The Impact We Don’t See: How Quiet Moments Shape the World
Some of the most meaningful shifts occur in the spaces where we are not looking. So much of what we offer; our words, our presence, our care; moves far beyond our line of sight, activating people, places and things in ways we may never fully know. We often forget that influence and impact have their […]
Optimism: During times of Adversity
Carrying optimism through life is a true discipline. You are creating a way of relating to the world that acknowledges hardship, while still choosing to move toward possibility, agency, and meaning. Being an optimist doesn’t mean you ignore challenges or pretend everything is perfect. True optimism is grounded in reality, acknowledging difficulties while choosing not […]
The Energic Connection to our Thoughts
It’s profoundly compelling to explore the expansive body of research illuminating the mind-body connection. Across diverse disciplines, scholars are decoding the subtle language of the body and soul. This language has an inner wisdom that often speaks differently than the narratives constructed of the mind. Recently reflecting on the words of Dr. Sue Morter, founder […]
Storytelling: How it Strengthens Learners Connection to Content
Looking forward in 2026 and beyond, it is becoming increasingly important for leaders and others alike to use storytelling as a way to relate, connect, and support employees. In leadership development practices, rather than using professional jargon, it has become more beneficial to use language that people can relate to and feel connected to. Where […]
The Power of a No
For most people in life, there is a belief that progress only looked like a yes. Yes, being a signal of success and yes being a signal of acceptance. And no; the no was something to avoid, something to personalize, something that’s quietly store away as evidence that maybe you weren’t ready, weren’t chosen, or […]
Embracing Another Year: Learning to Love the Passage of Time
As another birthday encompasses me, I’ve found myself reflecting. Not just on the number that marks another year, but on everything that number doesn’t define. Getting older used to feel like something to resist, something to hide or soften or minimize. But with each passing year, I’m learning that aging is less about the number […]
Blooming with the Seasons
As we get closer to the end of the year, I want to share how I typically bring myself into the new year. While most people are deciding what their resolution will be, I choose to focus on retreating inward during the short days of sunshine and the dark, chilly nights of Winter. Historically, Winter […]
Cultivating Courageous Leadership
Courage isn’t a thing we talk about enough in leadership. Having the courage to step up into a people role, having the courage to make decisions that could change the trajectory of your employee’s life or make impact into an organization that could potentially be long lasting. There is a lot of pressure in that […]
Stepping into Ambiguity to find Clarity
Its been one year since I completely changed my life. A day I moved into the unknown when I had no idea what lie ahead. I stepped into and embraced ambiguity so I could find clarity & so many days since that faithful day one year ago, I’ve been shown just how clear life can […]
Unlocking the Next You: A Guide to Conscious Leadership
A large part of my role as a Leadership Development specialist is connecting people to their personal and professional capabilities. Every day I get to help others unlock a new piece of who they are and outstretch their perspectives beyond the measures of their mind; possibly beyond limits they have never reached before. To identify […]