I smiled at a stranger on my way into the grocery store.Not in a creepy way. Just a simple, friendly smile.My reason for doing so was two-fold. One, he looked grumpy. And two, I’m on a mission to inject more joy into my life, and smiling at strangers is a free way to do just that. And guess what? He
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Change Your Frame of Reference
Have you read The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins? I finished it last week, and while I’m not convinced it’s the be all end all book (for many reasons), there were a couple of key takeaways for me…things that really make me think and reflect.Before I share the biggest takeaway, I want you to imagine the following scenario. If
If You Want to Be Steady, Filter the Outside World by the Straightener of Your Judgment
“If You Want to Be Steady, Filter the Outside World by the Straightener of Your Judgment.” I first read this in the book, The Daily Stoic, and it has stuck with me ever since. I even wrote it down in my journal!But let’s be real…life comes at us fast. From breaking news to unsolicited opinions, social media debates to family
Leaders, Whatever You Do, Don’t Say This…
As a coach, I’m always learning something new about leadership and how to help people grow. And that’s coming from someone who spent 16 years in corporate America!Some of the things I hear from leaders make me smile. There are so many amazing people out there doing their best to make a difference.But other things? Let’s just say they leave
The Great Work/Life Balance Myth
Let’s cut to the chase: I don’t believe in work/life balance. There, I said it. It’s a myth—a unicorn, a mirage, a pie-in-the-sky idea that just doesn’t hold up in real life.Think about it: work is a part of life, not some separate thing we’re supposed to balance against. And the whole idea assumes there’s some perfect, magical harmony we
Daily Self Check-ins
2025 is here! A new year, a fresh start, a clean slate…well, kind of!While most of us likely started this year with great intentions, I believe we transition over with the same slate we had in the previous year. It doesn’t magically become clean on January 1st. We have to do the work to clean it, regardless of what day
Have a Play Perspective
Have you ever stopped to think about how we use the word “play?” My kid plays soccer. I love to play pickleball. Let’s play catch. It goes beyond the play room and into the world of sports…and life if we choose to let it. If we choose to have a play perspective.
Sometimes work and life feel too heavy, too
Playing in the Gray
Playing in the gray!I heard this phrase on a webinar I attended a while back, and it stuck with me.
What does ‘playing in the gray’ even mean?”Playing in the gray” means navigating all that life has to offer, the good and the not so good, rather than focusing on binary choices or rigid structures. It’s about embracing the messy
Breaking Free From People-Pleasing Tendencies
As tempting as it may be to think about why women might be perceived as “people pleasers” and how they could change, it’s important to approach this topic with sensitivity and awareness of the diverse experiences and personalities of women – background, culture, personality, etc. Instead of focusing on stereotypes or placing blame, the focus can be on assertiveness and
Don't Leave Money on the Table
When it comes to negotiating money, women sometimes tend to sell themselves short. The money stories we’ve been fed throughout our lives don’t align with asking for more, and better yet, for what we’re worth. Whether you’re a season professional or just starting on your career journey, one piece of wisdom resonates deeply – don’t leave money on the table.