I was wading in a river in Alaska when a man beside me hooked a salmon and a brown bear began moving directly toward him. He had already done the hard part: he had hooked the fish, kept tension on the line, and begun reeling it toward him. Then the bear entered the water. He … Read more
In 2006, my husband and I did the thing so many overworked people talk about on vacation and never actually do. We checked out completely. At 32, we were both feeling deeply burned out and decided to take a break. Like many people, we had gone somewhere, fallen in love with it, and said, “We could live … Read more
Have you ever noticed how spring doesn’t just arrive—it unfolds? First, the soil softens. Then, tentative shoots push through. Slowly but surely, the bloom begins. Leadership works in much the same way. It often starts with a spark: a question, a fresh perspective, a bold idea. But for inspiration to take root and create a lasting … Read more
Have you ever walked out of a meeting more focused on defending your worth than discovering what you could learn? In today’s high-stakes workplace, it’s easy to fall into the exhausting loop of proving yourself—seeking validation, justifying decisions, striving for recognition. But here’s the truth: the drive to prove ourselves often stalls the very growth … Read more
As an executive coach, I have witnessed hope’s indisputable impact on an individual’s well-being, prosperity, and resilience. A crucial component in the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, hope is something we all need to feel. In this post, I will explore how this state of mind affects our mental health and provide practical tips for cultivating more of … Read more
Camille Francois, Chief Information Officer for Graphika and dis/misinformation disruptor, shared a hopeful observation in a recent discussion. “We don‘t often celebrate the fact that, yes, people are vulnerable to disinformation, but a lot of them are also actually quite good, including the younger generations.“ Though just one letter apart, understanding the contrasting motives behind dis- and misinformation will allow you to approach these forms of … Read more
The best solution to a problem is often the simplest one. Isn’t that great news? But do you even feel a sense of gratitude for it? My clients tell me I am a colossal gratitude advocate. And with all its amazing benefits I’ll get to in a minute, it is integral to my coaching. The … Read more
Embracing Millennials and the Young Workforce Might Be Your Most Effortless Road to Success Growing up, I—probably like you—caught flack for my music tastes from my parents. Being an avid music fan and the former president of the Duran Duran fan club on the Island of Oahu, I remember my folks’ “Turn that down!” objections … Read more