Browsing Tag: inspiration

This Wasn’t The Summer I Planned, But It Reminded Me Of What I Needed

I used to think I had to go on vacation to make meaningful memories with my boys. That unless we were traveling somewhere special, I wasn’t really showing up as the mom I wanted to be. So when our summer travel plans got canceled this year—plans I’d been genuinely looking forward to—I felt disappointed. I could see how quickly my boys are growing up, and I started spinning out… wondering how many summers we really …

The Change No One’s Ready For—But You Can Be

I’m not a betting woman… But if I were, I’d put serious money on this: The #1 key to success in the next three years is adaptability. Why? Because we’re in the middle of a seismic shift. AI is reshaping the very definition of what it means to be human—faster than any technology our ancestors ever experienced. “Exponential” doesn’t even begin to describe the velocity of change we’re facing. And here’s the kicker: The institutions …

I Did All The “Right” Things… And Still Burned Out

I did all the “right” things. I meditated.I journaled.I did yoga, ran 5Ks, drank the green juice, practiced gratitude. I even led yoga workshops on well-being and the law of attraction. But I still hit rock bottom. Behind the scenes, I was burnt out, resentful, and barely holding it together. My marriage was unraveling. My health was declining. I was showing up for everyone—except myself. It took me years to realize:Most of the “wellness” we’re …

If You Can, You Must…

I had two friends pass away last month, within one week of each other. Both were young (45 and 50 years old) and both were incredible women who made such a bright impact on the world in their too-short lives. When something like this happens, it makes me think a lot about my life, how I’m spending my time, who I’m spending it with, and whether or not my God-given gifts and talents are being …

Facing the Truth: The First Step to Real Change

A foundation of how I live my life and the work I do, whether I’m facilitating an EQ leadership training or coaching high-performing executives, is Radical Responsibility. Radical Responsibility is eliminating any blame or excuses and recognizing that you are fully responsible for all the outcomes in your life. Your joy and success are not determined by who is elected this November, where you grew up, who your parents are, the industry you’re in, or …