
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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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
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

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

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

Gift List: Top 5 Books to Give this Holiday Season
From one bookworm to another, here are my top 5 Books to give this holiday season: Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown An awe-inspiring read! In between tears, all I

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