Your Next Clear Move

With so much uncertainty swirling around our worlds these days, how do you show up as the leader you are meant to be? How do you make better decisions for yourself and those on your team? What is the way forward to a more authentic and aligned leadership style that allows you to make the difference that you want in your organization, your life, or even the world? Tune in today as Debbie introduces...

We all know the feeling of being overwhelmed at work. We've taken on too much, juggling a million different tasks and just trying to keep our head above water. But, we are more than our jobs, and work isn't who we are — not even if we love what we do. There's more to us than just working, and healthy work boundaries allow us to protect our time, energy, and purpose while also ensuri...

What is Self-Leadership and Why Do You Need It as a Leader in BusinessSelf-leadership is all about taking control of yourself, your career, and life and steering it in the direction you want to go. It starts with having Clarity about what you want and who you are and then taking inspired action to create it the way you visualize. Tune in here for the three key areas of developing self-leadership.

In today's society, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We are constantly inundated with work, family, and social obligations. We are so focused on keeping all the balls in the air that it becomes all we see. So often, recharging yourself doesn't even make it on the list, or it can be difficult. But it's important to make time for yourself, esp...

As women and emerging professionals in business or leadership, we know the feeling of constantly being pulled in a million different directions. We have a lot going on that we put our time and attention on. Work, families, households, relationships, and often at the bottom of the list, taking care of ourselves. Add to that our career goals and aspirations, and it can be tough to find time to focus...

We've all been there. That sinking feeling in your stomach when you realize that your hard work didn't pay off, and you didn't get the promotion or raise you were hoping for. Or maybe you did get the promotion, but it's not what you wanted, and now you're stuck in a job that's not right for you. Disappointment is a part of life, but it can be especially difficult to d...

As women and emerging leaders, we have an incredible opportunity to take our business and career to a new level. But to do that, we need the right mindset. When you "Step Up," you have a different attitude – you embrace the mindset of possibility and are willing to make different choices to achieve your outcomes. You are willing to step out of your comfort zone, say yes to the right oppo...

We all know that we women are tough. We can handle just about anything that's thrown our way, and that’s because we are used to taking on a lot. Sometimes too much, if we’re honest. We get lost trying to focus on everything and spread ourselves too thin. If we aren't careful, the emotions that we feel will take a toll. But sometimes, even the strongest women need a little help when it co...

It's no secret that our personal narratives can profoundly impact our lives. The stories we tell ourselves often dictate how we see the world and our place in it. If our narratives are filled with self-doubt and negative beliefs, it can be challenging to achieve the sort of success and fulfillment we desire. On the other hand, if we tell more empowering stories that inspire us to reach our fu...

Do you ever feel like fear is holding you back? That it's preventing you from achieving your goals, being successful, and living a life that feels authentic to you? If so, you're not alone. Fear is one of the most common and powerful emotions we experience. It can keep us stuck in our comfort zone, playing small, and feeling nearly invisible in our work and the life we lead. But fear doe...

We all know that feeling of relief when we walk out the door of our workplace and leave all the stress behind. But unfortunately, that stress doesn't disappear just because we've left work. Persistent stress can lead to chronic stress in the body and physical symptoms from headaches to serious diseases. That's why it's important to learn how to deal with emotional stress at wor...

This conversation has been coming up a lot lately. With my coaching clients, my family my friends. This feeling of heaviness. I feel a heaviness sometimes with all that is going on. Are you feeling it too? It’s everything from the pandemic that just won't go away to supply chain issues and politics, and it can leave us feeling emotionally heavy. The problem is that we aren't meant to car...

Do you feel like you are always busy but not getting anything done? If so, you may be experiencing toxic productivity. This is a common problem for people in leadership positions, especially women because we have so much going on. It can hold you back from achieving the impact you want to make and the influence you want to have in your leadership and life. In this article, I will paint the picture...

To be an influential and successful leader, it's not just what you know but also how confident you feel about your abilities that will make the difference. As women leaders, in particular, find themselves striving for greater heights of ambition, one factor holding them back from achieving success on all levels can be confidence. So much of how we move forward in leadership and life has to do...

Contrary to what you were told when you were growing up, it is perfectly acceptable to quit! You are doing things every day that are holding you back from the momentum, success, and confidence you desire in your Career or Business and I want you to quit right now! Yes, you heard me right – I want you to QUIT!Here are ten things that are holding you back from getting what you want out of YOUR caree...

Have you ever had that person whose one exceptional gift is to push your buttons? Not only push your buttons but get under your skin like no other person? Oh, and let's not forget, step...no, let's make that STOMP on your last nerve. Every. Single. Time. Let's face it, there are people, who when you see them: you want to run the other way. But since you can't, you grit your tee...

When it comes to our careers, we all want Clarity. We want to know what the end goal looks like and have a plan of action to get us there. But sometimes, it's tough to figure out exactly what we should be doing with our careers, whether we are just starting out or looking to uplevel into leadership. So if you're feeling lost or stuck, try asking yourself these five questions:

What does it mean to be a more successful woman in business? We often think of powerful and assertive women, and while those qualities are undoubtedly important, they don't always create an authentic leadership style. To lead others effectively, you need first to understand what makes you unique and then learn how to communicate your authentic self to others. Here are three tips for developin...

To show up successfully in your professional life, it is important to prioritize yourself personally. I can hear you saying, "Yeah, yeah - I know this," and I get that you do, but do you do it? It can be challenging to do when you are always working and don't have time for yourself, but if you won't choose yourself - who will? It is essential that you make time for your own wel...

When do you need a mentor and how do you find the right one? Mentoring is one of those topics that I feel is widely misunderstood and, therefore, underutilized. I'm on a mission to change that because mentoring is one of the most powerful tools you can have to accelerate your career, business, or leadership path. I think people get how powerful it can be because I hear them saying they want o...

As a busy professional with both personal and professional commitments, fitting in professional development can be problematic, if not non-existent. With so much that you juggle every day, how can you possibly carve out time to learn and grow in your career? How can you not, is my reply. So here are five tips to help you do just that!

I wish that it was as effortless as, "Here are the 5 steps you need to take to find the right career choice for you." It isn't. It will require effort from you, but it is entirely achievable and well worth it when you are willing to explore your next steps, next level, or next chapter. But it is easy, so to speak, because the answer to this question already resides within you. You h...

Who you are as a person affects every area of your life, especially the impact you can make in your career, business, or leadership journey. Why? Because it's the foundation of who you are and what makes you uniquely you. Think about it, who you are, and bringing that authentic self forward into your work determines the gifts you share and cultivate, how you show up in your organization, what...

I used to think being an interior designer was the best thing in life—then I got married, started ERREZ Design Studio with my husband, had my son, James, and became a part-time professor for Florida International University. Now, as an interior designer, mommy, wife, professor and entrepreneur, I know for certain the best thing in life is my ability to wear multiple hats so naturally, and I love e...

Throughout our lives, there will be times when we don't have enough. We want a new car but likely don't have the funds to purchase it outright, so we take out a loan. It could be that we are buying a new house and have enough money for the downpayment, but not the whole purchase amount, so we take out a mortgage. As a matter of fact, most of us usually expect to borrow when making large...