A Coaching Perspective on Self-Acceptance & Inner Balance “The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man.” — Euripides In today’s politically charged and emotionally saturated environment, balance is no longer a luxury—it is a leadership competency . As leaders, professionals, and change agents, we are constantly navigating external pressure, com

January 7, 2026 | Authenticity is sexy... “Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and to be that perfectly.” — St. Francis de Sales From a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) perspective, authenticity isn’t a soft skill—it’s a leadership competency, a personal brand strategy, and a resilience practice, especially in a politically charged climate and during the residual stress the holiday season often leaves behind. Before you read on, pause with me for a moment: Ta

Wednesday Wisdom | Intentional Focus in Uncertain Times “Successful people maintain a positive focus in life no matter what is going on around them. They stay focused on their past successes rather than their past failures, and on the next action steps they need to take to get them closer to the fulfillment of their goals rather than all the other distractions that life presents to them.” — Jack Canfield Pause for a moment and sit with those words... In a season filled with

Freedom Friday: The Courage of Knowing You “The more you learn about life, the more you learn about yourself. The more you learn about yourself, the greater is the purpose you serve in life.” — Iyanla Vanzant How do these words land for you today—not just as a leader, but as a human being? Before you move on, give yourself permission to arrive fully: Pause... Inhale deeply… exhale slowly. Inhale again… release what you’re holding. One more breath… soften the shoulders, quiet

Wednesday’s Wisdom: The Heart of Servant Leadership “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.” — Max DePree Let’s pause on that for a moment... In a world where leadership is often measured by output, visibility, and influence, Max DePree reminds us: True leadership begins and ends with humility . Defining reality isn’t just about setting goals or strategies. It’s about creating shared under

Wednesday’s Wisdom: The Power of Restorative Courage “By not standing firm and by not exercising tough love, we often cause the figurative ‘death’ of others and sometimes ourselves, our goals, our destiny.” — Deborah Smith Pegues Leaders, Let’s pause for a moment of honest reflection… Who in your environment do you find yourself intentionally avoiding? What crucial conversation have you postponed because it feels “too uncomfortable” or “too risky”? What might be possible if y