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The Power of Strengths-Based Leadership Development
Do you really know who you are as a leader? Far too often, we step into leadership because we excelled at our last role. Maybe we were...
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Jun 97 min read
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New Leadership Skills: Embracing a Human-Centered Future
Even if you’ve never watched Grey’s Anatomy , there’s a scene that captures something important about leadership. Dr. Cristina Yang,...
kawkapc
Jun 69 min read
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The Defiant Path: Leading a Life That’s Truly Yours
We don’t like defiance. Not in teenagers, not in colleagues, not in ourselves. It disrupts. Refuses. Challenges the norm. And yet,...
kawkapc
Jun 34 min read
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Self-Empathy: Taking Your Power Back
“When you do not seek or need external approval, you are at your most powerful.” — Caroline Myss The Empathy Reflex, and Its Hidden Trap...
kawkapc
Jun 15 min read
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From Perfectionism to Presence: Reclaiming Your Enough-ness
Is there a difference between healthy striving and perfectionism? Absolutely. One is rooted in growth. The other, in fear . As Anne...
kawkapc
May 256 min read
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Why Leaders Need Both Empathy and Perspective-Taking (and How to Do It)
Why slowing down, asking better questions, and being present still changes everything. In leadership, we often talk about communication,...
kawkapc
May 167 min read
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Courageous Conversations: The Shift from Reflex to Reflection
You’ve felt it before, that moment where everything in you wants to speak up, but something holds you back. Maybe it’s fear of conflict,...
kawkapc
May 115 min read
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The Power of Living In-Between
I’ve always felt a quiet envy toward people who could introduce themselves with just one word."I'm a doctor.""I'm a photographer.""I'm a...
kawkapc
May 35 min read
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Nature as Leadership Strategy: Cultivating Strength, Perspective, and Resilience
“Studying the impact of the natural world on the brain is actually a scandalous ly new i dea.”— Richard Louv, author of Last Child in...
kawkapc
Apr 296 min read
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Unavailable on Purpose: From Always-On to Intentionally Off
Have you ever noticed how being constantly available to others ends up hurting you? We say yes out of habit, reply instantly, stay...
kawkapc
Apr 226 min read
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The Craving for Freedom
We all long for freedom. Not just political or physical freedom, but the kind that lives quietly inside us. But what is freedom, really?...
kawkapc
Apr 137 min read
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Learning to Lead Again (And Again and Again): The Myth of Certainty
Good leaders never stop learning. Great leaders, the kind who leave a positive lasting impact not just on organizations, but on people’s...
kawkapc
Apr 58 min read
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Transformational Leadership, One Conversation at a Time
Whether we speak or remain silent, show up or withdraw, every action, or inaction, sends a message. Communication isn’t just about what...
kawkapc
Apr 38 min read
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What is Creative Leadership?
The word "creativity" derives from the Latin creare , meaning "to make," and the Greek krínein , meaning "to fulfill." We can approach...
kawkapc
Feb 186 min read
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Emotional Intelligence: The Game-Changer for Career and Life
How do we reconnect with ourselves and each other? What is the universal language that unites human experience? The ability to name our...
kawkapc
Feb 177 min read
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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,...
kawkapc
Feb 36 min read
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What Is The Meaning Of Thriving?
Thriving and happiness are often used synonymously, but positive psychology distinguishes them in meaningful ways. Ha ppin ess is...
kawkapc
Jan 296 min read
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You Are Not Your Thoughts
Pay close attention, what I’m about to share could free you from years of unnecessary stress, doubt, and emotional fatigue. In simple...
kawkapc
Jan 266 min read
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The Leadership Skill We Don’t Talk About Enough: Navigating Dichotomies, Nuance, and Paradox
Navigating today’s leadership landscape requires new leadership skills , it's not just about solving problems but about mastering the...
kawkapc
Dec 14, 20245 min read
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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.”...
kawkapc
Dec 11, 20245 min read
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