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
Flexible Leadership
“Blessed are the flexible, for they will not be bent out of shape.” I chuckled at this proverb that felt fitting for my role as a busy mom of tiny humans in this season of life: Always bending, responding, and flexing to save the day! For someone ... Read More
Celebrating Freedom
Do you remember when you did something really hard on your own for the first time? Maybe it was riding a bike without your training wheels or nailing a complex recipe for a dinner party you were hosting. Choosing to step out with autonomy challenges ... Read More
Teaching Trust
“Do you trust me?” he said with an earnest voice as he looked deeply into her eyes. Sitting in the dark theater among so many other families with their young kids, this question hung in the air between Aladdin and Jasmine in a scene most of us know too ... Read More
Authentically Imperfect
What have your imperfections taught you? Think back to the first time you learned how much you really didn’t know about something. Maybe it was even an area you assumed a level of confidence or even expertise in. And then suddenly you ... Read More
Stop “Shoulding”
And Practice Self-Compassion Instead! How many times have you thought or even said “I really should…” in the last 24 hours? I should have taken that job I really should get more sleep I should have committed to less I should… We’re ... Read More
Rethinking Resilience
How do you feel going into 2019? You may have sat down and made a list of resolutions, set some powerful intentions, or decided on your Word of The Year (mine is IMPACT!). In order to make any headway on your list of resolutions and personal goals, ... Read More
You’re Invited…
When you think back on 2018, what will you remember most? This year has been FULL of everything from forest fires to putting out political fires. But what I invite you to remember instead are… First words and first steps Getting that raise at ... Read More
Embracing Gratitude
As we welcome a new month and get closer to the end of another year, let’s take a moment to reflect on what is working – and even wonderful – in our lives! Consider what you’re grateful for in your life now. Set a timer for 2 minutes and write down ... Read More
Embodying Presence
It’s 8:32am and I’ve already been awake for over two hours. Feeding tiny mouths, cleaning up the house, folding mountains of laundry, and reviewing the endless “to do” list for the day that I’ll attempt to tackle when my kids finally (hopefully) nap. This ... Read More