“One must still have chaos in oneself to give birth to a dancing star.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

Last night was the first session of a new professional development community of practice. As we shared wishes for the next six months, I named an interest in bringing real working tensions for peer coaching, learning, and growth. Those who know me know I’m always developing something and I better be to have the great […]

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“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

We don’t have to use a hammer to get a point across, to be heard, to influence. When was the last time any of us used or experienced aggression and it worked? Assertiveness can be gentler and more effective. Assertiveness can be expressed as naming needs and wants with clarity, conviction, emotional and relational intelligence. Assertiveness […]

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“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” – Rumi

As fellow humans and leaders we discover with time (and a few gritty experiences) the most meaningful shifts we may need to make start on the inside versus outside. When we slow down, reduce the noise, tend to the stirs and whispers from within, our decisions, relationships and presence naturally evolve. Growth from the inside […]

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“We work on ourselves in order to help others, and also we help others in order to work on ourselves” – Pema Chödrön

The leaders I most admire practice humility and downright dig growing. They look inward and outward, supporting others while staying committed to their own development and healing too, where needed. They are attuned to themselves and strengthen tuning in with those around them. Every challenge, courageous conversation, and moment of collaboration becomes a chance to […]

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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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Stand in your values and you’ll never need to contort to fit someone else’s mold.

I’ve noticed a recurring theme with clients where there’s a yearning for more self-worth. I’ve come to a place where I think this is a very common and deeply human phenomenon. These remarkable humans have so much to offer, they care about contributing immensely, they want to make meaningful moves or lead boldly. Yet sometimes […]

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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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“Don’t compromise yourself. You’re all you’ve got.” – Janis Joplin

It takes serious grit to lead from one’s values in a world rumbling with significant noise. Staying true to oneself is a powerful move for development, confidence and leadership presence. What truth do you need to stand in more fully right now? How will your values guide you? From my values of courage and integrity, […]

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