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Loneliness in Silicon Valley

Helen’s shoulders drooped during her coaching session. “I’m so overwhelmed. I know I should go out, but going out feels like such a hassle. I’d rather go home to relax

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

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

The Stories that I Told Myself

Originally published on the occasion of International Women’s Day As a little girl I grew up in a family where everyone was trying to survive so I told myself that

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

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

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,

My Struggle with Dyslexia: How I Became the Writer I Always Wanted To Be

Have you noticed how the things we are most embarrassed or scared or feel shameful about are often a big-fat-red-sharpie arrow pointing us in the direction of growth and passion?

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

The Passport: A Harrowing Start to Summer Vacation

His alarmed face made my blood pool in my feet before he finished the sentence, “Your Passport is expired!” “What!” I half screamed, grabbing the passport, “what does that mean!?”

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If Family is Everything, What Happens When Yours isn’t Healthy?

It’s an odd experience learning how to accept nurturance as an adult. I feel like I’m 30 years behind and finally learning to experience allowing. It’s like the emotional equivalent

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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

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Don’t Give Yourself Away So Easily

I often receive some of my deepest insights in my sessions with clients. A few days back, I received a big one! As I looked at my client, her eyes

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

Look at Me

“Heather is a super-smart, curious, sincere and committed coach. I thoroughly enjoy her way of deeply and fearlessly exploring to find insights and answers to my challenges. She truly is

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

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

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

How I Stopped Bunking With My Worst Enemy

As a perfectionist, judgment was one of my toughest vices to kick. I saw things as good or bad and right or wrong. Each situation, action, or thing had an

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