Toxic Jobs Don’t Just Burn You Out—They Rewire You
If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at 3 a.m., mentally composing emails you haven’t even received yet, congratulations—you are not “bad at stress.” Your nervous system is simply responding, quite intelligently, to an environment that feels unsafe. This is important, so let’s say it clearly:Toxic workplaces don’t just make you unhappy. They train your […]
The Power of Naming: Finding Yourself After Workplace Trauma
Let’s start here: healing begins with truth. Not the polished, intellectual kind of truth we use in meetings or on LinkedIn—but the kind that lives deep in your body. The kind that sighs in relief when you finally stop pretending everything’s fine. If you’ve experienced harm at work—gaslighting, exclusion, overwork, being devalued or dismissed—you may […]
Why You Dread Monday (And It’s Not What You Think): The Truth About Workplace Trauma
What Is Workplace Trauma, Exactly? Think of trauma as what happens when your nervous system gets stuck in the “on” position. It’s not just about bad things happening at work—it’s about experiences that overwhelm your ability to process them, leaving your stress response system perpetually activated, like a car alarm that won’t shut off. Workplace […]
Ditch the Facade: How to Nail Job Interviews by Being Your True Self
Are you dreading that big job interview coming up? I get it – the whole process can feel like stepping into the spotlight, desperately trying to be our “best selves” while secretly wondering if we’re good enough. It’s enough to make a heart palpitate! But here’s the thing, – the secret to nailing those common […]
How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself at Life’s Crossroads
When you come to a fork in your life’s road, it’s tempting to agonize over making the “correct” choice. But here’s a secret: the exact route you take matters far less than the mindset you bring to the journey. Every step is a chance to consult your inner Sage, checking that your path aligns with […]
Leadership Growth Requires Giving Up Control
Great leaders know when to step aside. — Tara Jaye Frank New leaders (sometimes not so new!) often struggle with giving up control and allowing their team members to do what they need to. There are a couple common reasons for that. The first reason is lack of trust. This happens often when a leader […]
Win Fast, Win Often
To help people believe they can achieve victory, put them in a position to experience small successes. John C Maxwell It is easy to take the time to celebrate big milestones but so often we as teams and individuals forget to celebrate the small wins. That is a big mistake! If you want […]
What to Do with Those Weaknesses?
Jennifer is a big vision leader. She knows that about herself. One of her top strengths is “Futuristic.” Put her in a room, let her loose on an idea and she will tell you what is ahead years down the road. She loves to think about the future. At the end of a brainstorming session […]
Why Leaders Need to Choose Their Brand
I don’t know how many times I have heard this story from clients when I ask them what they want next in their career…”I don’t really know. I just started on this career path and did what needed to be done. I kept getting promoted and just fell into my next position.” To be […]
Can Love Conquer Stress?
Close your eyes for a minute and remember times in your life when you felt love. It could be the first time you held your child, those joyful, intense days of a first love, that moment you picked out and brought home an adorable kitty or puppy. This very simple exercise has lowered the […]