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The Power of the Ask: How One Bold Question Can Change Everything
Have you ever hesitated to ask for what you truly need fearing how it might be received, or worse, that it might not be received at all? I’ve been there too. A while back, I was on a client call when I asked a teammate to add a quick note to a spreadsheet so I’d remember to complete a follow-up task later. It was a simple request. Their response caught me completely off guard: “Don’t play the...
It’s Not Personal
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 declined. At first, it stung. It felt personal — like my contributions didn’t matter. But as I sat with it, I realized the truth. Their decision wasn’t...
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 back ideas, offers, even simple things like cleaning, because I couldn’t do them “perfectly.” I told myself I was just being...
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 days unfolded, it became clear. I had been carrying intimacy wounds that I had hidden away for most of my life. And when you keep...