What image are you projecting? I don't know about you, but I get exhausted being "on" even when things are going smoothly behind the scenes. After my first depression, I started to call it "putting on the show." I don't want to put on the show anymore. My life feels...
Four Easy Steps to Lower Your Burnout
I'm exhausted, confused, feeling like a blank slate. These are my first signs of burnout. I stare at my computer not knowing what to do and not wanting to do a damn thing. Then guess what happens? I start to beat myself up. "Nobody likes you." "You're a hot mess."...
How to Say NO to Work Trauma and Thrive
Trauma can show up in ways you never expect. Did you ever think it would be a player in business? In a world where we're taught to keep professional life and personal life separate, trauma making a cameo in your work day can be especially jarring. As a heart-centered...
Three Things Human Design Has Given Me
Human Design? What in the world is Human Design? I remember when my friend, Lisa Caruso of JoyWelle, first mentioned this to me. She said it was very complex and interesting. Hmmm… Intriguing, but nothing I needed. Then the Universe stepped in (as she often does). I...
Fear: What It Means and How to Embrace It
What are you afraid of? Being rejected… Feeling stupid... Moving to a space of insecurity... Being negatively judged... Failing... Or is it that you're not valuable at all? Fear is a beast, isn't it? The monster creeps into your brain making a mess out of the well...
What It Really Means to Be a Consultant
My days as a consultant are different than I expected. Let's be real - I had no idea what to expect when I went out on my own. People tell you the scary stuff. Honestly, I said some of these to myself. And I undoubtedly said it to other entrepreneurs. (Sorry...
Success Celebration
Do you take the time to celebrate success? Not just the "got a new job" or "bought a new home" kind of milestone event. The every day success that brought you joy, yet you weren't sure anyone would care. Should you make a big deal of it? The answer is yes. Absolutely...
Women Supporting Women
Women are incredible! (Not biased with that, I swear.) I’ve always been amazed by what women can do. When I found myself in sales 18+ years ago, it felt strange. The only person I compete with is myself; I strive to be better than I was the day before. How can someone...