How to Soften the Grip of Fear About the Future
Today, I stand with you, and in support of you. And while I know today might feel heavy and uncertain for many, my hope is that we can soften our
IFS + The Enneagram
This blog covers the intersection of two powerful modalities I use regularly in my coaching practice: I will share an overview of these two modalities, but let’s first start with
Clear Communication to Create Secure Attachment
With IFS (Internal Family Systems) & NVC (Non-Violent Communication) Integrated Here is the why Here is a personal example from my childhood that, I hope, will illustrate how we can
Perfectionism vs. Growth Mindset
Plus the new realization that’s turned my perfectionism on it’s head ???? The Realization: The perfectionistic mindset shift that can amplify your efficiency in a HUGE way! Perfectionism is like
Special Edition: Neurology That Supports Effective Leadership
Here’s a bit of science jargon sprinkled with a simple application to keep you effectively flowing and peaceful. As much as we would like to push down or away from
DON’T CLOSE YOUR HEART FOR ANYTHING OR ANYONE
She leaned against the wall, the vise-like restriction tightening from the inside out. She could sense the discomfort crawling up her throat and felt like she may throw up. Tears
Results-Based Leadership: Harnessing Failure to Unleash Growth
How to Influence Your Colleagues to Achieve Shared Goals Leadership and failure are not often thought to go hand in hand, but once we conquer the heart-pounding fear of failure,
If You Aren’t Motivated To Start It Now, Then It’s The Wrong Goal! How To Set 2017 Goals That Stick (Dec Newsl’t)
Okay, so we all fall victim to creating goals around what we think we “should” be doing. STOP it! As soon as you hear yourself thinking “I should______ (work out,
Vitality in the Workplace Series #2
“I have no reason to complain, I chose each step that brought me here so why am I so unhappy?” Sound familiar? Purpose is one of the most sought after
Vitality in the Workplace Series #1
Health Threat to Silicon Valley Companies I see a major underlying threat to companies’ health in the Silicon Valley. The workforce needs support in finding purpose and meaning in their
5 Steps to Effective Goal Setting
As we bring January to an end, how did you do with your New Year’s resolutions? Did they already get lost in your to do pile?? If so, it
Purpose & Wisdom
The phrase “you don’t know what you don’t know until you know it,” makes more and more sense with each passing day. There are moments that hit us out of
Effective Calendar & Time Management: 2018
Take a listen to my audio guide to Effective Calendaring & Time Management for a Fresh & Organized 2018! For more help with the emotional part of calendaring (FOMO,
Goal Setting: The Allegory of the Hiker
Listen to Heather’s guided reflection on 2017 and goal-setting for 2018 Let’s close out 2017 with a touch of reflection and a mountain of intention. Let’s chart out where we’ve
A Simple Set of Useful Tools to Create Balance in Uncertain Times
We have compiled a set of useful tools, based on the most common challenges that clients are experiencing during the pandemic. Each tool has been designed to help you direct
The Marble Jar Challenge
Who this challenge is useful for 😀 Anyone interested in developing a new habit. The story… A brilliant client came up with a really fun idea to help themselves develop
Ending Addictive Thinking
Imagine a small white cigarette on a table in front of you. That little cigarette is completely harmless as long as it just lays there, right? Cigarettes are like your
One Question to End Recurring Negative Thinking
The black Ford van pulled up to the curb at Terminal 3, door C. The Lyft driver came around to open the back hatch. He was medium height with a
Surrendering Our Burdens and Our Burnout
The chime of the alarm filled my sleepy mind but the weight of my body felt like a concrete slab, too heavy to lift. It had been a long week
You are not what you think, feel, say, or do…
Believing we are what we think, feel, say or do is like dumping emotional tar in our brain; it keeps us neurologically stuck. Think of it like driving in a
Do You Trust Yourself?
“Having never received any life coaching in the past, I was reluctant and hesitant to participate in a life coaching session, however, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself opening
Special People
“I would highly recommend Heather to others and not only is she a great coach, she is an inspiring human being!” -Dawn Surround Yourself With People That Help You Care-Less
Self-Love for Beginners
Many people including myself, struggle with receiving and expressing love. How to express love? How to receive love? How to feel lovable? Here’s an outline to use as you
How Do You Stay Sane During The Holidays?
We are all, for the most part, aware that the holidays can create some stressful and challenging situations. I know my family is no exception,but is there anything that we
5 Simple Steps To A Better Night’s Sleep
Let’s start with the simple and sweet necessities: bedtime and morning routines. Most haven’t given much thought to these pinnacle routines, yet I have found them to be one of
Ahhh I Get It, That’s What I’ve Been Missing!
Wow, mind blown! Now I get it. All this time, I didn’t understand why I got so uncomfortable talking to others about how I love myself. Each time I mentioned
3 ways to test a hunch that it’s time to let go…
We all get caught up in thinking patterns. I often associate continuity with safety and change with being out of control. Our stomachs can tighten up at the mere thought
The Mirror Effect: Handling Relationships With Authenticity
We’ve all been there; someone acts in a way that triggers us. Sometimes we catch ourselves before we lash out, internally or externally, and other times we lash out and
Beautiful Masterpiece
The world has been grooming you for this very moment. Through your experiences, relationships, and circumstances, you have become uniquely you. Every little experience is molding us into the beautiful