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Moving beyond obligation and back toward yourself

Creating space for the decisions, rhythms, and changes that are already waiting underneath the surface Creating space for the decisions, rhythms, and changes that are already waiting underneath the surface We live in a world that expects answers quickly: we want the decision, the result, the breakthrough, the plan… Preferably by Tuesday! But when we are talking about REAL change, particularly the kind of change that affects how we work, how we live, and how we see ourselves, we know something else is true: Transformation takes time. Not necessarily years. But it does require enough space for what is underneath the surface to actually come forward. I have been thinking about this a lot as I prepare to host a

Could slowing down make you more productive?

A five-minute practice for stepping away from busyness and returning to the present Something came up in my Spiral group today around busyness, specifically, how we can make sure the busyness in our lives is INTENTIONAL. It is so easy to become a cloud of busy all the time. We get used to it. We begin to define ourselves by how much we are doing, how quickly we are moving, and how many things we are holding together. But is

How much is enough? I invite you to consider that right now. You may not know the answer yet. So, give it a couple of minutes. When we’re solopreneurs and doing most (or ALL) of the work ourselves, we often feel as though we have to stay ahead of everything. We tell ourselves: “I love my business.” “I love my clients.” “I love my work.” And that’s wonderful. Of course it is. But because we love what we do, we

When the right strategy still isn’t working

Understanding what your business needs next Sometimes, you can follow EVERY recommended strategy, complete every task, and make every “this should work” adjustment… and yet your business still does not move forward the way you expected. And when that happens, it’s SO easy to think: “I just need a better plan… a new strategy… another program…” But what if the

Selling without feeling salesy

You do not have to become someone else to sell your work well Here we are in mid to late July, one of my favorite times of the year. Today, I want to talk about something that comes up again and again for coaches, consultants, healers, and heart-centered business owners: How do we invite people to work with us without

The second half of the year deserves a plan too

Create room for meaningful work, real rest, and the experiences you do not want summer to leave behind I’m currently preparing the workbook and presentation for my upcoming Second Chance at Summer workshop, and something has been on my mind. I’ve spoken with several people about the workshop. Some have said they are interested but busy. Others have said they