What You Resist Persists. Moving Beyond Resistance in Yourself and Your Team

Do these phrases sound familiar: I don’t want to get up! Just 10 more minutes. That’s not going to work. Announcing something and crickets. Behind these statements is one of the most powerful forces in the world— Resistance. I personally believe that resistance is one of the greatest obstacles we face every day. It takes us out of our flow, … Read More

How to find balance in your life. It’s not what you think.

There’s a trend that I see in the bay area, especially among leaders, at first in my own life and in those around me. “I need more balance in my life.” I get it. I’ve been there. There was a time I was commuting 3 hours a day, working at least 50 hours and more a week with international team … Read More

The Myth of the Unicorn Leader

 Present, Charismatic, Caring, Inspirational, Wicked Smart, Empathetic, Understanding, Coaches, Mentor, Strategic Visionary, Honest, Authentic, Respected, Integrous, Vulnerable, Tall, Compassionate, Good communicator,  Wise,  Multiplies, Humorous, Fun, Relaxed, Is my advocate, and Has my back. What a list! No this isn’t my list for “The One”. Well, it is in a way. It’s my list of attributes when I think of a … Read More

Do You Really Want to Be a Leader?

 Who grew up saying to their mommy. I want to be a leader one day! Personally, I wanted to be a dancer. All right. I wanted to be Madonna. Ok, really I just wanted to be a hula hoop queen or to be precise, The Hula Hoop Queen. Eventually, during my first job at JC Penney’s I met some really … Read More

Beauty & the Beast- How to Find Grace After Rage

 I felt the rage in me boiling over and out. My body became electrified and empowered. Energy coursing through me. Pure fury and rage. It’s the scariest thing I’ve felt in my life. She dropped me to my knees to see her in her full power. She was beauty and a beast. [Note to you my dear reader. In my … Read More