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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Let’s talk about to-do lists
Let’s talk about to-do lists! Love them? Hate them? Carry one like an albatross around your neck? If you’re like most people I know, you loOoOove the feeling of checking something off your list…but you haAaAate the fact that you never cross off EVERYTHING. Cause let’s be honest…that unfinished shit …
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The difference between professional and personal leadership
Today, I want to talk about the difference between professional and personal leadership. The reason this feels relevant to you and me—the high-achieving, creative, and ambitious folks that I work with, chat with, and am friends with—is that most of us are leaders whether we have that title or not. …
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3 witchy and woo-woo ways to strengthen your business and leadership
Happy Halloween! In the spirit of the season, today I want to share 3 of my favorite witchy and woo-woo tools for strengthening your leadership and business. I love sharing these kinds of tools with my clients because they’re such a powerful antidote to traditional business thinking and decision-making. Most lessons …
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Getting the goal doesn’t always feel good
When was the last time you unlocked a new level of success in your business……and instead of feeling fantastic and proud of yourself, you nose-dived into anxiety and self-doubt? For me, it was two weeks ago, when I submitted an application to a speaking engagement that’s been on my list …
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The moment you’ve been waiting for
Here it is, folks: The moment you’ve all been waiting for. If I’ve tempted you to open this email, my work is almost done. Now I will hand you the control switch— Here you go. It’s in your hands. You now possess the power to do the work that excites …
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Lessons from a dream at the end of the world
A few weeks ago, I had a dream that the world was ending. I was sitting in an apartment building with my family, watching the rain pummel our windows. Outside, the town was starting to fill with water. I learned that epic floods were going to cover the world. Hundreds of …
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3 practical ways to practice self-love this Valentine’s Day
When you think about going on a date with yourself, what image comes to mind? For me, this idea conjures visions of leisurely bubble baths, buying yourself a dozen long-stemmed roses, or checking into an AirBnB for a long weekend. I don’t know about you, but I personally don’t relate …
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Why I don’t care about my post-baby weight gain (advice for giving fewer f*cks enclosed)
Do you ever waste time and energy beating yourself up about something you think you *should* change—but in your heart of hearts, you KNOW it isn’t a good use of your time? For as long as I can remember, I’ve tried to hide, suck in, or flatten the look of my …
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How to bounce back after postponing or letting go of a goal
Let’s face it: Just because we work hard to create something in our business or life DOESN’T mean we get the solution we want when we want it. Delays, sidetracking, and postponements are inevitable parts of the creation process. Sometimes, the wisest use of your energy is to hit pause …
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