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What Is Happiness? The Simple Brilliance of a Complex State
A much-discussed and often worn-out topic, and yet, one that holds a quiet, awe-worthy brilliance in how its deep complexity can,...
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Mar 28, 20258 min read


The New Leadership Skills for a Thriving Non-Profit Sector
Thriving Non-Profit? Sounds like an oxymoron. If you're an Executive Director or CEO of one, you know exactly what I mean. In a sector...
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Feb 23, 20258 min read


How Do I Get Over Imposter Syndrome?
Imposter syndrome is the persistent feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evident success. It convinces us that we are frauds,...
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Feb 3, 20256 min read


Setting Boundaries with Confidence: A Path to Healthier Relationships
What if setting boundaries in a clear and compassionate way was not only possible but also empowering? Imagine feeling confident ,...
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Jan 15, 20257 min read


Burnout Recovery & Prevention: A Strengths-Based Approach
If you’ve experienced burnout yourself, you know that true recovery requires a new way of living rather than just pushing through obstacles.
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Jan 9, 20257 min read


The Difficult Art of Listening to Silence
Does this sound familiar? On the way from the car to the office, there’s a bench she’s never noticed. One morning Emma sits down “just for a second.” No phone. The city keeps moving; she doesn’t. In that small pocket of nothing, a simple clarity surfaces: cancel two meetings, make one hard call, apologize for yesterday’s edge. Ten minutes of silence gives her day back. Is this just another article about mindfulness? Silence and mindfulness are related, but not the same. Silen
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Dec 30, 20247 min read


Negotiations: Tap Into Your Strengths for Better Outcomes
Negotiation is often misunderstood. Many people associate it with hard bargaining, competition, and even confrontation. But in today’s...
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Dec 30, 20245 min read


What is the Inner Development Guide?
As a coach, I often find myself reflecting on what it truly takes to create meaningful change in ourselves, our teams, and the world around us. The challenges we face today - climate change, inequality, mental health crises - can feel overwhelming. Despite having a clear vision of what needs to change, progress often stalls. Why? I believe the answer lies in how we approach personal growth and leadership. The Inner Development Guide (IDG) framework offers a new way forward.
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Dec 16, 20244 min read


Transforming Conflict: A Path to Courageous Leadership
As a coach, I see the hidden opportunities in conflict every day. Many clients come to me saying, “I have a situation I need help with.”...
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Dec 11, 20245 min read


How to Survive the Holiday Season
The holiday season can feel like a test of endurance. There is pressure from so many directions: family expectations, social invitations, cultural or religious assumptions, financial strain, and the endless comparison machine of social media. It all can feel like a sociological experiment in how much pressure a human nervous system can absorb. Surveys consistently show that a majority of people report heightened anxiety, depression, and financial stress at this time of year,
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Dec 8, 20246 min read


Is Change Possible? Can People Really Change?
Neuroscience provides a clear and compelling answer to the question, "Can people change?" The answer is an emphatic yes, rooted in the...
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Dec 8, 20243 min read


Emigration: The Challenge and Gift of Letting Go
Can we lose ourselves? Can we find ourselves again? Yes, and yes. In Luis Felipe Lomelí’s haunting micro story El Emigrante , a single...
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Dec 7, 20244 min read
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