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Scheduling to Create an On Point Work Life Balance

Picture you’re just about to hit send on the last email of the day. The cold beer waiting for you at home is already on your mind; you can practically

How to Ditch the Habits Holding You Back

Imagine a dark piece of marbled oak wood in front of you. In your hand, you’re holding the stainless steel handle of an etching tool.   Now, picture yourself carving

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

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

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

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

Do You Get Stuck in Looped Thinking

Do you ever find yourself thinking the same frustrating thoughts? Does it feel like you’re stuck in a Groundhog Day of the mind? There’s actually a scientific explanation for looped

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Series: A World Beyond Denying our Needs.

Needs: A Burgeoning Awareness Most of us would not say that we are particularly skilled at identifying our needs; even fewer would feel comfortable asking for their needs to be

Turning Vulnerability Into Respect

Vulnerability tends to be received like a dirty word. When vulnerability gets mentioned, it’s like all the air gets sucked out of the room. Vulnerability is also somewhat taboo to

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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Battling S.A.D.

Battling Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) has been a lifelong challenge around this time of year when the wind chill is crisp and the clouds transform California’s gold to green. There

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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?

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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