Hi Reader, Have you ever noticed self-doubt seems to get loudest right before you hit send, make the ask, or green-light a decision? This is your brain’s threat detector (the amygdala) asking for safety. And when this type of uncertainty spikes, your body gears up, and the rational thinking part of your brain (your prefrontal cortex) gets a little fuzzy which cues behaviors like perfectionism or avoidance. All you have to do in these moments is give your brain a sense of safety and certainty...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, This month, let’s talk about the one thing leaders aren’t talking about enough… As the ambitious leader that you are, you're probably juggling 100 tabs in your brain… Clients, deadlines, payroll, strategy, vision… the list goes on. But where do YOU fit into your own 'to-do' list? May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a powerful reminder that our impact starts from within. Because distress and burnout don’t just appear overnight… It creeps up first as a whisper seeking...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader Let’s talk about a form of rest we don’t often name… Connection. This is on my mind because I’ve just returned home after spending 3 days in Atlanta where I had the honor to speak to a room full of education consultants… All about overcoming their fears and strengthening their entrepreneurial mindset. My presentation was impactful... but what I also noticed was the transformation happening simply through the relationships being cultivated in the space. Laughing. Sharing. Community....
10 months ago • 1 min read