Personal Empowerment

If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. This quote from Dr. Wayne Dyer is one of my favorite sayings in the world. It shifted things for me in some really amazing ways, and I think it may be helpful for you, too. This episode uses that quote as […]

Limiting beliefs is such an important, but simple concept. I’ve spoken about this within other contexts before, but we can always take things to a deeper level. Limiting beliefs are buried so deep down within us, you may not even be aware of them at all. I like to break them down as short sentences […]

When we set ourselves a goal, we usually want to fast-forward to the end of the process when we’ve already achieved it. That’s the fun part, right? We get to celebrate the journey, the hard work, and the success – but would the achievement really be worth celebrating if we didn’t actually go through the often slow, […]

Burnout is a really popular word these days and an even more popular worry. Parents worry that their kids are going to get burnt out on sports, and employees worry about feeling burnt out at work and needing to leave a perfectly good job. I think these worries about burnout are more often based in […]

I’ve never liked the idea that so many of us look at our life and think, “Well, this is as good as it gets.” I used to be one of those people. And now that I’m not, the idea of settling for a life that’s just “good enough” is scary. So often we settle for other people’s […]

Change is difficult. Not only are you often working to reshape old habits and create something entirely new – you have to defeat obstacles in your own brain, too. We often get in our own way when we’re trying to change by “story fondling” and looking for negative evidence about our abilities. Instead of focusing […]

When you hear the word “success,” what image does it conjure up for you? How does it make you feel? The concept of success is supposed to be motivating, but for many of us, it triggers tons of doubt, shame, and negative self-talk. I have some good news about success: it can look like whatever […]

I’ve been traveling a lot this month, connecting with listeners, friends, and clients from all over the country. It’s been wonderful seeing my community and discussing things with you in person. Something that’s come up consistently throughout my travels is the topic of confidence. Many of you have asked me, “How do I cultivate confidence? […]

Today’s topic – how to stop approval whoring – is one that has been controversial to my listeners before. Many people use the term “people pleasing” for the kind of behavior I’m talking about on today’s episode, but I’ve got some good reasons for not using that terminology. I think the phrase “people pleasing” sounds a bit […]

Although we all want to connect with other people and to feel like we belong, this looks different for everybody: maybe you’re an introvert and prefer connecting with a small group in an intimate setting. Or, maybe you’re an extrovert and you love bouncing around a party, having conversations with all sorts of people. You […]

Small shifts in language can make a big difference in our mindset, but it can be so easy to fall into using words that trap us in our negative feelings. Our environment, culture, and inner critic all influence the words we use to describe ourselves and our emotions. Choosing your words carefully allows you to […]

We all know that sometimes being an adult can feel like too much. We have to work out, eat well, hang out with our friends, spend time with the kids, perform well at work, be a great partner… the list goes on. This is often called “adulting,” and I want to talk about what adulting […]

It feels like so many of us are in search of true, authentic connections with others. We want the sense of belonging that comes from these supportive, loving relationships. But we’re often prevented from achieving this closeness by our own armor. In order to build authentic friendships and relationships, we first have to build a […]

Recently, I’ve been working on a puzzle that a friend gave me over the holidays. And let me tell you, this puzzle has taught me a lot. Puzzles are such a useful metaphor for life, and this one has shown me how attached I can get to outcomes. On this episode, I’m talking about two types of […]

When someone says they need to have a “hard conversation,” what does that conjure up? To me, that sounds like more work – something difficult, unwanted, and stressful. But what if you shift the narrative? Instead of a “hard” conversation, what about a courageous conversation? Something that opens up the path to vulnerability, connection, understanding, and […]

What does it mean to be the leader of your life? It means living according to your values, without imposing them on others. It means doing things from a place of enoughness, rather than a place of shame. It means being you, instead of who you think everyone else wants you to be. Becoming the leader of […]

2019 is finally here, along with all the beauty, excitement, and challenges it has to offer. I’m SO looking forward to this year as an opportunity to help you stop using the past as an excuse to limit yourself.  Instead, you’ll develop forward focus. Having a strong focus on the future – rather than the […]

Years ago my daughter’s pre-school (yes I said years ago) would celebrate each child’s birthday by saying goodbye to their old age and hello to their new age. I loved this and have been using this to move from one ending to a new beginning. You + I are doing it for the New Year! […]

Before ENOUGH, Steve didn’t realize he could change.  Even though he’s 54 years old and very intelligent, he didn’t know that he could chnage the way he did things, the way he reacted to things. Instead one of his standard behaviors was to numb with his phone and the computer. Sound familiar? Steve shares his […]

Vulnerability is becoming a common buzzword these days.  You can hear it on TV shows like Scandal and Nashville.  You pick up a book and the word is there. Why all the talk?  In today’s podcast I discuss why vulnerability is here and how it’s vital for you to live the life you really, really, […]

Are you a people pleaser?  That’s a nice way to call it instead of my favorite term of “approval whore.” Today I’ve invited one of my clients to talk about her journey with life coaching and how she went from an “approval whore” to the ability to own her voice even if that meant an […]

You want to change. You really, really want to change. Do you believe you can change? And even if you did want to change and believed you could change you aren’t sure how to change. I have just the thing for you in today’s podcast: the process with real tangible stories for you to change. LISTEN […]

Stop waiting for others to give you permission. You are an adult now and you get to give yourself permission. You want to be the leader of your life. You want to be empowered. You want to create the results in your life that your heart desires. It all starts with giving yourself permission. LISTEN […]

I used to believe once I “arrived” I would no longer have problems. If I planned, achieved, did it all perfectly there would no longer be any messes. One would believe this promise of no messes would create bliss in our lives. The reality is that it creates tremendous pain + frustration. In this episode I talk about […]

I feel like dirt is not a feeling. And even better, this crappy feeling you have won’t last forever. In this podcast we discuss why it’s important to identify and feel the feeling and how to move through it so the feelings stop overtaking you and your life. LISTEN HERE WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Clarity […]