Level Up Your Leadership:  Level 2 – Permission

Welcome back to our Level Up Your Leadership series! In this second installment, we delve into Level 2 leadership – Permission. Building upon the foundations of Level 1, we now explore the transformative power of relationships and trust within your team. Join us as we uncover the significance of Level 2, understand how to identifyContinue reading “Level Up Your Leadership:  Level 2 – Permission”

Level Up Your Leadership Part 1: Unveiling Level 1 Leadership

This week, we dive into Level 1 leadership, also known as positional leadership. Learn what it means to lead by title, the challenges associated with this level, and how to recognize if you are operating as a Level 1 leader. Discover the first steps to move beyond position-based authority and elevate your leadership game.

Accelerating Trust and Rapport Building: The Power of DISC for New Leaders

Stepping into a new leadership role can be both exciting and challenging. As you embark on this journey, building trust and rapport with your new team is paramount. The quicker you connect with your team, the faster you can work together to achieve remarkable results. That’s where the DISC Personality Assessment comes into play. InContinue reading “Accelerating Trust and Rapport Building: The Power of DISC for New Leaders”

Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Power of DISC Personality Assessment

In the dynamic realm of leadership, understanding oneself and one’s team is akin to having a well-lit map through an uncharted territory. Leaders who harness this knowledge have a distinct edge. One invaluable tool that has become a lighthouse for leaders seeking to navigate the intricacies of personality dynamics is the DISC Personality Assessment. DISC,Continue reading “Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Power of DISC Personality Assessment”

Overcoming Overwhelm: Strategies for Women in Leadership

Women in leadership face a unique set of challenges as they strive to excel in their professional roles while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This article explores practical strategies for overcoming the feeling of overwhelm that can accompany leadership positions and finding fulfillment in your leadership journey. 1. Prioritization is Key: The first step inContinue reading “Overcoming Overwhelm: Strategies for Women in Leadership”

C-PTSD and Body Autonomy

As a child I learned to put others’ needs before my own and was not taught how to have safe boundaries. [If you haven’t yet, please read this post.] The only way this was done overtly physically was that if an adult (mom, aunt, uncle, etc.) wanted a hug “No” wasn’t an acceptable answer. InContinue reading “C-PTSD and Body Autonomy”

What does it mean to have a comfort zone? Is it serving you or limiting you?

Essentially, a comfort zone is a state of mind. We all have different mindsets in which we feel at ease.  Our comfort zone serves a fundamental purpose, protection. Comfort zones keep people safe and encourage caution when caution is due. Having a comfort zone is what has helped humans survive as a race for asContinue reading “What does it mean to have a comfort zone? Is it serving you or limiting you?”

Thanks-giving [Gratitude]

When was the last time you took a moment to ruminate on all the good in your life?

With Thanksgiving, a time when our attention is drawn to the idea of giving thanks, fresh on our minds I wanted to take a moment to discuss the life-changing effects of Gratitude.

So what is gratitude? And why should you be thinking about it?

Music: Our stories, emotions, affirmations

I have always chosen my favorite songs based on the lyrics. Which is why I cannot personally understand why some people prefer to listen to bands that scream sing unintelligible words no matter how much they try to convince me it’s the guitar or drums that “make it.” To each his own, but I’d likeContinue reading “Music: Our stories, emotions, affirmations”

Reflections: Hiking Path of Life

I’m in Arizona for the weekend to cheer on my coach and his wife at the NPC USA Championships. Saturday morning a few of us took a hike at Piestewa Park, the second highest point in the Phoenix Mountains. When my friend asked if I wanted to go hiking all I heard was did IContinue reading “Reflections: Hiking Path of Life”