Years ago, I attended an event led by a business coach. It was the first time I’d gone to anything like that, so I wasn’t expecting the offer of coaching at the end, and I definitely wasn’t expecting it to cost what it did. I was in shock. It was …
Cracking Open
There’ve been many times in my life when I’ve been broken open. Sometimes it’s a big shattering with lots of noise. Sometimes it’s like the time I saw a bird crash into a huge window. It made a little crack that, over the course of a several hours, spread until …
Are you being triggered?
Are there people in your life who trigger you? Since you’re human, in all likelihood the answer to that is yes. You’re especially likely to be triggered when you’re feeling busy, pressured, overwhelmed and stressed. Like around the holidays. Who’s getting to you now? A family member who demands attention …
When sh*t happens
For the past year, I’ve been working my way through a tough situation. I can’t give you details out of respect for others’ privacy, but you’ve probably dealt with your own version of it. You know, situations where there are hurt feelings and anger. Where you have to come face-to-face …
The Key Role of Fear and Discomfort
In multiple conversations recently with clients and friends, the topic of being uncomfortable has come up. It’s a really important conversation to have because when you’re an entrepreneur, you regularly find yourself in uncomfortable situations. And it may not be exactly what you think. Something I know about you is …
Lightning Bolts of Duh
Working with energy and mindset over the past 25 years, I’ve had the great fortune of witnessing many moments of revelation, both in myself and others. You’ve probably had or seen this experience yourself. Someone has a flash of deep insight about something they’ve been struggling with. Their face becomes …
Hate journaling? Try this.
Some people love journaling, and some absolutely hate it. A client asked me about journaling the other day. She felt journaling kept her more stuck in the story of what happened vs. moving on. She’s not the first person to say that to me. A lot of people love journaling. …
Getting past judgment, fear and self-doubt
The first time I had real, professional photos taken, I was making good money for the first time since starting my own business. I’d found a photographer whose work I loved, and I knew it was time. So I booked a photoshoot with her, made plans to drive to Atlanta, …
Co-Creating with the Universe
Recently, a friend of mine posted on Facebook that she isn’t a fan of “letting the Universe lead”. Instead, she said, she prefers “living awake”, and deep listening to her heart and her whispers. The thing is that letting the Universe lead and listening to the whispers of your soul …
Shattered Open
On June 8, I posted the story below on my private Facebook wall. I was so surprised by the number of responses I got and the way it spoke to so many people. I guess I haven’t shared about this very much outside of my close circle. I’m sharing it …