THE BEST PRACTICES BOTTLENECK
We often get caught in the "best practices bottleneck" - seeking advice from experts that doesn't apply to our unique business. This leads to analysis paralysis rather than action. The truth is you know yourself best. Instead of following someone else's best practices, just start doing and aim to continuously improve. Meet your audience where they are, build trust in the marketplace, and don't get hung up trying to check every box. Focus on what will drive real growth for your specific business.
What are good coaching questions?
There is not book that can tell you the best coaching question to ask. Instead, I use my gut. My goal is to ask a great coaching questions to help the client learn what's the story behind the way the client is presenting what they are discussing? I want to help the client learn about their own story.
Failed Mediation or Successful Nap?
Not every meditation session goes as planned—and that's okay! Sometimes, what you truly need is a nap. In this post, I reflect on how we can embrace both meditation and rest, dropping into whatever we need in the moment. Meditation isn't about perfection; it's about presence and self-compassion.
Which Tasks Are Really Worth Your Time?
As an executive coach, I often handle tasks beyond client sessions, and I’ve learned that not every task is worth my time. By estimating my “hourly rate”—not in terms of what I’m paid per hour, but in terms of my time’s true value—I know when to outsource work that drains my energy. This perspective helps both me and my clients focus on what matters most. In this post, I explore how to calculate your own hourly rate, why offloading frustrating tasks can boost productivity, and where to find quality freelancers who love the work you’d rather skip.
Uncovering Limiting Beliefs: How to Unlearn Your Learned Helplessness
The other day, I let my black lab rescue, Lola, outside without her invisible fence collar, and it got me thinking about how we all experience our own “invisible fences”—those limiting beliefs that keep us from testing boundaries. Lola has learned to stop at a certain point, even when chasing a bunny, and in coaching, I’ve seen the same pattern in people who unconsciously limit themselves. In this post, I explore the concept of learned helplessness, how it creates invisible boundaries, and how to recognize and break through these self-imposed limits.
Developing Empathy in the Workplace
When applied properly, empathy shows others that you care about them as people and can see beyond any immediate business issues. Here’s what you need to know about developing empathy as a manager.
How Present Are You? Why Mindfulness Matters Makes You a Better Leader
Practicing mindfulness can help us be more present and in our bodies. It will help make you a better manager, colleague, and even a better human.
Why Mindfulness Matters in Life and Management
Watching my sons play reminds me of the pure, unfiltered presence that mindfulness can bring into our lives. They’re fully engaged, utterly fearless, and completely in the moment—qualities that I often strive to bring into my own work and coaching practice. Mindfulness offers this transformative power, helping us manage stress, see clearly, and connect deeply with our surroundings. In this post, I explore the value of mindfulness in life and leadership, offering simple exercises like body scans and mindful walks to help develop a greater sense of calm and focus.