MLK Day: Legacy, Leadership, and the Questions We Still Carry
Every year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we pause to remember a man, a movement, and a moment in history that reshaped the moral direction of our country. We quote his words. We share his dream. We honor his courage. But beneath the familiarity of his most famous lines is a deeper, more unsettling […]
The Problem Isn’t Your Goals — It’s the Story Behind Them
Why leadership alignment starts with rewriting the inner narrative, not just chasing better outcomes. Have you ever driven for miles on the highway and suddenly realized you don’t remember the last several exits? You weren’t asleep at the wheel—you were just following a route so familiar, you stopped noticing the scenery—no need to […]
Start with Self: The Clarity Most Leaders Skip
Before you plan your year, stop and ask: Who am I becoming? January has a way of rushing us. New goals. New calendars. More pressure to optimize everything that didn’t go perfectly last year. Leaders are especially vulnerable to this. We are wired to move, fix, decide, and drive momentum. But here’s the […]
The Year-End Debrief: What You Leave, What You Carry
Every December, high-capacity leaders feel the pull to sprint toward the finish line. New goals. Fresh strategies. A better, stronger year ahead. Planning feels productive. It feels responsible. And — if we’re honest — it feels far easier than pausing long enough to notice what the year has already taken out of you. But here’s […]
Redefining Rest: Smart Ways to Lead Powerfully When You’re Not ‘On’
As the demands of leadership rise, rest has become more than a wellness trend. It’s a lifeline — and often the very thing leaders avoid. Because the word ‘rest’ is a complicated concept for many leaders. We talk about it. We encourage it and post about it. Yet when it’s time to actually slow down, […]
What Growth Always Asks of You
Some people help you lay the foundation. Others help you raise the roof. And then there comes a moment when growth asks something else of you: Let go. Because your next level is bigger, it will ask more of you — and something different. It’s a truth many leaders resist until they find […]
What Are You Really Celebrating?
Success isn’t always public or showy. It doesn’t have to come with awards, plaques, or visible reminders. It’s year-end, and everyone seems to be shouting about how they’re “finishing strong.” Closing deals. Hitting numbers. Posting gratitude lists, photo collages, and highlight reels. And while there’s nothing wrong with celebrating wins, many of the leaders I […]
Executive Burnout: Hidden Dangers and the Power of Professional Coaching
56% of executives experienced burnout in 2024, and 43% of companies …
Mastering Purposeful Growth: Achieve Big Without Burning Out
Sustainable growth requires something most leaders overlook: permission. Permission to …
From Stuck to Strategic: How One Leader Reclaimed Confidence and Elevated Her Impact
When Jordan, a Managing Director of a large non-profit, first reached out, she wasn’t …