3 Ways To Avoid Breakdown
I’m excited to share my latest article published on Kind Over Matter!
I’ve always prided myself on moving fast, being busy and getting stuff done.
I grew up in a high-achieving, fast-paced, entrepreneurial family. Our family valued hard work and action. Therefore, I had a belief that success meant lots of hard work, long hours, struggle and sacrifice. A typical entrepreneurial mindset. There was little room to relax. Now, I am eternally grateful for this work ethic; it has gotten me to where I am today. But it took me years to learn I also need to chill the bleep out sometimes.
Let me just take a minute to say how much I love the human body. It has a way of telling us, “something’s wrong”, “something’s not working here”, “slow down”. But sadly, we tell our bodies to shut up and move on with it. We drag them around, and push forward with will and determination.
I see this all too often with clients I work with as well. Instead of paying attention to our early warning signals, or listening to our bodies, many of us just keep moving. We keep pushing through. This manual override may be helpful in times of life or death, but overused, over time, when we override our bodies’ warning signs for safety and survival, we literally break down and pay the consequences.
Are you paying attention to your early warning signals? Are you taking care of yourself? Or, are you on a slippery slope towards breakdown?
This article shares the story of my personal struggle to figure out how to chill out and relax a bit more and 3 helpful ways to avoid a breakdown that I wish someone had told me earlier!
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After years of coaching leaders through change - and navigating plenty myself - I’m excited to share my latest Forbes Coaches Council article:
Change Leadership Made Simple: How Great Leaders Can Inspire Teams Through Uncertainty.
Change is everywhere - at work and in life.
New initiatives. New strategies. New technologies. Shifts in leadership, roles, objectives. Career transitions, promotions, layoffs.
Sometimes we choose it. Sometimes it chooses us. But we’re all experiencing something new.
We all think we know ourselves. But do we really? In this article I wrote for TalentCulture, I discuss how leadership self-awareness isn’t about good intentions or taking one personality test—it’s about consistently understanding how your behavior affects others.
If you’re thinking, “I’ve done the work”, here’s the catch: you may think you know yourself. Odds are, you mostly do. But real self-awareness isn’t static. And the blind spots that held you back five years ago? They may still be showing up in subtler, more impactful ways.
When leaders fail to recognize that they might be the problem, their teams suffer—and so does business performance.
One of the more undervalued and less frequently discussed behaviors of great leaders is the ability to pause— to step back and stay calm under pressure. Pausing is a critical yet often overlooked skill that allows a leader to block out the noise, chaos, and competing opinions of others and identify the best way forward.
In this Forbes article, you’ll learn to master the power of the pause with one of my favorite leadership tools --- the AHA Method.
Where can you start using the power of the pause in your leadership and life?
Many of us have experienced the murky waters of a work culture gone wrong. In this article on Forbes, I unpack the signs—and impacts—of a toxic work environment and what to do if you find yourself there.
We all know that collaboration is critical, but many leaders struggle to harness it effectively. Leaders can't simply tell their team to “Be more collaborative!” They must dedicate time and intentionality to making it happen. This Forbes piece is chock-full of tips and strategies to get back to basics and effectively foster a collaborative environment.
Creating A Collaborative Workplace: Six Strategies That Actually Work
I was thrilled to be contacted by the team at Katie Couric Media to weigh in on a timely topic called, “Lucky Girl Syndrome.” I had a wonderful discussion with the reporter on the benefits of positive thinking, the downfalls of toxic positivity, and how “luck” plays a role in creating the lives of our dreams. We talked about the seductive and trendy nature of "manifesting" and the importance of "putting in the work".
Looking for ways to build your confidence? Check out this podcast and article to help you - and your kids -have the confidence to seize opportunities, take chances, embark on the next steps in your life or career, and live a life you love.
If you’re considering making a move or looking to develop your career further, this is a great time to take a step back, and reflect on what’s most important to you and what you want for your future. In this article, you’ll learn what’s going on with this seismic shift in careers, why it can be so hard to make a move, and five clear and simple steps to take if you’re ready to make a change.
We all know social media is a wonderful tool for connecting and opening our minds and hearts; it’s also a great outlet for creativity, gathering information, learning, and doing business. However, if we don’t manage it well, it can also be highly detrimental to our mental health and well-being. In my latest article on Lifehack, I share the 5 most common problems you may be facing from social media misuse and overuse - alongside strategies you can easily implement to reclaim your mental health, well-being, and joy.
A trend is evident across organizations: budgets are tightening, and talent development is often one of the first areas to take a hit. As investment in AI climbs, budgets for training, leadership development, and teambuilding are decreasing.
It’s logical on paper. AI is the future. It promises speed, efficiency, scalability, and cost savings. Organizations are transforming to meet future demands, and AI investments are vital for long-term success.
However, there’s a risk quietly building beneath the surface: we’re optimizing organizations through AI while underinvesting in the humans doing the work. That’s a dangerous tradeoff.
What happens when we inadvertently deprioritize the growth, development, and human connection of the people managing these AI processes – and everything else that keeps organizations running smoothly? The unintended consequences may not show up on a dashboard, in OKRs or KPIs today or tomorrow. But they will. Disengagement, eroded trust, and talent loss often don’t announce themselves until it’s too late.
As budgets shift and AI investment accelerates, the real question isn’t: How much can AI replace? Instead, it’s How can we best-equip humans to succeed and thrive in an AI-powered workplace?
The answer is not to slow AI development, but to match it with an equal and continued commitment to the human-forward development of people.