How to thrive being a conscious leader In 2006, I was a senior executive with two children under five years old and traveling like a mad woman. I loved this high-demand life, but it took a toll. When I woke up one day, unable to get out of bed, I ignored the message. When it …
I met one of my dearest friends in the hospital. Decked out in a backless gown, I looked over at the woman in the bed beside mine and introduced myself. I soon learned we were both in a health crisis and we clicked immediately. That was 18 years ago, and we’ve been the best of …
What happens on the inside determines what happens on the outside. When we don’t truly believe in our own worth, it’s harder to recognize our gifts, reach our potential and live purposeful lives. If you’re struggling to take meaningful action or are wearing yourself out with a never-ending task list, it’s time to look in …
You’re worth it! How to feel worthy and recognize your unique gifts
Without healthy boundaries, we become overextended, frustrated and resentful. Today, I want to talk to you about why we need to set boundaries, the relationship between boundaries and our values and how to set boundaries graciously. What are boundaries? A boundary is the line we set about what we’re willing and not willing to do. …
I thought I had no regrets. I thought I had forgiven myself for the professional and personal mistakes I’ve made. But it turns out I was wrong. Today, I want to tell you how my coach uncovered old wounds that hadn’t yet healed, why it’s so important to forgive ourselves for the past and how …
In 2019, there were more women in the C-suite than in 2015. While that’s good news, women are still a minority at the executive table. According to the 2019 Women in the Workplace report by McKinsey and LeanIn.Org, “About 1 in 5 C-suite executives is a woman—and only 1 in 25 C-suite executives is a …
Bridging the gender diversity gap with awareness, curiosity and confidence
Choices. We always have choices but sometimes they become impossible to see. Today, let’s discuss why choices are important, what stops us from seeing our choices and how to explore possibilities instead of feeling stuck, resentful or powerless. What does choice mean? Choice means power, freedom and responsibility. It’s making a decision and living with …
Feeling stuck? How to recognize choices and explore greater possibilities
The gremlin is the voice in your head that keeps you playing small. It’s one of the four internal energy blocks—gremlins, assumptions, limiting beliefs and interpretations—that disrupt and distract us from going after what we want. Today, I’m talking about what the gremlin is, why it’s here and how we can transform that voice in …
Managing your gremlin: Transforming your inner critic into your biggest cheerleader
Confidence. We all want it and many of us let a lack of confidence in certain areas debilitate us. Let’s stop that! Today, I want to talk about three common signs of lacking confidence, how to address each one and how to use the confidence you have in one area of your life to bolster …
The traditional approach to professional development is company driven. This is where—if you’re lucky—your boss sits down with you and asks what you’d like to develop further. However, to gain the skills you need to accomplish your career goals, I recommend avoiding the traditional approach and taking the lead yourself. Today, I want to talk …
How to get your company to pay for professional development, including the WIL Empowered program
