If you had told me a few years ago that I’d be releasing my own set of affirmation cards, I’d have rolled my eyes. But life as always, is full of unexpected turns. I’m writing today with a heart that’s slightly nervous and also excited, to announce something incredibly personal. I’m a published author. My new […]
Your confidence can vanish the second something goes wrong. You hit one rough patch, you get one piece of critical feedback, and suddenly the whole thing wobbles. For a long time I assumed that meant I just needed to believe in myself harder. What I found instead is that most of us were sold a […]
The Problem Manager Sarah Thompson sat in her car, her hands gripping the steering wheel tightly. She stared at the imposing glass building in front of her, feeling a knot of dread form in her stomach. Another day at Innovatech Solutions meant another day of walking on eggshells around her manager, Mark Stevens. As the […]
In a recent coaching session, a high-achieving entrepreneur–let’s call her Penelope–came to me with a problem. Penelope prided herself on handling anything that came her way. She was the go-to problem solver, always ready to handle anything. I’ve even once seen her in a situation where her friend’s child fell and hit his head. Penelope […]
Imagine this: You’ve just achieved something significant—a promotion, a high grade, a public award for your work. Instead of basking in the glow of your accomplishment, a nagging voice in your head whispers, “You don’t deserve this. They’re going to find out you’re a fraud.” Congrats, you‘re in the land of Imposter Syndrome. Imposter Syndrome […]
In a world increasingly obsessed with the pursuit of happiness and positivity, we often encounter the well-meaning mantra: “Just be grateful for what you have.” On the surface, this seems like sound advice. Gratitude, after all, is a powerful emotion, capable of transforming our outlook on life and elevating our mental well-being. However, there’s a […]
Have you ever felt like you knew what you were doing really needed to change, but…you just couldn’t? This might be the most common problem that clients come to me for help with. They’re not happy with their lives, and they know it. They’re stuck. It’s like they’re in a tug of war with themselves. […]
Two years ago, I posted about how I hated when people told me, “you got this.” It was hard for me to articulate exactly why, but the phrase had always rubbed me the wrong way. I immediately got all kinds of reactions from people. The worst ones comments were: the guy who told me that […]
We've all been there when someone has criticized something we did, how we looked, or even who we are. No one enjoys being told that they're wrong, and it certainly doesn't feel good to see someone else's disapproval of us. Criticism can feel painful, especially if it's delivered harshly. And yet, receiving criticism is occasionally […]
A life coach helps you understand yourself better so you can make different choices. They show you how you think, and how it limits you. They'll then help you to shift your mindset (thinking and beliefs) to better support your goals. Now here's the official definition: A life coach is a mental wellness professional who […]
