“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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When control gets in the way.

Control and ego have been showing up a lot lately in my work with senior leaders. Whether it’s managing people, strategies, or emotions, control often gives a false sense of safety. And what many are discovering is when driven by fear, control doesn’t actually work. The tighter we grip, the more tension we create in […]

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When the brain says “go” but the body says “hold up…”

When 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 […]

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Why pushing through is the problem, not the solution.

A 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 […]

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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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Never too late, never too old.

From dancers to painters, public servants to writers, leaders to entrepreneurs, marketers to therapists—I wholeheartedly believe age doesn’t have to be a barrier to purpose, growth, and contribution that aligns. My dad, nearing 80, still plays in bands. My stepmother just finished her latest book. My late grandmother closed real estate deals well into her […]

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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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The Blank Page: Navigating Low Motivation

The blank page stares back. Energy and motivation are wavering. I’m hearing this from some of my leadership clients just days into a new year. They’re perplexed, asking themselves, “Why? There’s so much to do!” What’s at the root of this? For some, it’s lingering burnout, finally noticed after a break, sparking questions about life and career. […]

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Want to Build Leadership Muscles That Stick?

Leadership evolves and so can how we approach it as individuals and with our teams. The Positive Intelligence Program—refined through even more great feedback from participants and coaches around the world—gives you a simple, effective path to real growth, getting to the core of what drives our thoughts, feelings and actions. With just five minutes […]

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