Is the version of success you’re pursuing still aligned with where you are — and who you are — in this season of life? Being successful isn’t only about what we accomplish — it’s about how we accomplish it. It’s about leading with clarity, presence, and resilience, so that our achievements don’t leave us depleted, but instead sustain us and those around us.
Mindfulness sounds wonderful in theory…but what about real life? Mindfulness isn’t about doing anything new. It’s about shifting how you are. It’s not another task—it’s a different way of experiencing the tasks you already have.
Mindfulness in the workplace isn’t about escaping to a mountaintop or adopting strange practices. It’s about something much more grounded and practical – cultivating present moment awareness to enhance focus, reduce stress, and ultimately, drive success.
Today, when I look back at those challenging moments, I see them through a transformed lens. The journey from being Successfully Exhausted to Mindfully Successful taught me three powerful truths:
This subtle shift from judgment to noticing fosters better communication, reduces conflict, and helps leaders operate from a place of understanding rather than assumption.
Mindfully successful is not about aiming for a flawless state of calm or pretending that deadlines, challenges, and difficult conversations don’t exist. Instead, it’s about being present and aware of your actions and their impact without being consumed by stress or letting it control you.
I am thrilled to share that I have earned the prestigious designation of Master Certified Coach (MCC) by the International
Are you relying on outdated approaches to developing your leaders? As you invest to develop yourself or other employees in your organization as leaders, recognize that there is no one right way. It is important to consider type, preferences, experiences and competencies, stage at which one makes meaning, and many other factors when determining when and how a leader can best be developed to their fullest potential.
As I explained executive/leadership coaching to my seatmate, I realized that others may have the same questions.
Leadership takes courage. Whether leading a company, a division, a team or just yourself, it requires courage to continually “put yourself out there” and take the lead. So what is your motivation to lead?