Men & Self-Protection This week, I want to address the topic of self-protection with a focus on men: how they think about their job identity and interact with others at work quite differently than women. It’s critical for self-awareness and social understanding that we know how our behavior impacts others by learning about all vantage points and experiences. As an executive coach for 27 years, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with men in pursuit of leadership growth,

Lay Down Your Sword & Shield: Magnetize the Relationships You Want Ladies, we've been taught to achieve success by projecting a polished image, regardless of how we feel at that moment. We are the queens of multitasking, achieving, and pleasing others. We get sh*t done. We control, fix, and manage. All of this requires a hardened exterior, sometimes referred to as armor, to protect the soft, flowing, creative, and emotional parts of ourselves. Ask yourself a few questions: A

Stop Playing Small: How to Overcome Self-Sabotage in Work and Relationships Picture this: Your boss approaches you with a fantastic opportunity to pitch a new idea to the executive team. It could lead to a big promotion, a raise, and a lot of positive attention. However, you freeze and hesitate. You find yourself questioning your abilities, feeling paranoid, and worrying about potential failure. Instead of taking the chance, you let the opportunity pass you by. You've just e

What do you desire most? Have you ever allowed yourself to think about what your heart desires beyond what is rational and practical?

Our values represent how we sort out what is important and what is not.