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Releasing Resistance: What My Reformer Pilates Practice Taught Me About the Mind-Body Struggle accountability personaldevelopment personaletiquette selfawareness May 21, 2025

Today, something shifted for me. And interestingly, it didn’t happen in a coaching session, a moment of journaling, or while reflecting on one of life’s many complexities. It happened on the Reformer ...

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Building Confidence by Embracing Self-Trust Over Perfection authenticity careergrowth confidence emotionalintelligence personaldevelopment selfawareness May 14, 2025

Imagine trying to assemble a jigsaw puzzle, but every time you pick up a piece, you tell yourself, "This piece is wrong," or "This piece isn’t good enough." How long would it take before you became fr...

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Resilience Isn’t What You Think: The Elegant Virtue of Rising Gracefully authenticity emotionalintelligence personaldevelopment professionaldevelopment May 07, 2025

We often talk about resilience as if it’s a grit-your-teeth kind of toughness—something hard, unbreakable, and unfeeling. But through the lens of elegance and emotional intelligence, I’ve come to see ...

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Beyond People Pleasing: Reclaiming Your Empathy, and Your Boundaries boundaries emotionalintelligence empathy personaldevelopment selfawareness Apr 30, 2025

Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'm such a people pleaser," almost like it's a flaw you’re destined to live with? You're not alone.

The phrase “people pleaser” is everywhere these days — often...

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Confidence, Growth, and Redefining the Metrics of Success careergrowth confidence growth leadershipdevelopment personaldevelopment professionaldevelopment Apr 23, 2025

Success isn’t always loud. It doesn’t always arrive in the form of awards, titles, or applause. Sometimes, success shows up quietly—as a sense of calm after a storm, the self-respect earned from risin...

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3 Attributes of a Natural Born Leader authenticity emotionalintelligence leadershipdevelopment personaldevelopment professionaldevelopment selfawareness Apr 22, 2025

In my line of work as a personal and professional development coach, one fundamental truth reigns supreme: self-awareness is the cornerstone of success. Whether you're just getting back into the work ...

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Avoid these Common Missteps to Master the Art of Emotional Regulation as a Leader within your Organization emotionalintelligence leadershipdevelopment leadershipskills professionaldevelopment Apr 22, 2025

We have all been in a situation professionally where emotions are running high, and you are just trying to get the job done right! These types of situations present us with unique challenges in mainta...

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Three Essential Tips for Entrepreneurs: Insights from an Entrepreneur and Life Coach communication Apr 22, 2025

As an entrepreneur and life coach, I've witnessed firsthand the challenges individuals face when balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with managing their professional reputation. However, I've al...

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Making Big Change: A Step by Step Guide for Conscious Decision Making and Living a Fulfilling Life decisionmaking selfawareness Apr 22, 2025

I recently read an article about Andy Jassy, and how when he was offered the opportunity to take over for Jeff Bezos, he asked to speak to his wife. And the incredible emotional intelligence this man ...

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Mastering Your Facial Expressions: A Guide to Effective Non-Verbal Communication communication effectivecommunication personaldevelopment professionaldevelopment selfawareness Apr 22, 2025

Have you ever been given feedback that you always look angry, even when you’re not? Facial expressions play a critical role in your overall appearance, setting the mood and tone of a conversation, and...

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Transform Fear into Confidence: Unlock the Secret to Presentation Confidence! confidence personaldevelopment selfawareness Apr 22, 2025

As a professional in public relations and a coach specializing in etiquette and professional soft skills development, I have given numerous speeches, hosted meetings, and conducted workshops and lectu...

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Transforming Small Talk: A Mindset Shift activelistening effectivecommunication personaldevelopment Apr 22, 2025

Small talk often gets a bad reputation. Many people dread it, considering it an awkward or meaningless exercise. However, with a shift in mindset, small talk can become a powerful tool for connection ...

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