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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

A 2-Step Process to Help With Anxiety When You’re Feeling Judged

Each time Kristy thought of going back home for the holidays, her stomach lurched and her chest felt tight. Kristy pictured the disapproving tense look on her mother’s face when

A Simply Mindset Change to Stop Feeling Weighed Down by Past or Future

Danny’s gaze fell on the crystal hourglass set on the wooden table in front of her. She watched meditatively as the tiny grains of sparkling golden sand collectively flowed from

Transform Anxiety with Lovingkindness

The darkness had not yet been disrupted by the dawn. Emma sat draped in her vibrant patch quilt blanket. The aroma of mint drifted up through the steam, rousing her

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

Desire is Not a Dirty Word

I often hesitate to share certain material because what I’m suggesting is the emotional equivalent of free falling off of a bridge. It’s like I’m asking you to close your

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,

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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,

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

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,

Longest Testimonial Ever

How the Spiral Changed My Life By: Sasha Bailyn I really wanted to see the castle. Ever since we arrived in Bavaria, all I could think about was reaching this

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

Three Little Steps to Happiness

I love helping people find real ways to transform the elusive pursuit of happiness into actionable steps to see lasting results. In other words, actions, not just talk and theory.

Stop “Shoulding” Yourself

Stop "shoulding" yourself! It's not helpful and it actually hinders your progress. When an unfavorable situation is noticed, people often jump straight to "I know I should" or "I know

Love That Body

I’d like to shed a little light on a new perspective about how to think about our bodies. We often grow up scrutinizing every little aspect of our bodies and

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

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

Are you fulfilled in your relationships?

According to research, our relationships will be the number one predictor of our lifespan. Here are the typical responses that I hear when I ask, “Are you fulfilled in your

Vulnerability Is a B!tch

Have you ever felt that twinge of jealousy when you see a friend or (ex) partner having fun with someone else? In the past, I would feel a stab of

The Key to Relationship Growth

I don’t want to save you, I want to stand by your side while you save yourself. -Unknown The work in a relationship is to develop ourselves and let the

Audio: Love is a State of Being

  As we bring the so called ‘month of love’ to an end, I would like to shine a bit of my own truth about the messiness of love. First

5 Tips for Dating as Busy Professionals

Working long hours? Looking for love? How on Earth will you find the time for yourself AND for dating!? You’re not alone! It’s a common theme in Silicon Valley: people

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

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

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

The Gratitude Waterfall

Here’s how I discovered my new favorite meditation! The Gratitude Waterfall. I stepped out of the car, onto the gravelly dirt road and let out a long exhale. Looking up,

Meeting Life’s Challenges with Softness and Strength

Imagine you just walked into work, you see your boss walking quickly towards you, one hand gripping a stack of papers, the other in a fist. Their mouth is tight,

How to Build the Courage to Change

Letting go and softening into change has not come easily for me. Although I would like to think that letting go of tension in my body, relationships, and stress looks

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Begin Your Journey To A More Confident & Authentic Life

If you are at a place where feeling supported in the changes ahead feels helpful, call me and we can explore how I can best support you.