Five of my favorite public speaking tips
Like most of the little girls and boys who took dance classes growing up, the first time I appeared on stage, I was wearing a tutu and tap shoes. After that, my main public performances came in the form of scholastic and academic productions and musicals with my middle and …
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The subtle switch from exhaustion to flow
Have you heard of the concept of your “Zone of Genius”? The term was coined in one of my favorite coaching books, The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. Hendricks describes your Zone of Genius as the sweet spot where each of us operates at our best and enjoys our work …
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The antidote to hustle culture
Recently I was watching a TikTok where a coach was describing the 6 things he does every year to ensure he lives an epic life. I’m sure you’ve seen these kinds of videos or read these kinds of posts—the ones that purport to hand you a formula for living the …
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Don’t listen to the experts
Today I’m stopping by with a quick PSA. This is a subject that I have spoken extensively about to clients and friends. It’s the subject of expertise and what advice is worth taking and what advice is worth ditching when it comes to your personal and professional development. You know …
Read MoreA better way to make decisions in your business and career
Your business, much like your life, is shaped by a series of decisions. You build it choice by choice, day by day, year by year. Most people never stop to examine HOW they make decisions. They focus instead on finding the “right answer” each time, which is a recipe for …
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How to craft a life well-lived
Hi friend, When was the last time you woke up feeling inspired and excited to start your day? Do you know how to focus your energy and prioritize your time so you have more fun day-to-day and build a legacy you can be proud of? Oprah says that the most …
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It’s just a phase
Hi friend, Last time I popped into your inbox, I was talking all about how to use the moon cycle to help you plan your month and achieve your goals. I even created a free workbook to help you map out your month according to the moon’s phases, so you …
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How to use the moon cycle to plan your month
If you’ve hung around me for any length of time, you know that I grew up watching the X-Files; I am fascinated by the mysterious, mystical, and unexplained aspects of our world. As an adult, that’s translated into a decades-long exploration of spirituality, mysticism, and studies of cosmic intelligence, archetypes, …
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Three of my home office tools to maximize productivity
Working from home can be a drag sometimes, am I right? I think a lot of us who came up working in corporate offices, probably dreamed about the days we could work from home. In this fantasy, working from home includes leisurely naps, walks outside, casual food preparation, and breaks …
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Why you should act like a leader in your everyday life
This past weekend, I gave a talk to a group of creative women celebrating International Women’s Day. We gathered inside a beautiful design studio (Studio Broad in downtown Stanton, Virginia) and enjoyed the company of like-minded souls, despite the pouring rain and fog. I had been invited to give a …
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