The only person I ever can control is me.  I know this. I share this with my clients. Yet, in my role as a mother, I somehow blocked this from my knowledge. I had to come back to realizing that my children cannot give me what I need. Good or bad. I must be responsible for […]

Despite the fact that your nose sits right above your mouth, most of the time, you cannot smell your own breath. Someone else can come near you and immediately smell if your breath is foul, but you can’t pick up on it on your own.  I find this so interesting.  And it relates so well […]

This week I am on vacation — on what was supposed to be a sort of sabbatical. A time alone by myself to reflect and tackle some projects in a big way. I planned some major goals for myself that I was super excited about because I knew there would be no distractions. I would […]

“Ok, but if I take a shower, do I have to wash my body?” This was the response I received from my child when I asked him for the third time to go take a shower.  Immediately I found this comment hilarious because it struck me as an example of how we begrudgingly go through […]

Recently I was on a coaching session for myself, when I told my coach “I struggle with indecision. I get caught up in indecision and struggle to take action.” Yes! This can still happen to you even when you are actively being coached. Because we are all works in progress. The amazing thing that came […]

Indulgent emotions often feel familiar or “true” because we embrace them and welcome them into our live quite frequently. They become a regular part of our way of thinking and we start to accept them as just the way things are. Let’s take confusion over making a decision as an example. To be more specific […]

In today’s special podcast, I interview realtor Sam Staskal who recently shared a video of her laughing at herself over an embarrassing situation. The video went viral for so many reasons because of the connection people felt when watching.  In our raw conversation, Sam shares about the experience of laughing in the moment, what it […]

Does showing up for work suck the life right out of you?  Does showing up for work suck the life right out of you?  Do you wish there was more for you?  It’s not too late to make a change. In fact, I encourage you to do, but first, take time to know why you […]

I want to challenge you to take a look at what is holding you back and why you can’t move forward with growing your coaching practice because you haven’t yet found your voice as a coach.  ​ ​Here are three reasons you might find it challenging: ​ ​ 1. You are struggling to believe in yourself […]

Looking to the past to guide your future will not take you very far, because your past self doesn’t know what you need for the future. You have to learn how to create the thoughts that will carry you forward, that will create change, and help you conquer your fears. You have to learn how […]

Operating your business on your own can be challenging enough but as a woman, your menstrual cycle can complicate things. It can make decision making more stressful. It can wear down your energy and clarity. It can wipe out full days of productive action. But knowing it is coming and acknowledging the impact it has […]

Think of trying on new thoughts just like trying on clothes. Sometimes you walk into the dressing room and are so blown away by the outfit you don’t even want to take it off. Do you know what I mean? I have walked up to the checkout counter before and asked them to scan an […]