Life handed me a chapter I never saw coming. A family emergency pulled me into 100% survival mode these past couple of months, and for the first time in nearly eight years, I couldn’t show up here weekly for you with joy discoveries, EQ tools, and stories from my heart. I’m finally coming up for air. And while I don’t yet see the whole picture of what this experience will mean, I do know the …
The truth is—uncertainty isn’t going away. Whether it’s shifting team dynamics, unpredictable budgets, or global events you have no control over, leaders are constantly being asked to show up… without a clear playbook. So how do you stay focused on the outcomes that matter—without spinning out, burning out, or losing your team’s trust? You lead from your emotional intelligence (EQ). Here’s the good news: You don’t have to feel calm or confident all the time …
I was talking to a coaching client a couple weeks ago who was feeling totally torn. She’d spent five years in recruiting, but deep down, she knew it wasn’t her forever path. Still… walking away felt hard. She kept saying: “How can I pivot now, after all the time I’ve invested?” Oh, friend. I’ve been there. I recently made a pivot in my own business that I knew—if I’m honest—I should’ve made 6–12 months earlier. …
When was the last time you paused and asked yourself… Am I happy?Am I healthy—in body, mind, and spirit?Is the life I’m building actually aligned with who I am today? Most of us are too busy to even consider these questions. We’re sprinting through our days—handling work deadlines, family logistics, emotional loads, expectations—and suddenly weeks, months, even years go by without ever checking our internal GPS. But here’s the truth I’ve learned (the hard way): …
Today’s my birthday—45 trips around the sun! ✨ To celebrate, and to thank you for doing the EQ work and being a fellow #joyseeker, I’m sharing something close to my heart: a letter I wrote to my 35-year-old self. If you’ve been here a while, you know this space blends practical EQ strategies for work + home with the kind of soulful reflection that leads to true self-mastery and joy. Today’s letter leans into the …