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Why Coaching Matters: Sanity Saving Island of Perspective
When was the last time someone truly listened to you, not to fix, judge, or offer an opinion, but simply to witness you, with openness and without expectation? Many of us go through life feeling unheard, constantly adapting to meet the expectations of others or to navigate the demands placed on us. A coach offers something rare, an opportunity to be fully seen and heard, with empathy and without judgment. In that space, you’re guided to safely explore your unique thought p
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Dec 6, 20246 min read


To Thrive, You Have to Know What Makes You Feel Alive
I was sitting across from my boss at the time, over coffee, telling him I was leaving. In many ways I had been his protégé. It wasn't the easiest mentoring relationship, but he had invested in me, and I think we both knew this conversation mattered. He listened. He accepted. And then he asked what I would do in between jobs. I told him about Annapurna Base Camp. My eyes lid up. The trek had been living in me for a long time. He paused. Then he said he hoped I would find a w
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Apr 124 min read


What Is Quiet Quitting Really? Not Lazy. Just Listening.
What if quiet quitting is the most honest thing we can offer our over-responsible, perfectionist , searching selves? What if it's not quitting at all but regulating, healing, giving in amounts that are sustainable and controlled by you? I've spent over 25 years looking at organizations through a leadership and HR lens. I've studied the engagement surveys, designed People & Culture roadmaps, hired incredible folks and watched them succeed, and chase the next thing. I've led va
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Mar 224 min read
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