Do you ever feel like things aren’t right, but you can’t put your finger on why? Often, we play it off as stress or a lack of work-life balance, but without looking deeper, we aren’t fixing the problem. Instead of adding another productivity hack to fix our unsatisfied feelings, we need to slow down and look deep within ourselves to ask what is not working. When we allow ourselves space, we’ll be able to get… View Article
Today I’m wrapping up my thoughts on leading through grief and catastrophe. Find the final practices below! Start a gratitude journal. During times of catastrophe, it can feel that there is very little to be grateful for. This is when you must practice gratitude the most. Keeping a gratitude journal is a great way… View Article
In yesterday’s blog I shared about a time in life where it seemed catastrophe was everywhere. Find more practices of how I led through it and got back to center below! Gain perspective. Going through such a challenging time allowed me to have a better perspective for the rest of the challenges I’ve come… View Article
Leaders are seen as tough, confident people who can handle anything. This is true, but what happens when a true catastrophe happens in our lives? I had this experience in 2008. The economy had crashed so my two businesses were failing, my house was in foreclosure, my marriage was falling apart, and in quick succession… View Article
In yesterday’s blog I shared how I manage self-doubt when my Imposter Syndrome creeps up. Find more practices below! Be Vulnerable with Others Being vulnerable is crucial when overcoming self-doubt, and that can be difficult at first! The times we are feeling less than our best are usually when we would rather “fake it… View Article
Most leaders project a calm, confident exterior to the world, but beneath that calm public exterior lurks the fear of being found out as a fraud. We wonder, “what if they discover I’m not who I’m pretending to be?” Or “I don’t really know what I’m doing. I’m just making it up as I go… View Article
I often say we need to create space in order to have the space to create. Do you have the space you need? I find mental space happens naturally for me when I spend time in nature. There are fewer distractions, which gives me the opportunity to turn inward and focus on observing myself. Being outside also provides new perspective,… View Article
In yesterday’s blog I shared practices I use to manage stress when self-care stops working. In our hyper-connected world, it’s become harder and harder to de-stress and unplug. Find my final practice below! Learn to Say No Having too many commitments creates stress. As leaders, many of us have trouble saying “no” to things…. View Article
In the age of technology where everyone is accessible all the time, it can be difficult to “turn off” work. We are constantly connected, getting email and Slack messages at all hours of the day and notifications for any new communication. While this increases productivity in many ways, it also increases stress. We’re all looking… View Article
In the face of pressing circumstances and tight deadlines, it’s easy to mistake urgency for desperation. In fact, they are quite different. One emotion comes from abundance, the other from scarcity. Urgency, coming from abundance, fosters innovation, sparks disruption, and champions intentional immediacy. It acts as a catalyst, propelling you forward with a sense of… View Article
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