Blog Archives

Bye-bye until the end of July!

Your goals are not wrong. Your timeline is. As I head into a few weeks of intentional time off, I wanted to leave you with something powerful: your dreams, goals, and desires are not wrong. But the pressure you’re putting on your timeline? That’s the real issue. In today’s world, it’s so easy to feel behind. We set ambitious goals and then feel frustrated when they don’t happen on our preferred schedule. But what if the issue isn’t the dream: it’s just the timing? Let’s talk about what it looks

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How to care deeply without losing your focus

A framework for business owners who CARE to stay clear, calm, and intentional Care about causes much? If yes…you’re probably feeling a lot these days. World events, injustice, inequality – it’s overwhelming, especially for business owners who lead with empathy and conviction. However, your beautiful sensitivity can become a double-edged sword when every social crisis (or family crisis!) pulls you away from your mission.This week, I want to speak to that inner tug-of-war: the desire to help everyone and the need to stay focused on your own work and well-being.

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The green dress that changed everything

Why confidence isn’t earned — it’s remembered Most people want to feel more confident  – not because they’re shallow or chasing praise, but because confidence opens doors. It helps us land opportunities, form meaningful relationships, and express our true selves. But many of us mistakenly believe that confidence comes after we achieve the big things: the job, the clients, the external validation. In truth, confidence begins with self-acceptance –  loving yourself exactly as you are. Not the someday version of you. The today-you. A few years ago, I walked into

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Feeling unappreciated? Try this 4-step tool

How to be heard and respected without sparking arguments We all want to feel understood, respected, and seen. That yearning can show up when we give generously but feel underappreciated—or when we speak up and receive pushback or silence. If you’ve ever thought, Why can’t people just show up the way I do?, you’re not alone. This month’s Overachievers Club on June 9 (12–1 PM Eastern) will dig into these very feelings with special guest Jessica Summers, a specialist in rejection dysphoria. If you’ve ever taken a “no” too personally

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The other strangest secret

A boundary-setting guide for high-achievers with big hearts When faced with tricky emotional situations, many of us fall back on behaviors that soothe our nervous system – even when those responses don’t match our values. Maybe you say ‘yes’ when you mean ‘no’, soften your language to avoid conflict, or twist yourself into a pretzel trying to keep the peace. It’s human. And it’s exhausting. What if the real secret to better boundaries is learning to honor your energy  – without guilt? In this week’s blog, I’m sharing three ways

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Make space for what matters: Memorial Day weekend summer goal mapping

Map out your personal and professional milestones—without overloading Planning with the Seasons in Mind Memorial Day weekend marks more than the unofficial start of summer – it’s also an ideal checkpoint to reflect, recalibrate, and plan ahead. If you’re a solopreneur, or just someone craving structure without feeling boxed in, this is the perfect time to look at the year so far and thoughtfully map out what’s next. Each season brings its own rhythm. Summer energy often sparks a mix of movement, relaxation, and intention. Whether you’re slowing down or

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The overlooked ingredient in entrepreneurial success

What a cartwheel can teach you about longevity in business If you’re a neurodivergent entrepreneur – or even if you’re not – there’s one essential factor you may be overlooking in your quest for success: fun. Yes, fun. Not just productivity, not just hustle, but joy. When we talk about sustainable success, particularly through the lens of AD/HD or other forms of neurodiversity, the traditional focus on structure and strategy often misses the mark. The real fuel? Motivation, challenge, and novelty. If those aren’t present, your engine simply won’t run

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This one shift might help your ideas finally stick

Breaks aren’t the problem. They might be your best productivity tool Before we get started, please be reminded that TOMORROW is Overachievers Club where you will learn how to get more done in less time with more ease by RESTING in ways you never thought possible. I’m hosting a special guest all the way from the UK, Ula Carotto and I look forward to seeing you at noon eastern!  Not an Overachievers Club member? Sign up for free HERE! How Strategic Breaks Can Tame Shiny Object Syndrome Why your brain

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What to do when everything feels like a priority

Why your brain thinks everything is a threat—and what to do about it If you’ve ever looked at your to-do list and thought, “Everything is important!”—you’re not alone. Especially if you’re neurodivergent, your brain may process tasks with a heightened sense of urgency, making it feel like there’s no clear starting point. That’s not your fault. It’s how our brains are wired. Your prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for organizing, planning, and managing tasks—is not engaged when you’re overwhelmed. Instead, the limbic system, the more primitive “threat detection”

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Free tools for when life feels like too much

A powerful podcast, a free mini course, and one client’s inspiring storyWhen You Step Up, So Does “Your Stuff” Every time we raise the bar in our lives or businesses, something surprising tends to happen—old fears, hidden habits, and unresolved emotions resurface. It’s normal. And it’s actually a signal that you’re growing. In this vlog, I share a powerful podcast episode I recorded  a year ago (just released in the last week!) wherein my colleague Karen Robinson helped me unpack some of my own past trauma and help me on

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