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Today’s episode might make some of you squirm in your seats a little.  Many of us tend to be overachievers, people pleasers, and perfectionists.  We function at a high level of integrity and accountability.  That is really great, and has probably contributed to our success by the world’s standards.  But is there a point at which it is costly?    Do you sometimes get paralyzed by your perfectionism...

If you are listening when this episode airs, it is September 11th, 2023.  22 years ago today marks a day in our nation’s history most of us will never forget.  We watched as our great nation was under attack.  Today is a little bit of a break from our typical subject matter, but I thought it worth remembering this day 22 years ago, juxtaposed against where we find ourselves today.  You may agree o...

Do you give unlimited access to your bank account? If not, why do we, as people-pleasers, tend to give unlimited access to our time, when it is such a precious resource?  Today we are discussing how to treat time with as much care as you do your bank account.   If you are someone who struggles to set boundaries around your time, if you say yes to too many requests for your time because you want to...

Do you ever struggle with anxiety as a Christian woman in leadership?  I have shared in previous episodes that I, too, have had life-long challenges with anxiety.  The Lord has given me so much more freedom from anxiety than I have ever known.  However, it is always something the enemy tries to capitalize on with me.    Today I am going to go over the 3 things that have been essential for me to ke...

Hey, Friend!   Today I am popping in to update you on where things are at with my newly re-started wellness and weight loss journey.  Remember, I have assigned you as my accountability partners (back in Episode 60).  Today I am going to review the 5 Habits I was starting with, let you know how I have been doing, and share some tips for success in your own wellness journey.    Tune in for all the d...

This week has given me several really important reminders about what is truly the cornerstone of effective and successful leadership. I wanted to pop in and share a little bit about that with you and give you some tips, and full on Truth with a capital T!     Building trust is hands down, 100% the cornerstone of effective leadership. Before you can hope to accomplish any of the goals you have for...

What do you do when you literally don’t have enough time to do everything on your list? I help women learn how to create more time for the things that matter most to them, and still, I am not immune to the overwhelm that comes when we literally have so much on our plate, it is not humanly possible to do it all.  This week was some kind of weird week and I fell victim to my flesh and had an outrigh...

Want to Lose Weight but have NO TIME for healthy habits? Do you struggle to find time to prioritize your health?  Do you find yourself shopping for bigger sizes because you have gained weight and feel too overwhelmed to even think about exercising or meal planning?   I have talked to so many professional women recently and observed some of physical changes in others, which confirmed what seems to...

Happy Friday, my Friends!   Do you remember in Episode 53 we talked about creating a vision for your God-sized life?  Creating that vision is really the first step in understanding what is important to spend your time on.  From that vision, we can begin to look at our core values and priorities, which will be the gauge against which we weigh each decision of whether to say “yes” or “no” to request...

Let me ask you a question.  When I say the word “productivity”, what is the first thought or feeling you have?  Do you think of it in positive terms or is it a dirty word in your world?  Personally, I feel best when I am efficient and productive.  I like to feel the sense of accomplishment that comes with checking things off of my project list, especially when it means I am able to find more time...

Today we are continuing our conversations with our super special guest, Juliana Page.  Juliana is host of the God’s Vibes podcast. She is a bestselling author, master certified life coach and minister of God's vibes.    Juliana has researched and immersed herself in the professional life coaching, ministry, leadership, success conditioning and personal development fields.  From her obsession to de...

Today we have a super special guest!!  Juliana Page, host of the God’s Vibes podcast, is in the house!   Juliana Page is a bestselling author, master certified life coach and minister of God's vibes.    Juliana has researched and immersed herself in the professional life coaching, ministry, leadership, success conditioning and personal development fields.  From her obsession to determine what make...

As Christ-followers and servant leaders, sometimes we get confused and overwhelmed by all of the opportunities to serve that come our way.  I recently spoke to an amazing Christian woman who serves in and outside her work place in so many ways.  It is amazing that she is still standing upright.   This lovely woman serves professionally in profound ways.  She serves her family and her church in hug...

Today we have a special guest! Lissa Figgins, host of the REDEEM Her Time podcast is joining us.  Lissa shares all kinds of wisdom when it comes to prioritizing your time in a way that allows you to live your best “With-God” Life.     In today’s episode, we talk about discerning when to say yes and when to say no to things that demand our time.  Lissa talks to us about giving things our “Best Yes”...

Do you have a vision of what you wish your life would look like?  If not, why not?  Do you think the life you want is impossible to have? Today we are talking about the first step in creating the life you want to be living.    Today I am going to walk you through a little vision-casting exercise.  This is a very important step in opening the door to the life God has waiting for you.  This is best...

Hello my Stellas!   Last week I went with my family to see the Sound of Freedom movie.  If you haven’t seen it, I would highly encourage you to do so.  The degree to which the enemy tried to keep this movie from ever making it into theaters is astonishing!  All major film outlets were refusing to release it.  BUT GOD!    I believe people are hungry for truth, justice and honor and they are using t...

Hey Sister Friends,   How many of you use your email inbox as your rolling to do list?    Anything you might need to reference or come back and do something with just sits in your email in box.  Now you have hundreds or thousands of emails accumulating, so you forget to go back and finish something you intended to do, or you miss an important email because it gets lost in the shuffle.  Sound famil...

Do you ever feel Mom-guilt as a professional woman?  Do you worry that you are not giving your kids the time and attention they deserve because you work full-time?   Do you sometimes feel envy or resentment toward women who have chosen and are able to be stay-at-home moms?  Maybe you can’t be the classroom helper, the field trip chaperone or make it to every single event for your children and you...

Hey, Friend!   Summer is the time of year when many of us like to take a bit more time away from work.  But let me ask you this, do you feel guilty when you take time off from your 9 to 5?  Do you worry about what your team will think?  Do you worry about how much work will be waiting for you when you get back?  I know what that is like, but today we are going to cover that stinky nonsense in some...

Do you want the confidence to lead “like a boss”?  Today’s episode is kind of about “Leading Like a Boss”, only not.   In my opinion, leaders are leaders, and that is not the same as being a boss…. But we want to lead well…   Part of leading well means building confidence.   That is difficult to do, especially if you are new to leadership or if you are a perfectionist, people-pleaser, high-achieve...

Happy Friday, Friends!   Today is a little divergence from our typical episodes.  I sit down for a little conversation with my 20-somethings to get their perspective on freedom and faith.  It is a rare occasion in which we are all under one roof for the week as we celebrate our country's Independence Day.   In the hustle and bustle of raising babies, I never imagined how very much I would miss and...

In honor of Independence Day, which is tomorrow if you are listening to this episode when it publishes, I wanted to pop in to talk a little bit about Freedom, what it means to me, and what it means in my daily life and leadership.   We start with a little history lesson, but then we get into a few personal freedoms I find myself enjoying this 49th year of mine.  It is sometimes the simple things i...

In Monday’s episode #44, we talked about a few strategies to learn how to reduce burnout by leaving work at work.  It starts with God and it includes time management and a shift in our thinking.  And guess what…   The bible backs this up.    Putting God first is something we are clearly instructed to do.   Therefore, it only makes sense for me to start my day in communion with him.   If morning do...

Hey friend!   Tell me if this sounds familiar….   You barely open your eyes in the morning and you are thinking about work, maybe having anxiety about work…you are lucky if you haven’t already awoken at some point in the night doing the same.  You go to work, you probably work longer than a typical day, and even when you leave work, you find yourself thinking about work.  Maybe you are perseverati...

Hello, Friend!   In Episode 42, we talked about Imposter Syndrome, what it is, some of the signs, and the different types of Imposter Syndrome.  But…we didn’t talk about what to do about it!  How the heck do you overcome imposter syndrome?!  Well, that is what we are talking about today.    We talk about 5 general strategies to address Imposter Syndrome, and some additional strategies specific to...