What Would Your Future Self Thank You For? This is a common coaching question— but it’s especially powerful for ADHD minds. Because sometimes we know what we need to do. We even want to do it. 😤 But... ...more
tips and exercises ,Motivation &Intentionality
April 03, 2025•2 min read
One of my clients defines a leader as “someone others can depend upon.” He aspires to lead in his office, his community, and his home. So when I saw this quote from Confucius (Master Qiu), I immedia... ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership Mental Health Hygiene &Big Ideas
March 31, 2025•1 min read
Recently, during a water break in a martial arts class, some upsetting headlines flashed across my phone. I resumed class feeling like my life depended on this kata (form). Not my literal life, but m... ...more
tips and exercises ,Mental Health Hygiene Health And Wellness &Applied Mindfulness
March 27, 2025•2 min read
I was interviewing servers for the restaurant that I owned with my husband. The young woman was nervous, which is not unusual especially for a fine dining restaurant like mine. I offered her a glass ... ...more
Leadership ,Personal Stories &Failure
March 26, 2025•2 min read
Katharine Graham was the CEO and Publisher of The Washington Post who grew the paper from a local newsroom into a powerhouse by leading with journalistic integrity and fearless leadership. It was dur... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
March 24, 2025•2 min read
What if mindfulness felt like a game instead of a chore? If you have ADHD, conventional mindfulness (sitting still, quietly breathing) probably feels boring, frustrating, or even anxiety-provoking. ... ...more
Mental Health Hygiene ,Applied Mindfulness
March 20, 2025•1 min read
Science confirms that leaders who mentor and teach activate intrinsic motivation, leading to deeper learning, stronger loyalty, and higher performance. Fear-based leadership may force short-term compl... ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership &Big Ideas
March 17, 2025•2 min read
The other day I was reading up on neuroscience. I planned to read for 25 minutes and take a 5-minute break—typical Pomodoro. 20 minutes in, my brain felt full. In the past, I would’ve pushed through ... ...more
tips and exercises ,Time Management
March 13, 2025•2 min read
I coach people to step into their power as leaders, so I never want to frame power as inherently corrupting. But understanding the Power Paradox is crucial—not to dissuade you, but to help you lead wi... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
March 10, 2025•2 min read
🔹 Your brain thrives on momentum. Here’s how to keep it going. 🔹 Ever hit 75% on a project and suddenly lose all motivation? It was exciting, challenging, new—and now? Boring. Predictable. Zero dop... ...more
tips and exercises ,Motivation &Intentionality
March 06, 2025•2 min read