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2022 Reflections & Lessons Dec 28, 2022

As a small business founder, CEO or executive leader, do you make time for self-reflection before you start planning for the next year ahead?

Since we're down to the last few days of 2022, here are 3 lessons/reminders that came up during my own "CEO Reflections" journaling that apply to more than j...

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4 Steps to Take When Your Imposter Syndrome Gets Triggered Oct 12, 2022

If you’re experiencing Imposter Syndrome often and it’s SABOTAGING how you show up, your confidence, the risks you take (or don't take),etc. then the question to ask isn't, "How do I overcome Imposter Syndrome?" Instead, what you should be asking yourself is, "WHY DOES THIS KEEP SHOWING UP?"

When we ...

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Catch the Perfectionism Spiral Jul 21, 2022

I don't consider myself a perfectionist - I know it's unattainable and actually think it's boring.  At least, that's the story I tell myself.  And then that pesky inner critic shows up to give me the shady side eye - "you could do better." It shows up in the standards I hold myself to and how hard I...

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Entrepreneurs are Magicians Jun 01, 2022

Architects. Artists. Calligraphers. Chefs. Creators. Dancers. Engineers. Musicians. Photographers. Anyone who can make something physical or tangible out of an idea, a sketch, a blueprint...that's who I thought of as magicians. Though I consider myself a creative person, it's mostly ideas, solutions...

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How to Work, Lead & Live On Purpose Feb 16, 2022

 When we ask someone, "what is your purpose?" it can feel like a loaded question.  Though technically purpose means intention (v) or the reason for why something is done (n), we associate it with a “higher calling” as in “how are you serving this world with your one precious life?” “What legacy do y...

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