Topic: Leadership

I Made A Big Mistake—Here’s What Happened Next

We made a mistake this week. A big one. We sent you the registration link for my upcoming Burnout to Balance webinar… ❌ But the mobile link was wrong❌ If you opened it on your phone, it went to a long-passed registration form that didn’t work❌ So you and others couldn’t register If you were one of the readers who clicked and hit a dead end—I’m truly sorry. Thank you for your patience and grace. …

Why “Good Vibes Only” Is Slowly Killing You

I was in the shower when this hit me: “Good vibes only” is slowly killing us. Not just physically—but emotionally, mentally, spiritually. As an emotional intelligence coach, I hear this all the time from high-achievers: “I’m focusing on the good.”“I’m grateful, so I don’t want to complain.”“If I just stay positive, things will be fine.” And don’t get me wrong—I’m a big fan of gratitude.I am a positive person.And I do believe in choosing empowering …

The Emotions We Weren’t Allowed To Feel

In our culture, boys aren’t allowed to be sad and girls aren’t allowed to be angry. I’ve been sitting with this a lot lately—and seeing how it plays out in boardrooms, clubhouses, and even bedtime routines at home. 👉 When boys aren’t allowed to feel sadness, they grow into men who default to silence, sarcasm, or shut down when vulnerable conversations arise. 👉 When girls aren’t allowed to feel anger, they grow into women who …

The Power Of Saying No (Even To Good Things)

This past Sunday, I had the chance to attend two events. I really wanted to go to both. And technically—I could have made it work.  Quick change of clothes. Hustle across town. Squeeze it all in. The old me would have done it without hesitation. But this time, I made a different choice. I said no. Not because I didn’t want to be there… but because I knew the rushing would cost me more than …

🧠 What ChatGPT Can—And Can’t—Do For Your Emotional Intelligence

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for new ways to make life and leadership more easeful, joyful, and impactful. I’ve been dabbling with ChatGPT since January 2023, but recently I made the decision to go all in. I committed to exploring how generative AI can support not just my business—but my whole life. Let’s just say… I’ve gone down the rabbit hole. Deep. And yes, I’m officially obsessed. Here’s what I’ve discovered: ChatGPT (and …