“I never have any time.” “My life is so full now.” “I’m just so busy all the time.” Do any of these statements ring true? In our fast-paced culture, we barely have time to catch our breath before we transition to the next thing. Our load ... Read More
Choosing Sufficiency
I believe most people live their lives backward. If you are guilty of structuring your days around task completion and the ever-elusive “to do” list, only to feel like there’s never “enough” time in the day to get it all done, then you’re not ... Read More
Owning Your Worth
I don’t know how to quantify my skills and experience. How do I set my prices to reflect my true worth? Her words hung heavy on the other end of the phone. After three months of coaching together as she launched her new venture, my client had hit what I ... Read More
A New Vision
When the idea first came to me, I knew it was going to happen. The buzz in the Sacramento parenting circling had been growing in recent weeks. So many parents were craving a space to work, connect, focus, and find themselves again after making their ... Read More
Corporate Placemaking
Remember the feeling of running outside for recess when you were in grade school? In those 15-minute breaks between lessons, anything was possible. Whether it was scaling the tallest playground structure or finally making it across the monkey bars, the ... Read More
November Spotlight
As we focus this month on the power of community, it's a treat to feature Melissa LuVisi. She's an entrepreneur, content strategist and arts liaison who founded boutique marketing firm Lu Curates Media. So chic! I loved how she poured so much art and ... Read More
The Power of Community
The start of autumn has hit our family hard. As the leaves begin to turn, welcoming the changing season, we have been dealing with the reality of death and the growth of new life. The duality of holding both at the same time hangs heavy on our hearts while ... Read More
Showing Up
I woke up this morning before both of my children, a rare occurrence when you are a parent of tiny humans with constant needs. Lying in bed, I soaked in the stillness and quietness of the moment, knowing it was fleeting and appreciating it even more ... Read More
Lead the Change
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” We’ve all heard this famous quote by Mahatma Gandhi and may even own a mug, poster, or journal that proclaims his powerful words. But what does it really mean to BE the change? This month, we’re focusing on ... Read More
Values in Action
“I guess really don’t know what I value…” She stared blankly back at me with sad eyes, realizing with new awareness what her statement actually meant. She had screwed up (and she knew it). Her actions weren’t congruent with the leader she wanted to be ... Read More