[1.26.24] When I tapped on my phone to see the time, it was 5:04 am. The whole night I had been updating a website, and it was the 3rd all-nighter. Why the rush? Because I saw the light. After an ego death. Some of you know that I just integrated career coaching to Connect2Self. Because…
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[12.18.23] In an uncertain world, prevailing in the turmoil takes self-compassion and faith. We evolve in unanticipated ways and that’s how life rolls. 27 years ago, I was recovering from giving birth on a hospital bed and childless. My firstborn was a ~9 pound, peachy baby who had stopped breathing while latched on my breast.…
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[10.20.23] It’s been 9 months since I last wrote but who’s counting (Me!). Took me this much time to understand I was burned out. Since January, I’ve been coaching part-time for a global outplacement firm, supporting those who were laid off. We talk about life and career transitions, whether to retire, change fields, relocate family,…
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[2.28.23] The sun sparkled on my face through an east-facing window while I stretched. Annie Lennox sang A Whiter Shade of Pale in the background and I wept for my inner child, whose innocent expectation was again dashed by an old challenge. I knew this wound. Okay, I’d let the emotion surface. A little wouldn’t hurt. But like…
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[1.31.23] Have you ever found the need to break away from a collective identity? The sun is now in group-oriented, awakening, and rebel Aquarius. The new moon/lunar new year on the 22nd beckons to refresh our mindset. As we rock 2023, what do we need to free ourselves from? A while ago I had a nightmare…
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Happy 2023! We are well into Capricorn season, where systems, long term vision, and mastery are themes – in time for discerning, choosing our dreams and goals for the new year. Not so fast, though. I invite you to see 2023 through a very specific lens. If you are still transitioning from the holidays and…
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