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It’s Okay to Disappoint People

How do you feel about disappointment? Many of us, myself included, focus on not disappointing others while at the same time protecting ourselves from being disappointed. As I’ve been looking at this more deeply, I’m amazed by how much stress, fear, and worry I experience in my attempts to avoid the disappointment of those around […]

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Embracing Paradox Brings Us Together

Embracing paradox is all about accepting that more than one thing can be true at the same time.  This is essential for us to do within our teams, families, communities, and the world for a number of reasons. Why is Embracing Paradox so Important? So many aspects of life and work are paradoxical, especially these […]

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How Do You Forgive Yourself?

How do you forgive yourself, especially when you feel shame and regret about things you have done in the past? Dealing with shame and regret isn’t easy. And forgiving yourself can be extremely difficult when you live in constant guilt and regret. Many of us carry hard, hurtful emotions that build with us as time […]

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The Power of Listening

How well do you listen to the people around you? Listening can be challenging, especially these days, but the power of listening is so important. When we listen, it allows us to better understand ourselves and other people too. However, with all of the distractions around us and within our own heads, it’s incredible that […]

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Are You Jealous of Other People’s Success?

How do you feel when you see or hear about the success of others? If you’re anything like me, you probably have some mixed emotions, especially if you’re going through struggles and challenges in your life. I often find myself excited and inspired by the success of others, especially the people closest to me. However, […]

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The Importance of Self-Trust

How well do you trust yourself? For most of us, myself included, self-trust can be tricky. Many of us second guess ourselves. We don’t listen to our gut, trust our instincts, or we hang onto negative memories or regrets from the past. These things and others can make it difficult for us to trust ourselves […]

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Being Bold : What Does it Mean to You?

What does being bold mean to you?  Bold people are daring and courageous—they’re not afraid to break the rules. They have their own identity and are willing to express it.  Are you that type of person? Do you consider yourself bold? Some of us do, but most people I know and work with, myself included, […]

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Your Feelings Matter

Do you struggle with honoring and embracing your emotions?  I know I do, as do many of us. I also find it challenging to acknowledge that my feelings matter just as much as anyone else’s. While I don’t tend to hold back from sharing my feelings, opinions, and desires, I have learned from other people […]

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Are You Bringing Your Whole Self to Work?

To truly succeed professionally and navigate the myriad of challenges we face these days, we must be willing to bring our whole selves to the work that we do. This means showing up authentically, leading with humility, and remembering that we’re vulnerable, imperfect human beings doing the best we can. It’s also about having the courage […]

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Honor Your Emotions

Do you know how to honor your emotions? I sometimes find it challenging to honor (and actually feel) my own emotions – especially if what I feel seems at odds with other people or my emotions don’t seem “appropriate” for the situation.  I’m not someone who tends to hold back from sharing my honest opinions, […]

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