When did you stop playing? Probably around the time you had your first child (ironically) or got that promotion with the big salary. If you’re like me, your expanding to-do list and pressure to keep up with all your responsibilities began to take priority. And maybe, like me, you started studying time management and high-performance productivity principals and reasoned that play was not something that helped you achieve your ambitious goals. When we stop playing, …
You’re constantly pouring into others – your team, your family, your members, clients, customers, your friends, our community. You’re always filling someone else’s cup. But who is pouring into you? Your ability to perform and please others has gotten you here. But what is this “here” place you’ve arrived at? Is it joy? Is it meaning? Is it peace and freedom? If you’re like me and a lot of the clients I work with, your …
In honor of Mother’s Day this past Sunday, I wanted to share 6 surprising – and powerful – emotional intelligence leadership lessons I’ve learned being a mom. Can you relate to any of these? 1) Fear and shaming might garner compliance in the short term, but leads to apathy or power struggles in the long term. 2) When my child triggers me, it’s an arrow towards work I still need to do for my inner world. …
One of my yoga teachers is a huge Dave Matthews Band fan. One year, her husband got her front-row tickets to see DMB. Being the wise yogi she is, she spent an afternoon creating a bright, glittery sign that read, “May I meet you, Dave?” As Dave came onto the stage to introduce the opening band, she held up her sign with proud arms, put a bold smile on her face, and communicated her request. …
I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. 🫢 If you haven’t made the change or been motivated to work towards your goal yet, the year ending in a different number is not a factor that will propel you toward the life you desire. I’m sure you’ve noticed that in the first couple weeks of January, your gym is packed like a gas station before a hurricane. Then, by week three, it’s returned to normal. Research …