I’m not that good at breathing. Breathing exercises, that is. On-purpose breathwork. For the longest time, in meditation practices, or in workshops when a facilitator would ask us to ground ourselves with deep cleansing breaths, I’d feel like I was missing something or just not doing it right.

“I just don’t like them and I know it shows on my face!” Listen, you don’t have to like everyone. Really. It’s ok. But you do have to work with them. They might be your co-worker, your boss, your project partner, your colleague on the exec team. I’ve had this conversation with a lot of people, both friends and clients. How can you stay professional when someone is driving you up the wall?

It took $60k+ in debt and over 7 years of beating myself up before I turned my back on grad school (without achieving that crisp piece of paper).

“I have no problem setting boundaries at work, but I struggle with the aftermath of someone who just doesn't listen or respond. How can I manage this type of relationship in a way that doesn't become contentious and at the same time preserves my integrity?”

When I first read about the different types of power in organizations, I felt a deep discomfort as I realized the multiple types of power I held. I didn't want to inadvertently cause harm through lack of self-awareness about my layers of privilege and levels of influence.