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When was the last time you got really good advice… and still didn’t follow through❓   I’ve been thinking about the difference between advice and coaching lately.    Because I see it all the time. And I've totally experienced it too! We hear something that clicks . It gives us that little boost of motivation 💥. But a few days go by...and nothing really changes.   It's not because you don’t care about "the thing". It's because there's still something underneath there, blocking

It's the month of girl power! 💪 #womenshistorymonth I would love to hear how you celebrated International Women's Day this year! While we're on the subject, let's talk about women and women voices...   Have you ever walked away from a meeting replaying what you said — or what you didn’t say? Ever wondered if you came across as too much… or not enough?Ever held back an idea because you weren’t sure how it would land?Ever felt confident one moment… and then second-guessed you

And just like that You, it's February...whew!   This month, I wanted to share about the special place that I have in my heart for newly promoted leaders and middle managers.  That person who gets promoted into leadership, is handed the figurative 'keys to the castle', basically handed a laptop and told “okay... you’ve totally got this!” on their way out of their boss' door.   Sometimes that person is you.Sometimes it’s the person managing you.And sometimes…(eek)...we’ve all h

This month of January tends to bring some feelings with it (anyone?) 👋   For some people, it’s all “new year, new goals, let’s go!” 🎉For others, it’s quieter - a pause, a checking-in, a wondering what the year ahead might hold. 👓And for some… it honestly just feels like just another week on the calendar. 📆   There’s a common thread I keep hearing when people talk about work... A sense that something wants to shift.   Not necessarily in a “quit your job tomorrow” kind of

Happy December to you! We’ve officially entered the season of “so much to do, so little capacity.” The plans, the people, the pressure — it all piles up fast 🏔️. And even if you’ve been cruising through the year, the holidays have a special talent for turning the dial all the way up . 🔥   So this month, I’m sharing two simple tools from my Sustainable Self-Care workshop to help you stay grounded, sane, and maybe even enjoy yourself a little. 👇 First up: Setting an Intentio

Our dog, Cali, came into our lives when she was just 8 months old — a super sweet, aloof, rescue pup who immediately stole our hearts. My husband and I love her so much .🐾😍   What amazes me though, is how much love she gives us. Even when I’ve lost my patience or accidentally stepped on her paw (the guilt!), she continues to show up with total, unconditional love. She follows me around the house, looks at me with complete admiration, and gets visibly sad when I grab my pur

Let’s be honest — things feel heavy AF right now.**air high five?!** 😕   Work feels different. The world feels tense. Everyone’s tired. Between layoffs, “do more with less” messaging, constant change, and, well, everything else that's happening in this country… gosh, it’s a lot. 💯   And yet most of us are still showing up trying to act like we’re fine. Because...that’s what we’ve been taught to do — keep it together, be grateful, stay positive.   But pretending everything’s

For years, earlier on in my professional career, I thought that if I just show up, do hard work, keep my head down... eventually someone will notice and give me what I want and what I deserve. ➡️ Spoiler alert: it doesn't happen like that.   Sure, I was seen as “the dependable one” — which I think we can all agree basically means the person we can pile more work on because they won’t complain . And what I've learned through coaching clients and conversations with friends, th

If there’s one thing you may not know about me yet, it's this - I ❤️ a good personality assessment.   Give me a Strengthsfinder, Enneagram, DISC, Myers-Briggs… I’m in! I’ve taken them all — not just once, but probably a few times each — and I’m endlessly curious about what they reveal. (If we’ve worked together, chances are I’ve asked you your type too. I just can't help it.)   Lately, I’ve been getting daily self-insights through a portal my employer provides. It pulls from

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve caught myself scrolling social media or hearing about someone’s big promotion and immediately spiraling into " ugh, I’m so behind". Sound familiar? 🙋‍♀️ It’s like these beautiful brains of ours are wired to measure our worth by what everyone else is doing #comparison.   Here’s the thing: comparison feels harmless at first —just a passing thought, right? But over time, it entrenches deeper and gets sneakier...it starts to whisper things l

Do you ever second-guess every move you’re making? Yeah… me too. 🖐️ For a long time, I found myself questioning so much in my career— decisions and my capabilities It was exhausting . And uncomfortable AF.    At the time, I didn’t have a name for it—I believed the self-doubt thoughts that I wasn't qualified for the role I was in. Looking back, I realize I was pretty deep in imposter syndrome. And the truth is, a lot of us are… even if we don’t call it that.   We’ve all like

For years, I kept switching jobs thinking, “Maybe it’s just this company.” 😉Six roles in 10+ years of working in HR, and still… nothing had felt truly  right. The truth? I love helping people, but in HR, I wasn’t able to do it in the way that felt authentic to me. I thought I had a job problem—turns out what I really had, was an alignment problem.   It wasn’t until I had my first complimentary coaching call back in 2021 where I said out loud what deep down I had always know

April showers... reminds me of a perfect time for fresh starts and new beginnings You 🌻   I still remember the first time I asked for a raise. It was 2011, and the thought of that conversation made my stomach churn and my palms sweat. I rehearsed what I was going to say about a hundred times, tweaking it to get my message and ask across clearly. It was scary AF to think about... but eventually, I took a deep breath, walked into the meeting, and made the ask. And guess what?

🎶Promises, Promises🎶 We all have the best intentions - 💯. We say " yes" to plans we don’t actually have the energy for. We tell ourselves we’ll start that project tomorrow. We promise a friend we’ll call, then get caught up in life and forget.   Breaking promises—whether to ourselves or to others—may seem small in the moment, but over time, it chips away at trust. It can leave us feeling unreliable, overwhelmed, or even disconnected from the people who matter most, includ

First off, a moment to celebrate. This month I'm celebrating one year of The Incredible You Newsletter - woohoo! 🎉 Thank you so much for being here and engaging - it's been fun to share my thoughts on these topics.   Okay, on to the juicy stuff. These first few months of the new year are a busy time for job interviews! Many companies pause hiring during the holidays but ramp up again in January. If you’re getting calls to interview—congrats! Let’s talk about one of the bigge

Well, 2024 has come to a close and we're at the precipice of 2025. Around this time, we naturally reflect on all we’ve accomplished, the challenges we’ve faced, what we've learned, and the ways we’ve grown. It’s also the perfect time to acknowledge ourselves and to honor the greatness we’ve brought into the world in 2024! This idea of self-acknowledgement is something I want to talk about today because it’s not just important—it can be transformative.   A brilliant coach onc

Holiday season is upon us. It's a wonderful time of year when we get to spend time with the ones we love and share gratitude AND it can also bring some seasonal pressure and stress. So I thought it would be a perfect time to talk about B-O-U-N-D-A-R-I-E-S 🎶. This is something I've been working on myself over the last couple of years. What I've noticed in my experience is that setting boundaries at first felt quite uncomfortable. My boundaries having been sharing my opinion w