“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” – Attributed to Buddha

In my work with leaders, and in my own life, I keep noticing how different things feel when work aligns with who we truly are. There’s a flow to it, a sense of meaning, contribution, even joy. There’s less striving and proving for worth. What a relief! That kind of alignment takes gritty, non-linear, inside-out […]

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“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, in the expert’s mind there are few.” – Shunryu Suzuki

Sometimes we think we’re supposed to have this figured out by now. The inner narrative strikes: we should be further along, more certain, and less unsure of ourselves. Without meaning to we add pressure, doubt, and stress. Along the way, we may lose touch with what’s here and available in us right now. I see […]

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“Love who you are when you’re with people.” – J. Lovitt

Do you love who you are when you’re with the people in your orbit? When I was 16, heartbroken and sprawled on the floor in pajama pants printed with red hearts, tissues surrounding me in a near perfect circle, a family friend asked me a question I’ve never forgotten: “Do you love who you are […]

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“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” – Maya Angelou

Challenge is part of the human existence but it doesn’t get to define you. How we meet it, move with it, and grow from it is where we rise from deep within, and positive power emerges. What’s one way you’re choosing to rise in the face of challenge vs shrink? At your sides with fervor, Eva

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“I paint my own reality.” – Frida Kahlo

Conscious, creative leadership doesn’t fit in a mold. It’s not about mimicking what’s been done or shaping yourself to match someone else’s expectations. It’s about creating from the inside out, anchored in your truth, shaped by your values, and expressed through your unique voice and vision. You get to choose the canvas and the colours, […]

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You don’t have to do it alone – asking for help is a courage move!

Why is asking for help so hard in leadership? Some fear looking incompetent or weak. Others were raised and/or socialized to believe they should always have the answers. If that’s been your experience, I get it. As leaders, we’re wired to be resourceful and self-sufficient—but that doesn’t mean we have to go it alone. Sometimes, […]

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The Relationship We Often Neglect

So many of us look outward—seeking validation, striving to contribute, giving endlessly. It’s natural. We want to belong, to make an impact. But in that pursuit, we often neglect the most important relationship: the one with ourselves. I see it all the time—leaders, business owners, and high achievers pushing so hard they become depleted, even […]

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Trauma: It Doesn’t Define Us But Can Inform How We Choose to Live and Lead.

I believe we all come with a story that shapes who we become in the world, consciously or unconsciously. We never know what brought someone to this day, the trials and triumphs, and for so many, trauma. We have tendencies to judge and react to others when they get avoidant, controlling, emotive, or otherwise. What […]

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Pithy Musings Episode 14: “My body saved my life” with Casey Berglund

In a world thick with overwhelm, burnout, depression, pain, trauma and war, is it possible to stop coping through addictive habits and shift consciousness through deeper connection to one’s body? According to Casey Berglund, Founder of Worthy and Well, and creator of the Let Your Body Lead TEDx Talk, embodiment practices offer essential pathways to transition […]

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Pithy Musings Episode 12: What we don’t understand about trauma and need to.

There are countless assumptions and much confusion about what constitutes trauma. By the time we come to be adults, many of us (more than we may realize) have been impacted by trauma in our lifetimes. Trauma may ensue later in life too. The pandemic is a trauma in and of itself. With new curiosity about […]

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