She Has a Seat at the Table. She’s Leaving Anyway.
Recently I talked with a woman I coached about a year ago. She had a seat at the table, and she wanted to use it for something that mattered. This year she reached out to re-engage…
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You Have to See It Before You Can Live It
When I was a kid, I loved imaginary play. There was an entire summer when I was obsessed with the show “Flipper,” and I spent my mornings pretending I had a pet dolphin. But at som…
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Your Leadership Is on Autopilot. Here’s How to Know.
I’ve been thinking about AI a lot recently. Which isn’t news, because who isn’t? But what I keep coming back to is leadership. Specifically, what AI demands of the humans still in …
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Leading from Within: What Internal Family Systems and Inner Team Dynamics Can Teach Us About Authentic Leadership
What if the key to better leadership wasn’t about gaining more skills, but about listening more deeply to the voices already inside us? Over the past year, I’ve set an intention to…
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The Ripple Effect of Mental Health: Why Leaders Must Prioritize Well-Being
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when we collectively shine a light on the importance of mental well-being. But for me, this year’s focus on mental health isn’t just a …
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Fire the Shitty Committee and Take Back Your Power
We all have that little voice in our heads—the one that whispers doubts, magnifies mistakes, and convinces us we’re not good enough. But if you really listen, it’s not just one voi…
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The Power of Team Trust and Psychological Safety: Unlocking High Performance
In today’s fast-paced work environment, teams are expected to deliver top-notch results while maintaining agility and creativity.
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Life Lessons from a “Solopreneur”
It’s a BIG DAY! I never thought I would leave my management consulting career after 25 years. Never thought I would launch my own business. Never thought I would publish a book.
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Lessons from Summer Camp: Let Go of Expectations
The only big thing on my “to-do list” is to redecorate my daughter’s room. Her 12th birthday is at the end of the month, and all she wants is a bedroom redo.
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What’s the Secret to Kickstarting Your Motivation, Getting Unstuck, and Being More Mindful? It’s Simple: Try Something New
My bet is that it’s been a while. Why? Well, there are a number of reasons we refrain from trying new things, but many times, our aversion to “the new” can be boiled down to “if it…
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‘Tis the Season for Reflection, Commitment and Strutting Into 2022 with Purpose
When I returned from my 8-month Mexican adventure, I was asked what was so good about it. Everything would have been the easy answer. The truth was more complicated.
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