From Successfully Exhausted to Mindfully Successful
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:
Mindfulness
The Subtle Power of Noticing Over Judging
This subtle shift from judgment to noticing fosters better communication, reduces conflict, and helps leaders operate from a place of understanding rather than assumption.
Transformative Blueprint for Mindful Leadership: A Book Review of “Mindfully Successful”
Margo Boster’s “Mindfully Successful: Unlock the Power of Your Brain, Body, and Breath to Elevate Your Leadership” is more than just another leadership guide; it is a transformative blueprint for navigating the high demands of leadership roles with grace, resilience, and mindfulness. Boster seamlessly blends scientific research with practical, actionable strategies, empowering leaders to lead with both mind and heart.
Mindfulness in the Workplace Isn’t Just a Trend
Mindfulness in the workplace isn’t just a trend—it’s a strategic shift that’s redefining how we show up in our professional lives. It’s about creating a space where presence, awareness, and focus become the foundation for productivity, creativity, and meaningful connection.
When Nature and Calendars Aren’t In Sync
‘Tis the season… but for what? In the U.S., many of us are wrapping up Thanksgiving celebrations, gearing up for
Q&A About Executive/Leadership Coaching
As I explained executive/leadership coaching to my seatmate, I realized that others may have the same questions.
Leadership and Yoga – Ways of Being
Practicing yoga isn’t about doing poses on a mat or in a class; just as leading isn’t about being in charge of other people. Practicing yoga and leadership are simply ways of being – preferably with compassion and truthfulness.
Balance
Balance—I found myself using that word quite regularly over the past week. At work, I talked with my team members about balancing the needs of the customer, the company and the team. When deciding how to deal with an employee who wasn’t meeting their manager’s standards, we discussed “balance”.
S-L-O-W D-O-W-N (but I don’t have time!)
I have noticed recently that many of my clients and colleagues are rushing about, trying trying TRYING to get everything done and find more hours in the process. They are worn out, stressed and generally exhausted. I sometimes get tired just…
Are You Good Enough? Compared to Whom?
I had a moment of questioning myself, “Should I have been more of what they were expecting?”
Silently, I laughed to myself as I realized that after all this time, there was still a bit of me that questioned if I was doing what they wanted – did I live up (or down) to their standards?