“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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“The gift of healing the woundedness of trauma is that it becomes a gateway to love, freedom, and healing.” – Tara Brach

In a world where so many are discovering more about trauma in their own stories and in others, I’m struck by this beautiful quote from Tara Brach: “The gift of healing the woundedness of trauma is that it becomes a gateway to love, freedom, and healing.” May this offer even a wee glimmer to someone […]

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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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A humbling lesson in being present.

Ever sat with someone so distracted you wondered if they were really listening? Or worse, if your time together mattered? What if they were doing the best they could with the capacity they had, unaware of the impact on you? Rewind to an early leadership chapter in my executive career: I’ll never forget 360 feedback […]

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