Walk With Me - Liz Hofreuter

3...2...1...It seemed pretty obvious that a countdown was the best way to discuss lessons learned during the Walk with Me project...so far. Not only because our brains seem to have been programmed to consume listicles and Top Ten lists with greater ease, but because, hey, it's New Years Day! So to celebrate, and to kick off the new year, Liz took note of her top 24 lessons learned in 2024. Som...

I have to admit, it was difficult to Walk with my girls. They're authentic in all the ways I had hoped, which certainly doesn't always equal an easy conversation, but often comes with laughter and tears and imperfect perfection, too. How I love them, how I am blessed, to Walk alongside my heart strolling outside of my body. It gives me great pride to Walk with Grace and Ella.

Elizabeth Hofreuter and Luke Hladek took in the Christmas season in a mall walk. “I don’t want to jinx it“ is another way to say I’m really grateful for the beautiful life and the blessings I have knowing full well tomorrow isn’t promised.

When I talk about mastering presence and calmness, even in the person who demonstrates it most, he disagrees. arvind grover PRACTICES equanimity. It’s ongoing and always imperfect. But on hand with his personal STEM - his recipe for success and strength - arvind leads in the best of ways. I’m so thankful that my first virtual Walk and my first big fail came while talking to arvin. Our Walk was so...

Elizabeth Beske, Lise as I know her (are any of us known as 'Elizabeth'?) was a college roommate of mine and someone I've revered ever since. Yet, when we took the time to put our feet in the sand and walk next to the waves, it felt like we had just met. Head to hofreuter.com to read (and listen!) to Lise talk about opening windows and overcoming imposter syndrome, or at least forcing the dragon f...

Just before we set out, Rose texted me, ‘are we walking in exercise gear or is ‘walk’ like a metaphor?’ Leave it to a head of school to clarify expectations (even at the last minute) before showing up and exceeding every one. We talk ego, learning differences, and the difficulty in sharing your mom with 300+ other kids. Please enjoy the second head of school to Meet Me on the Playground, Rose Helm

This one is different. In the five days following Nicolas’ infant death, the phone in my hospital room rang one time. It was Eli. No matter how difficult the circumstances to reach out, she did. This is her story.

I caught Katie Regan, founder and CEO of  @kirkpatgroup , a bit off guard with this one. She likes to prepare, to write her thoughts out before diving in. But at the same time, she's brave and confident enough to take on nearly any topic, so I gave her the choice. After a quick hill sprint challenge (see the preview post from yesterday) she decided to talk about learning differences before qui...

Liz walks with Dr. Lauren Loya, Founder and Medical Director of The Hormone Center, an integrative medical practice in Pittsburgh, PA to discuss her background in traditional family medicine and why she chose a different path. What You'll Hear in This Episode: How Dr. Loya gained the motivation and courage to start her own practice...and scale it. Key insights into what the modern medical industry...

Liz walks with Brendan Largay, Head of School at Belmont Day School, to explore how neurodiversity, leadership, and parenthood intertwine. Together, they discuss the challenges and rewards of embracing learning differences, the transformative power of vulnerability, and the impact of personal growth on leadership. What You'll Hear in This Episode: How Brendan’s ADHD shaped his perspective as a...

Liz takes a thought-provoking walk with Joelle Moray, author of What Are We Doing?!: Radical Self-Care for the Hustle Culture . Together, they uncover the hidden truths behind the word "fine," exploring vulnerability, curiosity, and authenticity in a world dominated by perfectionism and social media highlights. Joelle shares insights from her journey as a mental performance coach, adoptive mother,...

Liz begins her journey on Walk With Me with her lifelong friend Barb Buchwach, who has faced pancreatic cancer with grace and resilience. In this candid conversation, they explore the lessons of prioritizing oneself, finding strength in community, and embracing life’s challenges. What You'll Hear in This Episode: How Barb navigated life and cancer with the support of her community. The impact...