Experience

This experience is designed to help you:

✅ Enhance Your Leadership Performance – Think clearer, lead stronger, and make better decisions.
✅ Strengthen Your Vision & Purpose – Get laser-focused on your leadership aspirations.
✅ Master Courageous Conversations – Develop the skills to communicate with confidence and authenticity.
✅ Build Resilience & Confidence – Navigate leadership challenges with poise and determination.
✅ Recharge & Realign – Step back from the daily grind and return energised, focused, and ready to lead.

And, of course, you'll walk away with stories that will please the vultures.