Lead Strong with Cheri

Welcome back, y'all! This week, I am sharing my thoughts on organizing your days so that you can be as proactive and productive as possible, even when you have things happen out of your control and have to respond to them! Simple tips for planning your day...check them out in this week's episode! Also, if you haven't heard, my daughter and I have teamed up and we are ready to release a...

In recent conversations with some of my friends and colleagues, we started talking about happiness. More specifically, we were all asking, are we happy? It made me begin to wonder what does being happy mean and how do we know we are happy. So many things can affect how we show up in the world and I truly believe that, although we don't always have control over these outside forces, we can cont...

Welcome back, y'all! This week, I spent time fostering relationships in my own world...well, at least relationships with friends, family, and networks. When it comes to my romantic relationships, I will be the first to admit, I am challenged in this area. You can hear my journey and thoughts here! Enjoy! If you want to reach out, please do not hesitate! Email me at agirlandherdog123@gmail.com...

Welcome back y'all! This week, I wanted to share my thoughts on my journey to becoming an empty nester. This is a real thing...and it is not easy to live the empty nester life...nor to accept that when your child(ren) are thriving in life, it truly means we have done our job! Hopefully you will find this information useful! Please feel free to leave a comment or share with someone who would lo...

Hey there y'all! This week, I had a lot of big things happening! One of which, I was able to get myself back on track with my physical activity. In November of 2022, I made a choice to focus on other areas in my life and let my own fitness level decline. I will always say I am a very healthy person, but I quickly noticed changes in my body once I began to cut back on my workouts...and it was t...

Hey there y'all! Happy Birthday to me!!! I turned 52 last week! Can you believe it? I mean, age is just a number, right? As I went through this CRAZY week of wrapping up a school year and getting ready for my birthday, I had a moment to reflect on all that has happened in year 51...and all of the lessons I have learned. There was a lot and this week, I wanted to share with you a few of my big...

Welcome back y'all! This week, as I begin my final weeks to my big transition in my career, I was thinking about my wants and needs and how I plan to fulfill them all as a solopreneur. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts! I love learning about what others are thinking. Enjoy!

Hey there y'all! Welcome back to Strong: Inside and Out! This week, I was listening to another podcast about resumes and interviewing, and as I am making transitions in my own life and career, I wanted to take a minute to share some of my experiences in both my life and career that have prepared me to jump into the coaching and consulting world. I hope that by listening to my experiences, you...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://findagirlandherdog.com/2023/05/07/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-ambition/ Hey there y'all! This week on Strong: Inside and Out, I talk about ambition. As a high-achiever myself, ambition can be good, it can be bad, and it can be ugly. Even I have experienced all sides of ambition. I hope that my thoughts this week can help you on your jo...

I had an amazing opportunity this past week to speak at my first live event as a life coach! It turned out to be all that I wanted it to be! So, because the words were so powerful and I received so much positive feedback, I am sharing it with you here! Enjoy!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://findagirlandherdog.com/2023/04/23/what-keeps-you-motivated/ This week, I am excited to talk about motivation...but more importantly, internal motivation when we face challenges. I find that so many people stop making change or accomplishing their goals because they tend to give up when it becomes hard. Finding ways to stay motivated is definite...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://findagirlandherdog.com/2023/04/16/your-own-grit-and-perseverance-when-times-are-hard/ This week, I spent some time with my own thoughts on grit and perseverance after listening to another podcast on mental toughness. This is such a crucial skill that we all need to develop in life, in our careers, in dealing with anything that comes our way. Ho...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://findagirlandherdog.com/2023/04/09/you-dont-have-to-be-perfect-to-be-amazing/ Welcome back to another episode of Strong: Inside and Out! This week, I focus on my thoughts and experiences with perfectionism. It is a real thing that tends to actually hold people back from accomplishing great things in life! And, take it from me, it is exhausting!...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://findagirlandherdog.com/2023/04/02/lessons-i-have-learned/ Hey there y'all! Welcome back to Strong: Inside and Out! I loved the challenge last week...I hope you caught it! We are back to our regular weekly episodes this week and I am excited to share with you part of my journey in entrepreneurship! I bet many of you will relate! As always, l...

In today's challenge, I talk about questions and concerns that I have encountered over the past months in business and share my thoughts and answers with you to help you determine your next steps in building a life you love. Confident, Courageous and Clear: Learning to Live Life on Your Terms will officially launch on April 1, 2023, with a discounted price so that anyone can become part of thi...

During the Day 4 Challenge, I will talk with you about hoe to not only design the life you want, but how to sustain it and communicate your wants and needs to those around you. We touch upon negative and positive thinking and my ideas for being positive on purpose! Enjoy!

Health and wellness are such an important part of living a strong woman's life. During this day's challenge, I will discuss with you what all entails living a healthy life, a few strategies to get you on your best path, and a doable tip for feeling energized in your life. Enjoy!

In the day 2 challenge, we will begin to determine action steps you will take to begin fostering any changes you need to make in life to fulfill your goals and dreams. I will discuss my goal setting process with you so that you can easily implement it for yourself. If you would like to go back and get more information on my goal setting process, go to episode 18 of Strong: Inside and Out! Enjoy!

In our Day 1 of this week's bonus, Confident, Courageous and Clear Challenge, I will work with you on ways to identify where you are in your current reality and what you want in life moving forward. It is so easy to get caught up in life and forget who we are...what we want...what makes us happy. During this podcast you will begin to unwrap your own layers and discover what you need to build a...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://findagirlandherdog.com/2023/03/19/trusting-yourself/ Hey there y'all! Another week in the books for 2023! I enjoyed my Spring Break so much...and not ready for reality, but it is time to finish my school year strong with only a few months until summer! This week, I had a new experience with breath work and meditation, working on some challe...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://findagirlandherdog.com/2023/03/12/avoiding-the-comparison-trap/ Welcome back!  Another week in the books and I am loving this whole blogging/podcasting world!  And, this week's episode is actually fantastic!  Definitely one you will not want to miss as I am talking about that dreaded comparison trap!  And, let me tell you, i...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://findagirlandherdog.com/2023/03/05/lessons-from-my-first-yoga-session/ Welcome back y'all!  I hope your week has started out amazing!  I am on the countdown to spring break!  It is already showing spring time weather here in Houston, so I thought it would be a great week to think about my health and wellness and my physical activi...

Welcome back, y'all!  This week, I am sharing my thoughts on the qualities a coach should have, and what YOU should be looking for when thinking about making the financial commitment to begin working with a coach!   During my years of teaching and coaching, and hiring my own coaches, I look for three things: 1.  Someone who has the knowledge, skills, and experience to help me learn...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://findagirlandherdog.com/2023/02/19/my-new-journey-step-1-confident-courageous-and-clear/ This week, I shared my raw thoughts on the process of recording my first episode of the new online show through Fenix TV, Confident, Courageous, and Clear with Cheri.  It was new and a bit overwhelming, but after taking a minute and remembering how to h...

This week, I talk about how I played small for so many years, and my answer to every opportunity for a long time was no.  I was afraid and it was always easier to say no.  But, one day I realized, no always equals no...no opportunity, no chance, no success!  Learning to say yes is not easy, but this week, I share my tips for changing your no's into yes's.  And, it is episode 25...