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When Strength Isn’t in Taking a Side: Choosing Presence Over Polarity emotionalintelligence leadershipdevelopment mindfulness personaldevelopment Jun 25, 2025

A friend recently shared a beautiful story about a dinner conversation with a remarkably seasoned leader. It wasn’t the title or position of the individual that struck me—it was the response he gave w...

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The Resilience of an Athlete – and What It Teaches Us About Everyday Strength authenticity confidence empowerment mindfulness resilience selfworth Jun 18, 2025

After my recent Success Decoded episode with Ayesha Billimoria—an elite sprinter, coach, and voice of women’s empowerment in sport—I’ve been reflecting deeply on the athlete’s mindset. There’s somethi...

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When Life Isn’t Going Your Way: A Mindset Shift That Changes Everything emotionalintelligence growth mindfulness personaldevelopment Jun 13, 2025

Recently, I heard a well-known Instagram personality say something that stopped me in my tracks, summarizing the words it speaks about how if you’re not happy in life, it’s not because life is wrong—i...

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How to Create Change Within Yourself (Without Losing Who You Are) authenticity confidence emotionalintelligence mindfulness personaldevelopment selfawareness Jun 04, 2025

A kinder, more effective approach to personal growth and confidence development

When most people pursue personal development, they often begin with a harsh inner monologue:

“I need to fix this part ...

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The Rise of the Intentional Wardrobe: Why Jeans Were Never My Go-To elegance mindfulness personaletiquette selfawareness selfexpression May 28, 2025

There’s been a subtle shift in the fashion conversation lately—one that I’ve waited a lifetime to see. Publications like People are suddenly celebrating what they call “alternatives to jeans.” Maxi sk...

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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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