www.katharinegiovanni.com If you’ve ever escaped to the car, the closet, or “walked the dog” who didn’t actually need to go anywhere, welcome. You’re in the right place. The holidays come with feelings no one puts on the gift tags, but we’re going to talk about them anyway. ————— Somewhere around mid-November, society flips a switch, […]
www.katharinegiovanni.com .avia-section.av-mjkbp0oz-f42a39deb2121812ab2c9d3e7482ceca{ background-color:#b7ceff; background-image:unset; } I’ve been publishing Thriving Times long enough to know that December doesn’t need more advice, it needs permission to breathe. This month’s issue is about slowing down, dropping the holiday performance, and choosing what actually matters. You’ll also find contributions from Katie Nall, Ph.D. and Paula Dice, along with good […]
www.katharinegiovanni.com You Don’t Need a New Strategy. You Need to Forgive Something. Entrepreneurs are famous for chasing the next tactic… funnels, templates, masterminds, hacks, AI prompts, morning routines involving kale and cold plunges. We’re told success is just one more webinar away. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Your business can’t grow beyond the version of […]
www.katharinegiovanni.com There was a time when excellent service meant fancy perks, gold-embossed stationery, and the ability to pronounce “concierge” without sweating. I should know because I built an entire career in that world. But here’s the surprising twist: The most valuable competitive edge in today’s marketplace isn’t luxury. It’s kindness. Yes. Kindness. Not the fake smile. Not the […]
www.katharinegiovanni.com You walk into your parents’ house and there she is. Aunt Martha. You smell her before you even round the corner into the living room, that familiar cloud of Charlie perfume layered over years of cigarette smoke. She’s tucked into her usual spot on the couch, wine glass in hand like it’s part of […]
www.katharinegiovanni.com An Angel Blouse and a Lesson in Forgiveness The angels have a funny way of getting my attention. This time it was in the checkout line of a department store. Last Saturday, they reminded me (again) that my real work doesn’t happen in a corporate suit. It happens in the ordinary. Checkout lines, […]
www.katharinegiovanni.com A story about growth, gut feelings, and the imaginary sloth who really needs to get out of my way. You know the saying, “When one door closes, another one opens”? No one ever talks about the long, dimly lit hallway between the doors. A few years ago, I found myself standing in that […]
www.katharinegiovanni.com Feeling off? Your soul might be remembering something. You ever have a reaction to something that feels way bigger than it should? Ever feel stuck in a fear or pattern that doesn’t quite make sense? You’ve done the work, read the books, and maybe even had a breakthrough or two. And despite the progress, […]
www.katharinegiovanni.com (Nope, it’s not read the room like a storm tracker, although yes, I do feel the energy when I walk in.) The other day, I was talking to a friend who was bouncing from one thing to the next like her to-do list was chasing her. I gently suggested she take a break. Her […]
www.katharinegiovanni.com Spring. When everyone’s thinking about the warmth of the season, the beauty of spring flowers, and how they really need to do a spring cleaning. Well, almost everyone. Spring cleaning is not always on my bucket list, to be honest, although I admit it’s nice when it’s done. Everything feels better. Newer somehow. For […]
