Fear, Intuition, and the Whisper I’m Learning to Trust
Every day since leaving my corporate role to build my coaching practice, I wake up with fear.
For me it lives in my belly, like a gentle hook pulling just below my right ovary. It’s not dramatic, more like a persistent tug. For most of my life I tried to push it away. Now I’m learning to befriend it, to sit with it, breathe with it, and ask what it’s trying to protect. To see it as a marker that something important is unfolding.
Follow Your Bliss (Even When You’re Tired)
Last week I was speaking with a founder, part of a group of startup leaders I was supporting. We were reflecting on transitions, and he turned the spotlight on me: "So… what do you want to do next?"
I’d just wrapped up a two-month road trip after resigning from my leadership role, and I gave what I thought was an honest answer: “I want to do more of what brings me joy.” But he wasn’t satisfied. "So, no specific job? No goals?"
I paused, scanned my body, and said again: “I just want to do more of the things that make me feel alive.” He smiled and said, “Ah. So… you’re following your bliss.”
The Sound of Silence: Leadership Lessons from a Silent Retreat
Yesterday, I returned from a silent retreat, aiming to deepen my mindfulness practice and find answers to some pressing questions that have been piling up in my head. Over the course of 116 hours, 108 of which were spent in complete silence, I discovered that silence isn’t as silent as one might think. The world is a noisy place, even without the distractions of wifi, TV, and digital devices.
My Journey to ICF ACC Credential (spoiler alert - it was hard at times).
I'm beyond happy to share that on Monday, I have received confirmation of my ICF Associate Certified Coach credential and today I received my Credly badge for this achievement! This journey, which began back in January 2022, has been one of profound growth and relentless dedication. It also felt hard at times, juggling two jobs at one point, coaching education and coaching clients.
