I had the amazing opportunity and gift to go to the Galapagos this year and had one of the most life-changing experiences where I was able to sit quietly staring into a giant tortoise of 150 years old, its eyes, bright gray/blue, just like mine. I have never felt such a sense of safety, connection, and part of something bigger, and had the honor of being reminded that I am a part of a lifecycle.

It is vital to see each day as an opportunity to come home to yourself through intentional moments of reflection in order to RISE UP, and ReClaim your inner power, your internal HOME, or sanctuary.

“Dharma” is about creating connection to what we do each day, eliciting a sense of love, purpose, and belonging in life and work. I heard the word Dharma recently, and it reminded me of a night years ago, where in my sleep, I was repeating the word “Dharma, Dharma, Dharma.”

I took this photo last year, as I strolled on a beach and happened to look down to see this rock, in the midst of sand, and many other rocks. I was reminded of the importance of self care, especially as workplaces, and the world has opened back up, and there continues to be a lot of uncertainty in how we navigate and "be" in the world.

Many of us are in huge, life changing transitions, personally and professionally. Whether it is myself, friends, or clients, each have been experiencing change on different levels internally and externally in lives. Transitions, even if the most exciting, can be incredibly disruptive. Often times, a transition, if not voluntary, can be felt as frustrating, scary, and exhausting. But there is ALWAYS space for observing ourselves, learning, growth, and taking nuggets of wisdom from these transitions, IF we allow ourselves to be present, slow down, surrender to, and embrace the journey, and be proud of our growth.

The notion of speed is being able to observe it, listen to it, change it. It is not a factor of going fast, or slow, but to move through life more deliberately. It allows you to consider different approaches to situations personally, and as a leader. You are able to think about what your situation calls for, versus reacting, speeding through it, or being victim to it.

In order to move, we must disrupt. To realize a dream, we must get uncomfortable. On the way, there will be unexpected events that throw us off center, but it is then we can remember, we are in choice in how we respond, and remind ourselves of the larger purpose.

You never need to ask permission to be yourself. Go for what you truly want, versus what you think others expect. Let go of fear. Surrender to being YOU, and be amazed at the freedom and gifts you experience. This is core confidence.

Slow down. Look up. You never know what inspiration you might find. Do you forget to slow down and take a moment to reflect on what truly drives you, what you care about, and HOW you can incorporate this into …

Micro-goals are your “empowerment tools” Micro-goals are your “empowerment tools”. Create them and realize the incremental successes each day. You will be amazed at what you can achieve. Do you know your most important priorities to accomplish each day? Do …

2020. A ++++ year… Reflections and Learnings. Time to step forward, believe stronger, and move bolder in 2021.  This year has been… full, to say the least. Overflowing with tensions and unrest, uncertainty and challenges. For some this year may have …

Last year while in Mexico (oh how nice that sounds right now), I was exploring and came across this tiny little outdoor restaurant with the entry way that had the word YES painted on a pink pillar. I stopped, and …

Step forward. Believe stronger. Move bolder. As I spent this past long weekend snowshoeing, carving out a path, reflecting on; what I am thankful for, how I have grown, what I have learned about myself, and where I want to …

Feeling Thankful I took this photo last year in Mexico. It reminds me that I am eternally thankful for the people I’ve had the opportunity to work with over the years. Yesterday I received an email from a past client …

Conscious leadership comes from within I believe that every person has the potential to create a story of transformation that’s so great, it serves as an inspiration and model for community, and the world. Conscious leadership comes from within. One …

If we diminish ourselves, we diminish our possibilities to shine. If we diminish ourselves, we diminish our possibilities to shine. I am always amazed at the beauty available to us through nature. It is a reminder that nature does not …

Working Remotely With Microsoft’s announcement to offer the option of working from home permanently, alongside a hybrid scenario of going back to the office, it is now a time, and all of our responsibilities to create a new paradigm for how …

Everyone I have been talking to lately between clients, friends, leaders, have all said they are experiencing a lack of motivation, exhaustion, burnout, and grief, including myself. Being positive can be very difficult, and it is important to acknowledge that …

Find a New Story, Release, Focus & Discipline For the past month, I would wake up to this view every morning and as summer comes to an end, I have been contemplating the idea of TRANSITION, internally and externally. Between change of …

Success Is a Subject I Have Always Been Passionate About I have strived to live my life believing, and coaching others that success comes naturally when you are truly believing in yourself, know your self-worth, and are aligned with your …

What Is Happiness? What is happiness? From the beginning of time, I have always been curious about what makes me, (or one) happy, and have done a lot of research on the topic. Oftentimes, we seek something outside of ourselves, …

Being a Leader in Our Own Life, or of Others, Is a Rocky, Yet Vibrant Path When we celebrate those paths, and encourage the people navigating them, we not only enjoy the privilege of watching others grow–we also reinforce our …

Inspired By Stillness Life is full of infinite opportunities and if you are still, you are able to see, and take ahold of them. I am spending the month of August on Guemes Island, to pause, focus in the stillness, …

Managing The Spiral: From Negativity to Joy This dragon fly visited me while doing yoga on my patio yesterday. I had to stop, and capture the moment. The dragon fly was a reminder of beauty, transformation and resilience. Our reality …

Step Back and Reset Your Priorities I took this photo a couple of months ago on Guemes Island. I happened to look down and saw this rock, in the midst of sand, and many other rocks. To me, this photo …

Change is a constant. Especially during these uncertain times. Job loss is the new norm. Resilience is what keeps us going. Reinventing ourselves and trusting that every situation there is an opportunity to learn, grow, and redirect. Your job does …

The Time and Need for Empowerment is Here The time and need for empowerment is here. We need to be reinventing ourselves and learn to be the leaders needed in our new way of being, our “new normal”. This article …

“Follow the Sun. Tomorrow Is a New Day for Everyone”. Xavier Rudd My morning run always gives me an opportunity to start the day, feeling reborn and renewed. I was listening to this song “Follow the Sun” by Xavier Rudd …

Turning doubt and uncertainty into hope: The story of my own journey with COVID 19 “You must stand unshaken amidst the crash of breaking worlds.” – Paramahamsa Yogananda To be able to make that stand, and to develop an unshakeable …

Redefine Success Based on Your Essence I was talking with a client and friend of mine the other day, a VP who has lead a prestigious career, and he was asking questions like: • Where do I want to be?• …

The Power of Gratitude Is Being Thankful Everyday The Power of Gratitude is being thankful everyday. 🙏 The most successful people in the world have trained their brains to focus not on problems, which is the natural tendency of the …