Do You have “The Look”? Do you remember the song, “You got the Look” by Prince? It’s all centered around the interaction of a man and woman focused on outer appearance (check it out on YouTube when you get a chance.) This video was an over the top expression of this surface interaction and the…
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In my ten years of confidence coaching female leaders and business owners—and as one myself—I’ve seen firsthand how crucial confidence coaching is for women who want to create a fulfilling career or business. By the time many clients come to me, they’re juggling demanding careers, family responsibilities, and often personal health challenges, from peri-menopause to…
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December. It’s a month that can stir up a whirlwind of emotions. While many people look forward to the holidays, there’s a significant number of us who find this time of year incredibly difficult. If you’re someone who dreads the encroaching festivities, you’re not alone. Embracing New Perspectives The holidays often come loaded with expectations—on…
I know how it feels to be crying my eyes out, yet again, over someone that I’ve tried to get over but still loved. Breakups are not only hard, the loss of a relationship can often be just as painful as actually losing a loved one. It makes sense – this person that you loved…
Being alone is often misunderstood and stigmatized in our society. Many people associate being alone with loneliness and isolation, but it is essential to recognize that being alone can be a valuable and enriching experience. This article will explore the art of being alone, its benefits, and how to cultivate a healthy relationship with solitude….
A client asked me a question the other day. It’s one which I’ve been asked scores of times over the years, albeit it usually by people interviewing me. ‘What is the difference between values and goals?’ I usually go into a rather long-winded answer about values being internal and what defines us as human beings….
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[Note: This is an updated article originally posted in March 2015] Many people are much closer to living their life purpose than they think. Yet there’s a myth that can blind us to our deeper purpose … The faulty thinking goes something like this: “I just need to know exactly what I’m here to do….
Authenticity used to feel like an abstract, impossible concept to me—one of those words people toss around without really understanding what it means. I certainly didn’t. If I’m honest, it felt safer to be a chameleon. I became and did what I thought others wanted. Which led to a lot of peacekeeping, people-pleasing, and co-dependency. At the…
Have you ever caught yourself telling the same story about your life—one filled with familiar struggles, limitations, or frustrations? Maybe it’s a version of, “I always get stuck at this point,” or, “This is just how things are for me.” We all do this. I’ve done it myself, and I see it often with my clients. But…
Sometimes I just don’t feel like it. I don’t feel like rejoicing. I don’t feel like worshipping. I don’t feel like even talking to God. I’m tired. I’m physically exhausted. I’m emotionally exhausted. David felt this way, too. In Psalm 31, David talks about how exhausted he is. “I am in distress; my eyes grow…
