As a mission-driven, high-achieving woman, hitting pause can feel counterintuitive. We’re wired to create impact, to keep moving, to do. So, when I made the decision to take a two-month sabbatical for personal and family reasons, it wasn’t easy. But what if stepping back could be the most powerful move forward? When we allow ourselves […]
Transformational Author in the Making? Have you ever felt like the chapters of your life were leading you somewhere deeper—but you weren’t quite sure where? That’s exactly how I felt over a decade ago, sitting in on the final session of a powerful Transformational Author Experience facilitated by Christine Kloser[1]. It was as if the […]
Have you ever stopped to consider the true power and influence you hold? Not just as a CEO, bestselling author, or high-profile speaker—but as a mother, partner, sister, daughter, friend, or colleague. Every day, through simple conversations and small actions, you have the potential to shape lives, uplift spirits, and spark positive change. Imagine how […]
I invite you to ask yourself the question, What would I do if I had no fear? Notice what comes up. You may get a message “Leave my job.” “Leave my marriage.” “Start that business I’ve been wanting to for awhile.” If you get a message, then notice how your body feels when you receive […]
At a recent retreat, one of the commitments I made was to gift myself a mini-sabbatical. This meant taking Mondays and Fridays off through July and August to do what I wished, and to free myself from work-related activities. As an entrepreneur, I often don’t take large blocks of time off during the summer as […]
A chameleon is a salamander that is able to change the color of its skin so it blends into an environment it enters. It does this to camouflage itself, and also to display aggressiveness toward other chameleons in certain situations. For many years I was a chameleon. I entered environments and based on the signals […]
In a previous post I shared the attributes of a Balanced and Mindful Leader, one being “Understands the importance of work/life balance and models it for others http://creativelivingcommunity.com/balanced-and-mindful-leadership-what-do-you-think/. So how can you integrate work-life balance into your own life and model it for others in the workplace? Here are some suggestions: Personally: Count up the […]
I believe it’s time for a new type of leader, and a new type of organizational culture; one that focuses on people, understanding, and collaboration; instead of money, results, and competition. … This is the first in a series of blog posts on balanced and mindful leadership. In my coaching with business and professional women […]
Burnout and extreme stress are on the rise globally. The Japanese even have a word for what can result from extreme stress “karoshi” or death from overwork[1]. International cross-cultural studies[2] show that those in the helping professions (e.g. social workers, nurses, physicians, development professionals), and high achievers, are at higher risk for burnout than the […]
The occasion of International Women’s Day provides us with an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate all those amazing women throughout history who have improved the lot of women world-wide, from getting the vote to enabling women to own their own property. It is also a time for us as women to celebrate ourselves. So […]