Rasmussen Coaching and Consulting
Helping underrepresented leaders cultivate belonging in themselves and others
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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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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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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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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“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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🌟 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, …
We spend a lot of time talking about how unconscious bias affects others—and rightfully so. But here’s what we rarely discuss: the ways our own biases are quietly sabotaging our most important life decisions and keeping us from becoming who we’re meant to be. When Our Mental Stories Become Prison Walls Every day, we carry …
Why psychological safety and inclusive leadership aren’t just buzzwords—they’re your business advantage. There’s something I see all the time in organizations—great people, with strong technical skills, doing their best… and still struggling.Struggling to retain top talent.Struggling to build cohesive teams.Struggling to create a culture where people truly want to stay and grow. If that feels …
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