Earlier this week, I posted an article about mindset vs. energy and it sparked so many interesting conversations and connections. Thank you for that. As I mentioned in the article,…
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The Slow Leak: What I Learned When My Energy Wasn’t Mine Anymore
It was the spring of 2023, and calling it an interesting year is an understatement. I was starting to discover what I really wanted to do with Change Coaches, switching…
Below the Surface: Conflict — What’s Really Going On (and How to Work It Out)
I remember that day vividly. I was talking to a newer friend when I made a joke that she didn’t appreciate. I was genuinely surprised. It was a joke that…
The Version of Me I Almost Never Became — And the One You Might Be Missing Out On
I was at the Chicago Pride Parade. It’s not something I always do, but this one felt important. It was the first one my new partner and I had done…
The Skill That’s Quietly Atrophying
Something I keep hearing from coaches and leaders right now: “I’m doing everything right. And something is still missing.” Coaches who are asking powerful questions, listening actively, showing up consistently,…
The Shift Nobody Has Named Yet — And Why Most People Are Still Operating From the Last One
The other day, I had coffee with someone from my past. Someone I’ve known across many chapters of life, but don’t see often. For most of those chapters, this person…
Below the Surface Relationships: How to build them, why they matter more than you think, and what to do when they go awry
A few years ago, I did something I never thought I would. I started a friendship diary. A couple of months later, it evolved into a full relationship diary. It…
Signs You Need a Transformation — and Why Most People Abandon It Too Soon
Most people think they need a change. What they actually need is a transformation. And there’s a significant difference. A change is a tweak. A transformation is a questioning of…
When Everything Feels Fragile: What Grounded Leadership Looks Like Right Now
I wasn’t expecting much from the bus ride. I was on my way to the museum for an artist’s date. It was something I had carved out intentionally for myself….
Pride Month Special – Tapping into Superpowers
An action that I often do during Pride month is to tell my coming-out story. I’ve told this story many times and even brought it up last month in my…