Personal Empowerment

Have you ever offered a compliment only to have it shrugged off or downplayed? Or perhaps you’ve found it challenging to truly accept a compliment yourself? Both giving and receiving compliments can leave us feeling vulnerable. This week, we discuss the challenges of connecting and the obstacles that keep up from receiving.  We’ll explore the […]

Welcome back to the celebration of 17 years of How She Really Does It! Last week, we started exploring the 7 lessons that have helped me to succeed along the way and today we’re going to continue with the remaining lessons.  The lessons I share today are ones that I continue to use because they […]

It’s been 17 years since I started the podcast! To celebrate, I’m reflecting on how far I’ve come and sharing 7 lessons that I’ve learned along the way. Today’s episode features 3 lessons on getting started.  Beginnings are always murky. Looking back there were so many reasons NOT to pursue my dreams. I was a […]

Do you know your why? What is it that keeps you striving? This week we look at intrinsic and extrinsic motivation through the lens of my AquaMonsters swim team. My Aquamonsters go from being ribbon-motivated to finding benefit in the process of swimming. Learn why, and what types of motivation my swimmers are tapping into. […]

Do you ever feel like you’re the only one experiencing hardship? You might look at the people around you and think that they are so far ahead of you and you are falling behind, which can trigger feelings of shame. Shame and a lack of belonging can be infectious. Without bringing awareness to them, they […]

One of my superpowers lies in my ability to overcome resistance, and this week, I want to share a few stories from my recent camp reunion trip where I had the opportunity to put this superpower into action. It was a weekend filled with unexpected challenges and hurdles, and it reminded me of the importance […]

Sometimes life runs away with us and the resulting overwhelm keeps us from following our inner knowledge and tools. Being an entrepreneur is no walk in the park. It takes many skills, commitments, and time for REST. However, it’s important to remember that moments of struggle can also be key lessons. This week I discuss […]

When you struggle with drinking, the problem (and pain) is often far beyond the glass. As my guest this week shares, this problem looks different for everybody, and it often falls into the grey zone. This week, I’m joined by author, global keynote speaker, and professional certified life coach, Andrea Owen. Andrea helps high-achieving women […]

We are told that we all have the same 24-hour day. But the reality is more complicated than that. We all have different circumstances, support systems, and resources.  Those successful people you admire have teams of invisible support systems behind the scenes.  But here’s the good news – you deserve support too! You don’t need […]

Can you identify the inner workings of your mind while you’re having a stressful experience? OR unpack the brain’s stories before they talk you out of the running and into a hole?  This ability to understand emotions is often considered a weakness in corporate environments. But it is an invisible skillset and the scaffolding that […]

Do you consider yourself a leader? I’m here to tell you that no matter what your title is at work (or at home), you have huge leadership potential. Leaders look for and see the unrealized potential in people and processes. If you’re a parent, you do this! If you’re an entrepreneur, you do this! Now […]

Parenting, a journey filled with both joys and hardships, presents itself as one of life’s greatest challenges. Just when you start feeling confident and capable, new phases of growth emerge, bringing along fresh sets of hurdles. Remember, you are never alone in this journey. As a coach, I am here to be my clients’ confidant, […]

Part of our human experience is dealing with the judgments of others. Whether it’s family members or someone at work, when we feel judged, it can trigger a slew of reactions. This week we look at effective and ineffective methods for dealing with judgment. We look closely at shame and how we receive judgment. We […]

If you’re like me, you’ve got big audacious goals. But sometimes, your big goals might bring you down because they’re overwhelming, abstract, and hard to know how to achieve. This week rather than thinking about the big goal, we look at the importance of knowing the next small step. Having the courage to break down […]

Do you ever find that the thing you thought you had to do, isn’t actually the right path forward? Rather than saying “what am I missing?” or “am I doing it right?” I encourage you to see beyond these binaries. We can always learn from experiences, get feedback, and make space for new solutions. Rather […]

Are you hard on yourself? A perfectionist? Sometimes, we miss that we are already living our dreams because we are so busy with our heads down, moving on to whatever is next. Our goals and dreams are essential to identify, fight for, and then celebrate. By making space to recognize our successes (big and small), […]

High-performers often have a habit of putting themselves last. I know this because I’ve lived this. So, this year for my birthday, I am committed to putting myself first for the next 30 years.  Birthdays provide us with time to reflect and cultivate clarity. I’ve found the more that I can be clear about my […]

Building the tool of self-awareness is essential for identifying strengths and moving through your thoughts. Re-framing the stories within your head takes time, ownership, and assistance. We all have messy minds. Limiting beliefs come up no matter how successful you are. When you can identify the stories within your mind, you can make change. Owning […]

Many of my clients have been telling me they’ve been feeling shame, anxiety, fear, and frustration lately. They feel grief for the world. And when things are going well, they are just waiting for the other shoe to drop. These emotions are intense. When we can sit with and process through them, we build resilience. […]

Unscheduled Sundays are sacred time. I am a high performer, and I know that a lot of downtime is required for me (and all high performers) to sustain performance over time.  This weekend, I shared time with two incredible friends of mine. It was so refreshing to take the time to learn from the lessons […]

Cell phone, landline, text, WhatsApp, email, Zoom… the list goes on of how to reach out and connect. These methods are all great ways to communicate, but without boundaries in your communication techniques and channels, you risk communication fatigue. Finding time to reach out by picking up the phone can be a generous, great way […]

Wins come in all shapes and sizes: big goals to “yay me” moments. My clients are high-performers who are hard on themselves and unfortunately, this keeps them from celebrating their wins. Finding the time to honor and celebrate makes all the difference. Even in your busiest moments, you have the time to celebrate. It can […]

Family travel can be hard to manage for many reasons. Your money mindset, scheduling time, and assumed parental obligations all impact your trip. When my kids were in high school, I noticed a lot of families taking their kids to Europe, and a lot of emotional fallback afterwards due to different expectations for the trip. […]

As we confront different situations in life, what if we used the tools of awe and wonder? Kindness and compassion? Giving yourself permission to care for yourself is huge but it doesn’t have to be extravagant. It can be simple enjoyments and wonder-building moments that allow us to settle, breathe, and observe. Being kind to […]

Celebrating wins, small and large, is essential. It fills us up and allows us to see our successes in the midst of challenging times. One thing I’m celebrating this week is spring cleaning. Decluttering is a skill that takes time to cultivate. This week I am using a thought introduced to me by Peter Walsh: […]