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Before birds can unfold their wings, they must first take some time to incubate, to develop, to strengthen, and to be nurtured. This is a space for you to nurture your own growth and development. So, get cozy and start exploring!
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The Power of Self-Acceptance
What could happen if you accepted yourself completely? What would you do differently in your life? Take a moment to imagine how total...
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The Power of Self-Acknowledgment
Ever have those times in life when you just don’t feel excited about what you’re doing? You’ve fallen into a “rut.” Instead of feeling...
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Overcoming Self-Doubt
Recently, I’ve been visited by an old, familiar acquaintance. Self-doubt. Self-doubt visits whenever I feel uncertain about my abilities...
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Conversations with Myself
Talking to past and future versions of ourselves is an important tool for healing and growing.
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Are You STUCK?
Two years ago, an idea jolted me awake in the middle of the night. The idea was for a book that I knew I had to write. The next day, I...
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Can You See the Silver Lining?
My friend from Germany sent us a package intended for the holidays. Because the USPS was so overloaded this season, we just received the...
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How to Get Unhooked
Recently, I got “hooked” by a text message. Someone asked a question that rubbed me the wrong way. After reading the message, the stories...
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Embracing the Non-Linear Path with Amy Rosendall
How much pressure is there for you to have it ALL figured out? That’s one thing that Hero’s Journey participant, Amy Rosendall, has...
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Taking Powerful Steps with Aaron Woodman
Last summer, I offered a 5-week group coaching experience called The Hero’s Journey. My goal was to give everyone in the group an...
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Free to Be ME!
How free do you feel to be YOU in all areas of your life? One of my first favorite albums as a kid was Free to Be You and Me, a project...
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Nurturing Freedom from Within
When I was 7, a friend of mine moved away. We had recently developed a bond that centered around dancing and singing to our favorite...
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Escaping the Expectation Trap
How do you cope when life it doesn’t turn out the way you expected? We’ve all had that experience of not getting what we want, right? It...
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New Year, New Tradition!
There’s a mixed bag of emotions stepping into 2021 for many of us. Some are confident that it will inevitably be “better than” 2020. How...
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I'm Happy That I'm Sad!
As we always do a day or two after Christmas, we spent the other day boxing up all the decorations. By this time of the month, we...
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Cultivating grAttitude
A few years ago, it seemed like the word GRATITUDE was popping up everywhere. People recommended journal writing each day about...
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Stop Whining and Start Winning!
One of my clients had a major breakthrough. After declining to participate in a group project she said she "couldn't" do, she decided to...
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How to Stop Pressing the Snooze Button
I almost pressed the snooze button. I felt tired and grainy, and I really didn’t want to get out of my warm bed. However, I knew from...
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Standing at the Crossroads
Recently, I had some interesting realizations as a result of a huge mistake I made. Our weekend plans had to change, and I neglected to...
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Choosing Values Wisely
What drives you to act, behave, and speak in the ways you do? Your values! Values are at the core of your essence. When your values are...
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Befriending Fear
Fear is an inevitable part of life. It tends to kick up when we're feeling uncertain. Of course, how often in our lives do we NOT feel...
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What to Do If the Shoe DOESN'T Fit
Have you ever found yourself continuing to do something (a job, a relationship, etc.) that just doesn't fit you anymore? When I was in...
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The What If Process
The wind was blowing furiously the other day, and I noticed my thoughts turning to the "worst case scenario." In my mind's eye, trees...
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The Hero's Journey
Want to hear about my 5-Week Hero's Journey Experience? Check out my video explaining what it is and how it can help you!
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Growing in Uncertainty
This is my pilot Growing In Uncertainty show!
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