What are we rallying towards? My friend asked me this recently when I shared with her my blog title, “Rally Cry.” I gave her an answer. But had she asked me this week, she would’ve gotten a better answer. You see, I just read this poem, which raised a very powerful question that made me … Learn More
Say this with me: “I’m a good person who deserves to be treated with respect.” This is a solid statement of self-worth. If your self-worth is strong, then you never: As you reflect against these expectations, how’d you do? If you saw room for improvement, no worries. That’s why I’m writing this. Self-worth is one of the most … Learn More
My friend Shannon and I grabbed a glass of wine recently at a local vineyard. We don’t do this enough. She’s a former CIA Officer; her life’s story is an inspirational tale of resiliency, self-compassion, and personal growth. (She was my first Bet on You Podcast guest, by the way. Listen in by clicking here.) I love talking with … Learn More
I don’t need headlines to tell me that the vast majority of professionals throughout the country are considering massive career changes because they’re just not happy. I’ve got a “boots on the ground” perspective. As a leadership development coach, I get hundreds of queries from professionals who want support in career transitions. They want a … Learn More
If you were to take the phrase work-life balance literally, that would mean everything is even: You’d get eight hours of sleep, work, and life each day, every day. That would be amazing, wouldn’t it?! Spoiler alert: That type of balance is probably never going to happen. But let’s not blame “sleep” and “life” … Learn More
Though it was 2021, I can remember this moment like it was yesterday. My mom and I were at a park in Frankfort, MI. She was sitting on a bench. I was sprawled out on the ground nearby surrounded by cigarette butts, chewed up gum, and all sorts of other litter. I didn’t care. I’d just completed my … Learn More
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