by Eva Van Krugel“Do more with less.” We’ve heard and experienced it for years. And it shows through stress, burnout, and the quiet overwhelm that many of us as leaders carry. Yet we can get creative, rethink roles, bring in part-time and contracted support, and strengthen our systems. But one move often gets missed: doing less with less. […]
by Eva Van KrugelI’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 […]
by Eva Van KrugelIt 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, […]
by Eva Van KrugelConscious, 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, […]
by Eva Van KrugelAs a Trauma-Informed Coach, I joined a timely webinar a few days ago: “Compassion Under Pressure: Navigating Trauma, Burnout, and a World in Overdrive”, hosted during PTS Awareness Month. Appreciating dropping the D in PTS and Complex-PTS. Why? Trauma and PTS are “responses, not flaws”. Trauma-informed coaching doesn’t replace therapy or clinical support. It means […]
by Eva Van KrugelIt caught me off guard. I didn’t realize what it was until a close friend named it: grief. A combination of losses and anticipatory ones had rolled up to my front door in a big, messy bundle. It hasn’t followed a straight line, and it rarely arrives in ways I expect. Some days it’s loud. […]
by Eva Van KrugelSometimes it just takes one sentence, heard at the right time, to change how we lead and how we live. “Don’t let anything get in your way,” he said. Seven weeks ago, I had treatment for a long-term back injury, thanks to the ingenuity of Dr. Paul Winston and his incredible team. I’m very lucky. […]
by Eva Van KrugelWhen your body whispers “please don’t” and your brain insists “but we must!”—do you press on, or pause? Pushing isn’t necessarily discipline, as I posted earlier this week in a humbling, personal share. Especially if your body’s in discomfort and your brain is running on fear. That could be disconnection pretending to be productivity. Been […]
by Eva Van KrugelA personal reminder that rest isn’t weak — it’s wise. This past weekend, I was humbled—big time. I coach others through all kinds of growth and transformation. I tend to attract bold, purpose-driven humans—folks who won’t compromise on meaning, contribution, or alignment within themselves or the world around them. And yet, there I was: in […]
by Eva Van KrugelSo 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 […]