by Eva Van KrugelSomething has shifted in how I roll over the past few years. I’ve historically defaulted to being an achiever, sometimes to a fault. I love meaningful work, a full calendar, witnessing fellow humans and their teams flourish, and I took pride in my capacity to hold a lot. Then life changed. A few seasons of […]
by Eva Van KrugelIn 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 […]
by Eva Van KrugelThis season can stir a lot. For some, it sparks joy and inspiration. For others, it awakens grief, pressure, or the subtle ache of “too much.” I sense many of us carry a mix. And when we’re stretched, our animal brains love to sprint ahead of our wiser selves. The truth in a pause helps […]
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 KrugelGrief isn’t just about death. It lives in the quiet losses, shifts in our identities, disappointments, and ruptures whether at work, in our personal lives or both. At work, it might be the end of a role, a team dynamic, a vision you poured your heart into. In life, it may show up as change […]
by Eva Van KrugelChallenge 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
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. […]