I used to proudly identify as a highly sensitive person and an empath. Then I learned those traits were rooted in unhealed trauma - and instead of shame, I felt relief. Because it meant I could change. In this post, I share the unpopular truth about sensitivity, people-pleasing, and what it really means to turn your empathy into a gift.
“Hire a Life Coach? In This Economy?”
The Question My Clients Ask (And the One I Ask Myself) “Hire a life coach? In this economy?”I hear some version of this at least once a week. Usually with a nervous laugh. Sometimes with genuine frustration. Always with that underlying question: Is this really worth it right now?I get it. I’m a life coach, …
How Unconscious Bias Nearly Derailed My Transition—and What It Taught Me About True Self-Discovery
I had lived forty years as a woman, birthed five children. My entire identity was wrapped up in being a mom—not just the title, but everything that came with it. I was the nurturer. The emotional center of the home. The one who anticipated needs, who created safety, who held space for everyone’s feelings. When …
Grieving the Years I Lost: A Reckoning with Conversion Therapy
Discover the profound grief of living an unlived life. Learn how conversion therapy can erase years of your true self. A call to reckon with lost time and embrace authenticity.
New Year, True You: Why Self-Acceptance Beats Self-Improvement
Every January, we’re bombarded with the same message: new year, new you. Transform yourself. Become unrecognizable. Leave the “old you” behind like a snake shedding its skin. But what if the problem isn’t who you are—it’s that you haven’t given yourself permission to fully be that person? The Exhausting Cycle of Reinvention I’ve worked with …
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The Leadership Gap Nobody Talks About: Why Your Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
We’ve all been there. You say something with the best intentions. You’re trying to be supportive, inclusive, or encouraging. But the reaction you get isn’t what you expected. Maybe there’s an awkward silence. A forced smile. Or worse—someone pulls away from you entirely. You meant well. So why did it land so poorly? This is …
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The Courage to Lead from Values, Not Fear: A Guide to Authentic Living
How shifting from fear-based to values-based decision making can transform your life and leadership We live in a world that seems designed to trigger our fears. Fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of missing out, fear of not being enough. These fears whisper constantly in our ears, shaping our choices, our relationships, and ultimately, …
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When the Mail Brings More Than Bills: An Envelope That Made Me Cry
Yesterday, an envelope arrived that stopped me in my tracks. Inside was something I never expected when I made the terrifying decision to go back to school in my 40s: my Golden Key International Honour Society certificate. I’m still processing it, honestly. And yes, I cried. Happy tears, proud tears, “I can’t believe this is …
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The False Dichotomy: Why I’m Both a Coach AND a Consultant
“Are you a coach or a consultant?” It’s a question I hear often, and my answer might surprise you: Yes, both. The truth is, I don’t just do both—I am both. Whether I’m facilitating a workshop, consulting on DEI initiatives in your organization, or working one-on-one with my coaching clients, I’m always drawing from both …
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Transformation from the Inside Out
🌟 Introducing the EQUIP Framework: A Five-Step Process for Inclusive Leadership & Personal Growth I’ve always believed that leadership isn’t about titles, positions, or authority—it’s about how we show up for ourselves and for others. In my own journey, I’ve learned that creating real change starts from the inside out. Whether it’s in business, community, …
