It’s starts with healing your childhood trauma. — Growing up, Emily’s childhood was anything but idyllic. Her parents were constantly fighting and her father was emotionally and physically abusive towards her mother. Emily’s mother was often too preoccupied and exhausted to attend to her emotional needs — leaving Emily feeling invisible and alone. As a result of her…

It’s a sure recipe for disaster — out of control failed leadership. No matter what system, community or organization that you’re connected to — chances are you have disappointing leadership that’s hurting you. Failed leaders blame others, make excuses and are many times in heavy denial about their groups and…

Schadenfreude: The Ugly Truth About Enjoying Others’ Misfortune You need to face an ugly truth about your emotions. You need to #stopschadenfreude Schadenfreude is a German word that refers to the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction that you experience when you see someone else experiencing misfortune, failure, or suffering. C’mon ‘fess up. You know that feeling. Most of…

Jane had a dream of becoming a successful business owner, as she dreamed of opening a flower shop. But she struggled with feelings of worthlessness and self-doubt, and thought she’d never be able to put things together to open her dream shop. She began to realize that her obstacles to…

(You’re invited! Turn your past pain into a leadership strength. Heal your childhood trauma. Join our Masterclass — https://bit.ly/3ixSyi8 ) Your adversity is not something to be feared or avoided — but embraced and transformed. It’s in the darkest of times, when you’re faced with your greatest challenges, that you…

But it hasn’t been an easy journey. My shame can even rear its ugly head after dinner when it’s time for dessert. I can walk past most desserts — too much sugar disrupts my gut health. But chocolate chip cookies are my “Achilles heel”. And for me — homemade soft chewy chocolate chippers are da bomb. If…

It’s like taking your brain to the gym. Dragging my ass to the gym at least three times a week is always a challenge — but I know that I need to do that to maintain my physical health. I’m an early-morning exerciser, and just getting out of bed bright and early and getting to the gym is…

The sun was shining brightly in the sky, casting a warm glow over the bustling crowd that had gathered to see the event. It was late in the afternoon and the energy was electric as people chatted excitedly amongst themselves — eagerly anticipating what was sure to be a memorable…

You’re being attacked by ANTs The emotion starts to build up in you because of something you’re experiencing or something someone said to you. You feel your heart beating faster, you begin to perspire, you feel muscle tension and your brain begins to be attacked by ANTs — Automatic Negative Thoughts. Being attacked by ANTs…