What does it really mean to show up like a professional, not just in your career but in every area of your life?
Authenticity Vs. Integrity
“Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.” ~Unknown We hear the words authenticity and integrity often used as if they mean the same thing. But while they walk hand in hand, they aren’t twins; they’re companions with distinct roles in how we move through life. Authenticity is about being you, honest, …
Trying vs Doing
“We think trying is good, but ‘trying’ has the expectation for failure built into it. Our expectations tend to be fulfilled. So, instead, just do.” ~ Ellen J. Langer, Harvard professor, The Mindful Body “Do. Or do not. There is no try.”~ Yoda This week we’re exploring the powerful difference between trying and doing, a distinction that shows up everywhere: …
We Can’t Solve What We Don’t Talk About
“Shame dies when stories are told in safe places.” ~ Ann Voskamp, author Lately, in my ballet classes, I’ve been asking students to verbalize their personal narratives around a movement phrase in ballet. It’s a powerful exercise. Ballet carries so much history, emotion, beauty and discipline. By speaking what was going on in their heads, students …
You Can’t Outwork Misalignment
“When you align with who you truly are, effort turns into flow.” ~ Unknown A while back, I was in a coaching session with a client who was feeling stuck. She was auditioning a lot but not getting the results she wanted. She was doing everything “right”: preparing, training, and showing up with dedication. Yet, despite …
The Courage to Be Seen
“You are not too much, too little, or too late. You are exactly enough to begin.” ~ Unknown Putting yourself out there can feel tender and terrifying all at once. Whether it’s sharing your voice, stepping into a new role, applying for the job, or allowing others to truly see you, that edge between comfort and …
Polite vs. Kind
“Kindness is not about being nice. It’s about being real, present, and aligned with your truth.” ~Amy West We often hear that showing up matters, and it does. But there’s a big difference between showing up politely and showing up kindly. Politeness lives on the surface. It keeps things smooth, steady, and socially acceptable. It’s about manners, comfort, and maintaining …
Creative Income Revenue: From Survival to Surthrival
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~ Maya Angelou When we think about creative careers, we often imagine a straight path: train hard, get work, keep going. But the truth is, very few careers look like that. Most of us navigate winding roads; bursts of opportunity, unexpected pauses, and …
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The Power of 85%
“Striving for perfection often keeps us from what’s good enough, and good enough is often exactly what we need.” ~Unknown In a culture that glorifies hustle and perfection, many of us carry the belief that we must give 100% all the time, in every situation. We push harder, stay up later, and stretch ourselves thin, convinced …
Return to Sender: Protecting Your Emotional Energy
“We can’t control what people say, but we have a say in how we react. Refusing to give others power over our feelings is a mark of emotional intelligence. It’s worth asking: has this person earned the right to influence my emotions? If not, return to sender.” ~ Adam Grant We’ve all been there: someone makes …
Escaping the Chaos Trap
“Almost everything doesn’t need to be done right now.” ~ Unknown Do you ever think you can cram a million things into ten minutes? Maybe you’re already late, but you’re still firing off one last email, scrubbing dishes, or tearing the house apart for your keys. You tell yourself it’ll only take a second, but somehow, …
Untangling the Puppet Strings
“Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of self.”~ Unknown Some days, the greatest threat to my peace isn’t the outside world, it’s my own thoughts. The inner critic, the perfectionist, the people-pleaser, they can be louder than anyone else. I catch myself replaying conversations, overanalyzing reactions, or bracing for disapproval that may …