Tag: personal-growth
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Embracing the Changes
2026 November Coaching Corner Newsletter Coaching: Leadership Development Planning for the Future: Getting into Alignment with Your 2027 Career Growth “In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” — Abraham Maslow One thing I have come to know and better understand about myself, and my own career journey is…
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Education as Part of the Journey
The other day during my Instagram Coach Carol Speaks video segment, I talked about the importance of staying curious. I invited my audience to take a moment to think deeply and formulate questions about the world around them. I encouraged them to ask thoughtful questions about their environments, the people they interact with, the places they visit, and most importantly, themselves. Asking the right questions about who we are,…
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Thriving into the Future
2026 October Coaching Corner Newsletter “Thrive” “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style”~ Maya Angelou For the better part of 2025 and 2026, I have felt as though many of us were operating on autopilot moving…
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Protect Your Peace: Boundaries for Empaths in Toxic Environments
I feel everything. Being an empath and a leader who has worked in the area of helping myself and others build their emotional intelligence has not been easy, especially when I’ve been in a work environment that was unsupportive and downright toxic. The skill my mental gymnastics has had to master in order to survive…
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But What Can I Do? Navigating Social and Political Change While Supporting Our Own Personal Development
Okay, folks, I really want to talk about and address the elephant 🐘 that has been sitting in the room during my coaching sessions for the past 18 months or so. However, I do want to start this conversation with a bit of clarification. Coaching, as a professional practice, is not in any way a…
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LeadWhole: WholeSuccess
2026 WholeSuccess Client Case Stories Have you been thinking about starting your own coaching journey? Now is the time to act! But don’t take it just from me. Gather the courage and the motivation you need by learning more about the coaching journeys of fellow clients and coachees. ( Note: in mobile view click on…
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Choosing Your Coaching Path: Lifestyle, Leadership, and Everything In Between
One of the most common questions I’m asked as a professional coach is, “What’s the difference between lifestyle coaching and leadership development coaching?” Closely followed by, “How do I know which direction is right for me?” The honest answer: it’s not always a quick either/or decision. In many cases, there is natural overlap between the…
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Flower 🌼 Power: Taking Time to Gaze Upon My Own Bed of Flowers
Over the past several weeks, I have been encouraging my social media community to pause long enough to notice the flowers. This morning, while sitting on my porch and taking in the beautiful arrangement of flowers I planted, I found myself reflecting on the garden of my own life. I began thinking about where I…
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Turning a Page! Full Steam Ahead!
June 2026 Coaching Corner Newsletter Wow really is the best word to describe these past few weeks at LeadWhole. May has brought so much momentum and forward movement that I almost forgot it was time to publish another newsletter. As many of you know, my time at the beautiful A-Frame in Homer is coming to…
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How Leadership Development Coaching Strengthens Organizational Success
Teams rarely perform beyond the capabilities of their leaders. When leadership practices are inconsistent, that inconsistency can shape how teams communicate, make decisions, and operate. Whether we realize it or not, teams take their cues from their leaders. From communication style to decision-making, employees look to leadership for direction and example. That is why it…
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The WholeTruth
A Message to my Clients I wanted to share an important update. As I’ve continued in my own journey of becoming and done some deep reflection, I’ve made a significant decision about the future direction of LeadWhole Coaching & Healthcare Advocacy future in the coming months. As you know, I’ve worked extremely hard to maintain both the …
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April 2026 Coaching Corner Newsletter 🌿
Stress Awareness Month “If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it—and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.”— Marcus Aurelius You can say what you want about Marcus Aurelius, love him or hate him he’s got a point. You…
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Don’t forget your people!
As we continue our journey into our next season of our becoming, I’d like for us as leaders, to take a moment to not only reflect upon our own achievements and successes, but to also to reflect upon the achievements and successes of our teams…
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Why Coaching Is Like Learning to Play the Guitar 🎸
Have you ever sat and listened to two seemingly accomplished play the guitar? One artist plays with technical perfection, while the other seems to physically, emotionally, and spiritually blend with their instrument so seamlessly that the music doesn’t just reach your ears, it also reaches your soul. The melodies stir something deeper. They create such…
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Rooted. Whole. Becoming. In Fabulous February ❤️
Coaching Corner 2026 February Newsletter “It’s no longer an option to be the sole oxygen supplier who only breathes life into someone else’s existence, and especially at this stage in my life. If I’m feeling short of breath while I am attempting to breathe life into yours, it will inevitably be the undoing of us…
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🌀Finding Your People Is the Sh*t That Keeps You Grounded
From a very young age, I remember feeling like an outsider—never quite landing in any specific box. I wasn’t rich enough to be “popular,” not athletic enough to be a jock, and definitely not brainy enough to be elbowing my way toward valedictorian status. I wasn’t failing at life—I just sort of… existed. Parallel to…
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Happy New Year 🎈
I am Rooted. I am Whole. I am Becoming. As I welcome this new year, I do so with deep reflection and reverence…
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“What would you attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail?”
On Monday I posed a simple but powerful question to my social media followers: “What would you attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail?”
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🍂 Where the Leaves Lie
November 22, 2025 Newsletter Yes, my lovelies — it’s true. We’ve arrived at that beautiful moment in the season when it’s time to gently release the leaves 🍂 of our past — the old ideas, outdated stories, and expectations of how we thought things should unfold. As we enter this final phase of autumn —…
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Reclaim Empowerment Academy
So I’m about to make a statement that may raise a few eyebrows, but it’s the truth, I’ve never not gotten the job that was meant for me …at the time. Every position I’ve had was the position I was intended to have, from educator to COO, I was there for a reason and have…
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Finding Balance: Building Positive Habits for a Peaceful Work-Life Harmony
In today’s fast-paced world, work can easily bleed into every corner of our lives—leaving little room for rest, reflection, or personal growth. Striking a healthy work-life balance isn’t just about time management; it’s about forming intentional, positive habits that protect your well-being and inner peace. It’s about actively reclaiming your life! 1. Set Clear Boundaries…
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You Matter: A special message for my Millennials & Gen Z Leaders
In a world that’s currently suffering from great levels of chaos and discourse, entering the world as a new leader straight out of college or from an entry level position can be anything but a welcoming or easily navigated environment. Unfortunately, what you will most likely find is that the mindsets of the individuals you…
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Denied Access: Reframing your mindset regarding your resignation
So I’m about to make a very bold statement that I’m sure some hiring managers of the toxic nature would disagree with, but I’m standing on business and I am going to make it anyway because it is both valid and true. I have never quit a job, I’ll say it again, I have never…