Practice Your Leadership

You’ve made it to summer again. ☀️ If you’re anything like me, this time of year brings a natural pause point—a moment to catch your breath and ask, “Where am I now?” You’ve shown up, pushed through, led through uncertainty—and now, it’s time to pause. In this episode, Saralyn leads a guided reflection practice to help you: Name what’s actually unfolded these past 6 months (the wins and the misses...

The question isn’t if you should use AI in your leadership practice, but how.  In this episode of Practice Your Leadership, we explore how AI can support your leadership development – not by replacing your humanity, but by helping you reflect, role-play, challenge assumptions, and reclaim time for what matters most: people and purpose. We cover how to use AI as a thinking partner, the leadership p...

Lately, it feels like the world is on fire—politically, socially, and emotionally. Between the constant noise of the news, never-ending to-do lists, and the weight of uncertainty, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this episode, we explore how to stay grounded when everything feels chaotic, the real-life resilience practices that keep me sane (and might help you too), the mindset shifts that allow...

Every time I open my phone, turn on the news, or scroll through social media, I find myself asking: WTF is going on?! The mass distraction is real. I know I’m not the only one riding this emotional rollercoaster. But if there’s one thing we can control right now, it’s how we show up in the middle of it all. Check out our brand new resilience-building minicourse at holonleadership.org/build-your-re...

As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, it’s the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and realign.  In keeping with our yearly tradition, our latest podcast offers prompts and practices to help you make sense of the year behind you and set meaningful intentions for the one ahead. This isn’t about setting rigid resolutions—it’s about honouring where you’ve been, exploring where you want to go, an...

Pardon my French, but what the f**k is going on in the world? Like many of you, I’ve been reflecting deeply, trying to stay grounded, and asking myself: What’s needed from me right now? Here’s where I’ve been landing: It’s time to amplify our self-worth and carve our own paths using the radical act of self-love.

With so much advice swirling around leadership and growth, it’s easy to feel stuck. But sometimes, the best thing we can do is pause and listen to our own intuition. In this episode, we share practices that will help you cut through the noise and stay grounded, like managing negative thoughts, taking conscious risks, celebrating wins, understanding the seasons of your life, and getting clear on yo...

The seasons are shifting, and with them, so is our energy, making it the perfect time to get back to basics – those simple, yet effective practices that keep me centered and resilient, especially during times of change. In this episode, we explore the power of embracing your limits, treating your energy like the precious resource it is, making space to rest and reflect, and addressing the hard stu...

We all know rest recharges and strengthens us, yet we often ignore it, pushing ourselves to exhaustion in the name of “productivity.” Common knowledge isn’t common practice—and that’s where we’re sabotaging ourselves. Rest is essential to showing up fully in leadership and creating real impact. It’s time to prioritize it.

Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2024? When you’re caught in the middle of work, family, and just life in general, it’s so easy for the passage of time to feel like one big blur.  Last year’s summer reflection episode really resonated. That’s why this summer, I invite you to revisit it. Take time to pause, breathe, and reflect on your year so far.  Learn. Refocus. Align. Take what you...

Resilience is hard.  Sometimes it can feel impossible to stay grounded when life throws you into difficult seasons – and I’m going through one myself.  Yet understanding how to navigate these times with grace and strength is required so you can show up in your life and leadership. Listen to our latest episode for leadership practices that will help build your capacity for resilience. 

Investing in relationships is the number one lever to success. When you build relationships, you invest in your own growth and the growth of those around you. You create a network of allies who will stand by you through thick and thin, offering guidance, problem-solving, and mutual respect. So, ask yourself: are you taking the time to build the social capital, camaraderie, and respect that will he...

I often see teams engrossed by deadlines, governing structures, strategic plans, and KPIs. All good stuff. And yet the result of over focusing here can lead to unclear communication, festering tensions, and a whole lot of unnecessary drama.  To do the work means also working on the team relationship. The behaviours and beliefs that create the ‘us’ of a team fuel the work – that’s where the magic h...

Who hasn’t worked with people that drive them nuts? And how do you navigate these difficult dynamics with dignity? The answer requires inner reflection. It’s not easy, but try to step back from the emotions and judgments you’re holding and take a birds-eye view of the situation.  Perspective and curiosity are required to get unstuck from the muck.

What if the pressure to stay on track, be better, and do more is precisely what’s holding you back? That aggressive, yang-like energy to tackle your to-do list can burn you out. And if you beat yourself up when you don’t live up to your self-set standards – that can backfire. What if you added a restful approach to your life, work and leadership? If you created some space between all the to-dos? R...

As 2023 takes its final bow, there’s no better time to reflect on your year and set informed intentions for 2024.  Reflection is one of the most powerful leadership practices. It helps us learn, unlearn, and grow. Take time to sit with what happened in 2023 and get curious about how you want to enter the year ahead.

We all go through different seasons in life. Moments of profound learning and growth, setbacks, and obstacles. Think of them as chapters in your unique story. We can’t always control the highs and lows of our leadership journey. What we can do is build our resilience and tap into practices that allow us to embrace our seasons of growth, stand in self-compassion, and find purpose in the madness.

Have you been overidentifying with imposter syndrome, lacking confidence, and burning out? Here’s what to do: Appoint your own personal board of directors Build your personalized leadership brand Learn your limits and set boundaries Prioritize joy and connection Listen to the podcast to learn more!

When you’re caught in the middle of work, family, and just life in general, it’s so easy for the passage of time to feel like one big blur.  That’s why this summer, I want to invite you to take time to pause, breathe, and reflect on your year so far.  Learn. Refocus. Align. Take what you’ve learned to enter the last half of 2023 with intention by making conscious choices. Refocus on your goals and...

An unstoppable force is changing how we work and live, says Gallup. The pandemic created a culture shock that shifted everything. The good news is that this gives leaders the opportunity to reflect on what role work plays in their life and wellbeing, co-design an engaging work experience, and apply their talents and leadership in the world with purpose. So ask yourself, can you make a difference w...

Is there a voice in the back of your mind that tells you you aren’t good enough? Does self-doubt get in the way of you and your brilliance? You’re not alone. Imposter Syndrome affects us all.  It impairs our relationships, job performance, and overall fulfillment, and keeps a gap between who we are now and who we want to be. But it doesn’t have to. 

Each and every one of us is in a different season right now. Some might be surrounded with ease and joy, and others might be experiencing a time of frustration and comparison.  I’m in a season of healing and patience as I navigate the road to recovery from a back injury. Whatever season you find yourself in – here’s my advice: don’t push those feelings away – big or small, hard or easy. Get to kno...

If you feel that you’re disconnected from the point of it all right now or like you’re running on fumes – you’re not alone, but you’re not stuck either. Get your head above the slog and clear the noise. This season of your life you’re in right now is exactly that, a season. Digging into your resiliency practices and aligning with your purpose will help get you through it. For exclusive prompts, to...