Beyond Binary

Beyond Binary

Finding Grace in the In-Between As far back as I can remember, it felt safer to hide my emotions. In my house, being too sensitive might earn a mocking comment like, “Stick your lip out further and a bird will poop on it.” At the same time, I lived with a mother who...
It’s Not Personal

It’s Not Personal

And It Feels That Way Have you ever had an experience at work that left you questioning your worth? For me, it happened recently during performance review time. I had asked a peer for feedback. We had both agreed to support one another, yet when I reached out, they...
Perfectionism Isn’t Protection—It’s a Cage

Perfectionism Isn’t Protection—It’s a Cage

For years, I thought perfection was my safety net. If I could make something flawless before sharing it, I wouldn’t have to risk failing—or worse, being judged. But here’s the truth I’ve uncovered: perfectionism doesn’t protect us. It keeps us stuck. I used to hold...
Opening the Doors We’ve Kept Closed

Opening the Doors We’ve Kept Closed

During my recent retreat certification, I discovered that sometimes the real work isn’t about the exercises on the agenda. It’s about the doors inside us we’ve kept closed for years. I came into the retreat feeling sick and tired. At first, I didn’t know why. As the...
Transform Me

Transform Me

Surrender, Guidance, and the Power of Letting Go Trusting a deeper wisdom to guide your path For many of us — especially those of us who live in our heads — surrender feels like a foreign language.The mind wants a plan. A guarantee. A clear map. But surrender doesn’t...
Who Am I to Do This?

Who Am I to Do This?

Turning Imposter Syndrome Into Your Superpower There was a time in my career when I felt completely unqualified for the role I’d been given. I was working at IBM when they moved most of my team to another organization. They still reported to me, but my role changed...