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February was the longest winter of my life. As a long time San Franciscian, most summers in NorCal, I quoted Twain’s ‘longest winter’ as the cold bay wind required a pea coat in June, July and A…

February was the lon…

February was the longest winter of my life. As a long time San Franciscian, most summers in NorCal, I quoted Twain’s ‘longest winter’ as the cold bay wind required a pea coat in June, July and August.Every summer my woolen coats would wrap me like a blanket in July setting me into the same despair I have here in February. My body craved warmth which I finally got in March in Arizona to celebrate a friend’s 50th birthday.March was equally cold yet filled with many birthday celebrations. Yet, I’m not mentally ready for springtime and the start of summer. In 2025, the closing out a mont…

Have you ever heard the phrase, Zoom Out? It can be applied at work, in a Yoga pose, during a major conflict or confusion situation you cannot seem to move through. Picture yourself viewing the scene …

Have you ever heard …

Have you ever heard the phrase, Zoom Out? It can be applied at work, in a yoga pose, during a major conflict or confusion situation you cannot seem to move through. Picture yourself viewing the scene like a movie director filming with a drone overhead. When your vantage point shifts to look down from above, what is most important is able to be witnessed more easily.Zooming out is something I do often.But, living at 30,000 feet detached your day to day can put you in turbulence of other people’s energy, just like a jet stream pattern creating wind. To avoid staying in the altitude, far from y…

Life is a tapestry of constant transformation, where every encounter and experience shapes our journey. I first connected with Krishna after we were both guests on a podcast. Check out The Sweetest Li…

Life is a tapestry o…

Life is a tapestry of constant transformation, where every encounter and experience shapes our journey. I first connected with Krishna after we were both guests on a podcast. Check out The Sweetest Little Life Podcast with me or Krishna’s episode.I’ve worked with her as an IFS coach to release my post-banking Trauma. During our sessions, our conversations revealed a shared passion for visualizing change—both the bold, unmistakable shifts and the gentle, quiet transitions.Her voice is so soft and powerful, her gifts other-wordly.Krishna’s work (She’s worked with nearly 25K clients an…

The data is clear: applying online without external connections gives you less than a 10% chance of landing the job. Networking thoughtfully and consistently it’s the key to staying employed and adv…

The data is clear: a…

The data is clear: applying online without external connections gives you less than a 10% chance of landing the job. Networking thoughtfully and consistently it’s the key to staying employed and advancing your career. In an evolving marketplace, hiring managers increasingly rely on personal recommendations—think of them as references on steroids. Photo by charlesdeluvio on UnsplashYet, many professionals hunting for a new role or job make costly mistakes when networking for a new role. Avoid these five mistakes so you can land the job you desire and deserve.1. Slow Responses Kill Opportuni…

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse symbolize the end of times in the Old Testament—conquest, war, famine, and death. More recently, the Gottman Institute identified four "horsemen" that erode marri…

The Four Horsemen of…

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse symbolize the end of times in the Old Testament—conquest, war, famine, and death. More recently, the Gottman Institute identified four "horsemen" that erode marriages: stonewalling, defensiveness, contempt, and criticism.Photo by 🇸🇮 Janko Ferlič on UnsplashLet’s face it—leaving a job can feel like a divorce, severing bonds with colleagues who function as a professional family. The conclusion of a work chapter disrupts the nervous system, even when departure is a desired choice. Workplace culture often provides comfort, making transitions challen…

Why This SeriesTransitions—both subtle and significant—shape our lives. This Season Series explores the art of living in the “&,” moving through change with intentionality. Through these conve…

Why This SeriesTrans…

Why This SeriesTransitions—both subtle and significant—shape our lives. This Season Series explores the art of living in the “&,” moving through change with intentionality. Through these conversations, I aim to write more, collaborate often, and share the gifts of others.Molly Woodhull has been on my “watch list” for years now, mixing wellness, science and of course, a brand with alliteration. For all the strange algorithms out there, the data that linked Molly to my IG feed is forever my favorite equation.She epitomizes living in the “&” from her online presence and I can atte…

I literally believe everyone has it harder than me. Despite multiple, very complex health issues with rare findings, I still believe that others are worse off. The hardest time in my life still feels …

I literally believe …

I literally believe everyone has it harder than me. Despite multiple, very complex health issues with rare findings, I still believe that others are worse off. The hardest time in my life still feels like the year my mom’s Cancer came back, my girls were under 2 and my boss was killed. I know what hard is and this is not that bad.When I zoom out, I realize things haven’t been great around here in my skin suit. My personal medical journey is complex and another article on another day, when it’s over 40 degrees.Today, 9.5 weeks out from my latest surgery I’ve learned a few lessons I didn…

My email fills up with new client inquiries after their gut grumbles loud enough to contact me. Our first call is part gripe session, part daydreaming of calmer times ahead. Like the cycle of Grief, w…

My email fills up wi…

My email fills up with new client inquiries after their gut grumbles loud enough to contact me. Our first call is part gripe session, part daydreaming of calmer times ahead. Like the cycle of grief, wanting a career change moves through contemplation, anger, analysis, sadness, disbelief, bargaining, and—hopefully—acceptance. Each stage compounds emotions like a middle school science experiment.Reacting to career frustrations is vastly different from proactively shaping your day-to-day work for your future.Are you assuming work will always be available? Will your role always exist in some f…

A recent social trend has lovely humans writing love letters to their younger selves on reels. Upon reflection, the reels are equal part humble brag, trauma bypassing and unrelenting need to have made…

A recent social tren…

A recent social trend has lovely humans writing love letters to their younger selves on reels. Upon reflection, the reels are equal part humble brag, trauma bypassing and unrelenting need to have made big life leaps.My current self, in midlife, does not want to look back, even for a coffee with my younger self. I’ve spent enough energy with my younger self to last a lifetime. I’m not interested in having coffee with her. She worked too much, without balance. When she wasn’t looking for a title or ego boosts at work, she was morbidly unclear on what she needed. She prioritized everyone el…

January was unkind. As each week ebbed and flowed, we met the challenges with short bursts of joy and ease. When we were in low tide with the flu, bone chilling temps and cancelations a plenty, hibern…

January was unkind. …

January was unkind. As each week ebbed and flowed, we met the challenges with short bursts of joy and ease. When we were in low tide with the flu, bone chilling temps and cancelations a plenty, hibernation took over. In high tide, a mini trip to Estero, FL and a family salt cave helped reset. As I look back on what helped keep me (and the family) put one foot in front of the other, it’s pausing and learning new things.What I Did to Pause:Healing: Infared Bon Charge Wrap- red light Therapy every other day on my gut and back muscle resource. It’s used for muscle recovery and increased mental…

The masquerade ball of leadership is all about the masks—sometimes they’re necessary to navigate the room, but it’s worth recognizing when hiding behind them helps you thrive and when it keeps y…

The masquerade ball …

The masquerade ball of leadership is all about the masks—sometimes they’re necessary to navigate the room, but it’s worth recognizing when hiding behind them helps you thrive and when it keeps you from being truly seen.In Machiavelli for Women, NPR host Stacy Vanek Smith draws on Machiavelli’s timeless principles from The Prince. For any woman in business, Smith provides a pragmatic guide for navigating power dynamics, negotiating authority, and advancing in the modern workplace with intention and strategy.Reflecting on my experience across nearly two decades in corporate plodding (suc…

Originally premiered in 2022, this sitcom has an office culture dynamic worth discussing. Starring Maya Rudolph and Adam Scott as newly divorced characters, Loot kicks off with Maya’s character, Mol…

Originally premiered…

Originally premiered in 2022, this sitcom has an office culture dynamic worth discussing. Starring Maya Rudolph and Adam Scott as newly divorced characters, Loot kicks off with Maya’s character, Molly, suddenly showing up at her philanthropic foundation after years of living the lavish life of a jet-setting billionaire. The writing boasts epic, laugh-out-loud moments, making it a gem of modern comedy. As a fan eagerly awaiting season 3, I’m here to dissect the show’s portrayal of office culture and leadership dynamics.Culture Assessment: A Leadership Consultant’s TakeThe non-profit fou…

My head hurts. The flood of articles about firms mandating a five-day return to the office feels overwhelming. While enforcing a full-time in-person schedule is a company’s prerogative, it’s equal…

My head hurts. The f…

My head hurts. The flood of articles about firms mandating a five-day return to the office feels overwhelming. While enforcing a full-time in-person schedule is a company’s prerogative, it’s equally your decision whether to stay—or consider new opportunities.Outside of emails from my daughters’ school and activities, nearly all the texts on my phone are from clients who feel unwilling or unable to return to a five-day office routine. The Anxiety and distrust built up over years of working 24/7 through the pandemic linger, and navigating this shift feels deeply personal.Of course, there…

Life has a way of testing us, whether it’s through natural disasters (LA is still on fire), personal loss (death of a parent, friend or spouse), illness (cancer or hysterectomy), or career upheaval …

Life has a way of te…

Life has a way of testing us, whether it’s through natural disasters (LA is still on fire), personal loss (death of a parent, friend or spouse), illness (cancer or hysterectomy), or career upheaval (getting fired, let go or pushed out).For anyone interacting with your coworker, neighobr or friend out West, offering support can feel daunting. What do you say? What do you do? How do you truly help?Here are seven practical approaches to support someone navigating tough times, including job loss—a stressor that often carries not only financial but also emotional weight.1. “What can I do to s…

"Let Them" is shaping up to be the book of 2025, developed by Mel Robbins with her signature research-based approach, blending personal anecdotes and expert insights. From friendships to breakups and,…

"Let Them" is shapin…

"Let Them" is shaping up to be the book of 2025, developed by Mel Robbins with her signature research-based approach, blending personal anecdotes and expert insights. From friendships to breakups and, yes, colleagues, Robbins offers a framework for releasing control, setting boundaries, and navigating Relationships with grace. As usual, I’m taking a professional spin on her advice—focusing on what it means to "Let Them" and, most importantly, "Let Me" as a leader in the workplace.Mel Robbins: The Leadership OprahMel’s style of life coaching is steeped in her own hero’s journey—moving…

Hello from me, your emotional holistic coach. I’ve been called angry, crazy, dramatic and worse. If it exists I’m experiencing the emotions of loss, happiness, revengeful glee when the asshat I w…

Hello from me, your …

Hello from me, your emotional holistic coach. I’ve been called angry, crazy, dramatic and worse. If it exists I’m experiencing the emotions of loss, happiness, revengeful glee when the asshat I worked with got canned, excitement, grief, laughter and that was just yesterday. Emotions remain a stigmatized topic in professional settings, despite their inevitability. As women—particularly working mothers—we assume the emotional responsibilities of our families, teams, projects, and broader communities.Whether our “emotional backpack” is brimming with warmth and empathy or laden with…

In times of disaster, it can feel as though nothing we think or write feels normal. While comparing this event to other natural disasters or traumatic experiences both globally and nationally, this on…

In times of disaster…

In times of disaster, it can feel as though nothing we think or write feels normal. While comparing this event to other natural disasters or traumatic experiences both globally and nationally, this one feels personal—it hits home. Having lived in California for many years, I feel deeply connected to the people and the land. Moreover, as a mother and wife who has worked hard to create a sense of home and community, this disaster feels particularly overwhelming.During challenging times, I have found certain practices to be grounding and they take moments. Below are a few approaches that may s…

Wellness & Leadership ResearchThe Science of Micro-Breaks: How Small Pauses Improve Big DecisionsFrom Playgrounds to Snacktime: How Adults Can recharge like their Own Kids’ Micro Breaks”The Scienc…

Wellness & Leadershi…

Wellness & Leadership ResearchThe Science of Micro-Breaks: How Small Pauses Improve Big DecisionsFrom Playgrounds to Snacktime: How Adults Can recharge like their Own Kids’ Micro Breaks”The Science of Micro-Breaks: How Small Pauses Improve Big DecisionsIn our new Elementary school, my daughters get two recesses and a snack break at school. It's a simple part of their day that seems like common sense—give little kids time to move, and recharge, and they come back to class more focused.This made headlines--there’s real science behind this. CDC research has proven recess improves memory, …