5 days agoGetting to the bottom of your valuesValues used to be simple. You did what you were supposed to do and you were where you came from. Today many of us live in our heads or in a fight-flight-freeze state, have intersectional identities, career hop and live 9 lives. …Values2 min readValues2 min read
Mar 5Are you doing too much?Are you doing too much? …Are you a people pleaser? Do you struggle to say “no” or shape others’ expectations? …Do you clean up others’ messes or compensate for shortcomings? …Are you the go-to fixer or support without receiving the same in return? …Do you do a lot of work…Wellness2 min readWellness2 min read
Feb 26Impostor Syndrome SOS: Release YourselfPssst, high performer. Tired of trying to prove yourself? Of impostor syndrome? Of burnout, or work-induced emotional rollercoasters? Of people pleasing, or being everything to everyone? Or trying to win, win approval, or even do the right thing? Credit to LifeHikes (by way of my colleague Jason Frazell) for this…Success2 min readSuccess2 min read
Feb 18Yes to no pleaseSaying no is a dynamite skill. No supports clarity. Especially when you’re a yes to something else… No is self-affirming. You’re honoring your needs, desires and boundaries. No is honest. Even if it’s hard to hear, it invites dialogue and problem solving. More time, more energy, more transparency, more freedom…Emotional Intelligence3 min readEmotional Intelligence3 min read
Feb 13On fire for your work lately?With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you might be wondering… What would feeling passionate about my work look like? How about… Jumping out of bed to start (not with stress, but with positive anticipation or excitement) Looking at your calendar thinking something along the lines of: Yassss. Hurrah!!! I get…Passion3 min readPassion3 min read
Feb 6Shake off your winter dilly dalliesGot a case of winter dilly dallies? (Procrastination, nebulous or non-committal goals, “quiet quitting” and dips in motivation… starting in February after the new year rush, or continuing from before) Your instinct that you need “more discipline?” That everyone’s going better faster harder? That you’re being “lazy and unfocused?” That…Motivation2 min readMotivation2 min read
Jan 30One thing to know about your leadership brandLeadership brand refers to how you interact with others to get results. Here’s the thing: If you have any hint of imposter syndrome or you’re working in a culture where your strengths are outside the norm: There’s a good chance you’re showing up in ways that aren’t especially “authentic.” Humans…Leadership2 min readLeadership2 min read
Jan 29Should you stress?Everyone wants less stress. Right? Not necessarily, especially Type A’s, DISC drivers, early entrepreneurs and corporate ladder climbers. If you have a habit of being distressed, in some ways you’re attached to it. You’re wired to “believe in it.” In its inevitableness and value. I’m not saying we can avoid…Stress2 min readStress2 min read
Jan 22An opportunity for trauma informed leadershipGot trauma? I hope you’re getting help, and unfortunately you’re in good company. Trauma can happen to anyone, from vulnerable populations to top leadership levels. As a result, the effects of trauma (beyond obvious and often debilitating mental health issues like PTSD) show up in the workplace in otherwise high…Trauma3 min readTrauma3 min read
Jan 15How to help a friend in a career rutMost of us want basic ingredients of fulfilling and stimulating work, if we see them as possible: To learn and grow personally To enjoy what we do To add felt value, i.e. personally moving/meaningful/pride-building To be respected and treated fairly To avoid negative juju like fear, jealousy and hatred (AKA…Careers3 min readCareers3 min read
