As working professionals and parents, our days aren’t just full, they often feel overflowing. Emotions rise faster than our ability to catch them. What if I told you that almost every strong emotion that shows up can actually pass through us in 90 seconds, without us getting stuck?
Enter the 90‑Second Emotion Rule.
Read MorePerception is personal. Everything we experience - every meeting, interaction, piece of feedback, or challenge - is filtered through the lens of who we are in that moment, including our history, emotions, beliefs, values, and even our stress levels.
We’re not just reacting to what’s out there. We’re responding to what’s within us.
Read MoreHave you ever looked at your life and thought, “Is this it?” Maybe there’s a dream you gently put down years ago. Maybe you’re stuck in a career that doesn’t light you up anymore. Or maybe, like many people I coach, you’ve spent so much time and energy climbing one ladder only to realize it’s leaning against the wrong wall.
Here’s the truth I want to share with you today: you are never too old, too stuck, too far down a path, or too invested in something to choose differently.
Read MoreIn a world that rewards hustle, visibility, and constant movement, taking time for solitude and reflection can feel like a stop sign. We scroll, respond, attend, perform, and achieve. Rinse and repeat. But somewhere in the middle of all that, many of us begin to hear a quiet voice. A voice that says: Pause. Breathe. Listen.
That voice is an invitation for reflection and solitude. It’s an invitation for you to listen to your inner wisdom.
Read MoreLife coaching is a partnership that helps people get from where they are now (point A) to where they want to be (point B), whether that’s personally, professionally, or both. Coaching is like having a thought partner who’s trained to help you to clarify what you want , peel back the layers on what’s holding you back, and encourage you to take action toward your goals.
Read MoreWhen we hear “return on investment,” our minds often jump straight to numbers - promotions, raises, revenue growth. And yes, coaching can help you get there. But the real magic lies in the less directly measurable, yet very transformative, returns that form the foundation of every part of your life.
Read MoreLife can feel tough, especially when you’re juggling work, family, and everything in between. Whether you're a busy professional, a working parent, or both, there are times when it all feels like too much. You might feel like giving up. But the truth is the strongest people aren’t the ones who always have it together. The strongest people are the ones who keep going, even when things get messy and hard.
Read MoreIs your calendar full of meetings, competing priorities, errands, kids’ activities, social events, etc.?
If you answered yes, you may benefit from mental resets to regain focus, reduce stress, and boost productivity. And honestly, who doesn’t want and need a break during the work day?
I’m sharing eight mental resets you can incorporate into your schedule when you need a little break.
Read MoreEver feel like you’re running a never-ending marathon? But instead of a finish line, there’s just another load of laundry, another work deadline, and another “Mommy, I need you” before you’ve even had a chance to breathe?
If you’re nodding along, welcome to the club. You are a full-time working mom juggling work, kids, a home, and a husband who also has a demanding job. It’s a LOT. And it’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed.
Read Moresmiled at a stranger on my way into the grocery store.
Not in a creepy way. Just a simple, friendly smile.
My reason for doing so was two-fold. One, he looked grumpy. And two, I’m on a mission to inject more joy into my life, and smiling at strangers is a free way to do just that. And guess what? He smiled back! (Mission accomplished.)
Read MoreHave you read The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins? I finished it last week, and while I’m not convinced it’s the be all end all book (for many reasons), there were a couple of key takeaways for me...things that really make me think and reflect.
Before I share the biggest takeaway, I want you to imagine the following scenario. If this doesn’t apply to you, think of something similar.
Read More“If You Want to Be Steady, Filter the Outside World by the Straightener of Your Judgment.” I first read this in the book, The Daily Stoic, and it has stuck with me ever since. I even wrote it down in my journal!
Read MoreAs a coach, I’m always learning something new about leadership and how to help people grow. And that’s coming from someone who spent 16 years in corporate America! Some of the things I hear from leaders make me smile. There are so many amazing people out there doing their best to make a difference.But other things? Let’s just say they leave me shaking my head and wondering, “Why would anyone say that?”
Read MoreLet’s cut to the chase: I don’t believe in work/life balance. There, I said it. It’s a myth—a unicorn, a mirage, a pie-in-the-sky idea that just doesn’t hold up in real life.
Think about it: work is a part of life, not some separate thing we’re supposed to balance against. And the whole idea assumes there’s some perfect, magical harmony we can achieve. After years of coaching and working with people, I’ve yet to see this mythical “balance” in the wild.
Read MoreWhile most of us likely started this year with great intentions, I believe we transition over with the same slate we had in the previous year. It doesn’t magically become clean on January 1st. We have to do the work to clean it, regardless of what day it is!
Read MoreHave you ever stopped to think about how we use the word “play?” My kid plays soccer. I love to play pickleball. Let’s play catch. It goes beyond the play room and into the world of sports...and life if we choose to let it. If we choose to have a play perspective.
Read MoreWhat does ‘playing in the gray’ even mean?
"Playing in the gray" means navigating all that life has to offer, the good and the not so good, rather than focusing on binary choices or rigid structures. It’s about embracing the messy middle, where not everything is clearly right or wrong. For many women, playing in the gray can be particularly empowering and sometimes even a little scary.
Read MoreAs tempting as it may be to think about why women might be perceived as "people pleasers" and how they could change, it's important to approach this topic with sensitivity and awareness of the diverse experiences and personalities of women - background, culture, personality, etc. Instead of focusing on stereotypes or placing blame, the focus can be on assertiveness and boundary-setting, which can apply to anyone, regardless of gender.
Read MoreWhen it comes to negotiating money, women sometimes tend to sell themselves short. The money stories we’ve been fed throughout our lives don’t align with asking for more, and better yet, for what we’re worth.
Read MoreThis was a big year for me and Awarify Coaching. 2023 was the first year where I was able to focus a good portion of my day on coaching and growing my business. 2023 was the year I decided to take on both one-on-one clients AND corporate clients. 2023 was the year I said yes more.
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