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AVVI Journal
Reflections, insights, and practices to support your inner journey.


Healing the Past = Choosing the Future You Want
Healing the Past = Choosing the Future You Want People often ask why our coaching philosophy emphasizes emotional healing as a basis for career and leadership development, personal transformation, and growth. In over 27 years of working with both men and women, we consistently see that an individual's willingness to heal past emotional trauma correlates with adopting new coping skills, a strong sense of inner strength, and resilience. Research has also found a direct link bet

Christine Grimm
5 min read


The Art of Speaking Up: Communication Strategies for Stronger Relationships
The Art of Speaking Up: Communication Strategies for Stronger Relationships Are you feeling unheard and silenced in your relationships? Do you find it difficult to express your thoughts and emotions, fearing the judgment of others? Communication is the cornerstone of all relationships, be it personal or professional. It is crucial to speak up and convey your opinions, feelings, and thoughts to establish and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. Overcome your fear of

Christine Grimm
2 min read


How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything
How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything Martha Beck is credited with coining the quote, “How you do anything is how you do everything.” This quotation has been widely used in coaching programs, training seminars, motivational talks, and many books. It would suggest that how you manage most situations, challenges, or other experiences in your life is probably a good indication of how you handle almost all the occurrences in your life. That said, a good way to break this d

Christine Grimm
3 min read


Taking Care of You When You're Overwhelmed
We've all been there. That moment when you feel so overwhelmed with everything that you “have to do” that you don't know where to start....

Christine Grimm
2 min read


Getting to Know Your Intuition
Getting to Know Your Intuition Imagine tapping into the guidance of your intuition — an extraordinary tool that always has your best in mind. Unlike all the people you probably trust and rely on for advice, your intuition is designed to help you navigate life's intricacies with your soul’s purpose at the forefront. Anyone else is tethered to another worldview and agenda. They can’t help it, it’s the way humans work. Listening to the inner bestie — and then actually acting on

Christine Grimm
4 min read
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