When your strengths manifest as weaknesses: confessions and life lessons from a recovering controller

by Jeannie | May 27, 2025

As a recovering controller, my life was often over scheduled. According to Clifton Strengths, I’m a “Maximizer.” Yep. I’m also a “Harmonizer.” Yep again. These are great qualities for a team player who takes initiative but a potentially damning...

The Power of the Pause: Choosing Values-Based Responses in Emotionally Charged Situations

by Jeannie | May 7, 2025

In today’s divisive environment, one of the most important skills we can cultivate is the ability to pause before we react, verbally or otherwise. Between stimulus and response lies a critical space—one where we have the power to choose how we respond and to do...

The Art & Science of Resilience: Perseverance and Thriving in a VUCA Environment

by Jeannie | Apr 9, 2025

Resilience is more than just bouncing back from adversity, it’s about navigating the turbulence in our lives with Self Awareness, Discernment, and Agility so that we may thrive even in the face of adversity. The fields of neuroscience and positive psychology...

The Power of Sharing Your Story

by Jeannie | Mar 3, 2025

There is incredible power in sharing our stories. Our experiences—both joyful and painful—shape who we are, and it’s through storytelling that we process, connect, and heal. When we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, we create space for deeper connections, both within...

What do Staying Whole, Being Authentic and Belonging have in common and how do they impact performance?

by Jeannie | Jan 31, 2025

Today more than ever, individuals want to feel that they authentically belong; that is, they are not just accepted but, moreover, valued as their core selves. However, in our busyness, we sometimes lose touch with our core selves; stretched too thin, we may begin to...