blog + what's on my mind

A lot of the work I do (with clients and myself) is focused on getting clear on what success looks like in YOUR life . . . and then having the courage to strive for THAT. Not what your company thinks, or society thinks, or you see on Instagram or what everyone else is doing. […]

The problem with most busy leaders and high-achievers who want more balance in their life is that they are waiting for external circumstances to change instead of driving it internally. Instead of being a leader, they are being led and don’t even realize it. This was me for many years and it impacted my ability […]

Many of my clients have moved up in their organizations because they are seen as a person who gets things done and can always be counted on.   They are the go-to person and no matter what is going on, they answer the email or put out the fire. Everyone looks to them for advice, guidance […]

Lately, I have been working on finding my voice. To have the courage to say what’s really on my mind, especially with a bigger audience. To not water it down so that will appeal to everyone (which is impossible anyways) and not ruffle any feathers. To still be kind . . . and more direct. […]

What is your guiding post? What gives you the inner motivation to live in a way that is aligned with your values? I want to be fully present in my life and find the joy every single day – even when things are feeling hard. Not wishing or waiting for something to happen. Not stewing […]

Wow, it’s September already! This is a transition period (in a very unusual time) as we figure out kids and school and ramping up work projects. It can be easy to get swept up into busy life as that slower summer becomes a distant memory. One of the greatest lessons I have learned is that […]

For one of my recent clients (“Kerri”), the biggest takeaway from our work together was this . . Don’t compromise who you are and what you value. It’s so profound and simple. Yet, often not at the forefront for people. When we started working together, she had not been feeling like herself. She was short […]

What if you are exactly where you are meant to be? And your job was simply to figure out (and trust) your next move forward? What if your struggles, accomplishments, hard days, easy days, weaknesses, strengths, tears, laughter, bad times, good times were all happening for you, not to you? What if you are more […]

How are you adjusting to leading your team in these unusual times? Some of the adrenaline might have worn off and now you’re figuring out how to navigate a new normal.  I hear things from leaders, coaching clients, friends like… “The team is productive, we are hitting our numbers, yet I can tell people are tired”. “When I […]

Does your mind often jump to the worst-case scenarios? “What if they think I’m not pulling my weight? What if I fail? What if things don’t get better? What if this meeting goes terribly?” We all can fall into unhelpful thinking patterns at times. But there’s a tipping point where it’s taking you in a […]