I experienced two really different and difficult moments that completely changed the way that I saw things…and changed the trajectory of my life. My path would require me to listen and cry and scream and speak and write and draw and sit and fight - fight for who I was beneath the layers of expectations and fear.
Read MoreI have applied to over 100 jobs, and despite my experience, my work ethic, and my PhD, I remain stuck. My job search process is tedious and complicated because of my intersectionality: I am a black immigrant woman. These are the five things that I have realized after two years and countless interviews.
Read MoreAfter a period of feeling lost and disorientated, of dismantling all the layers that made up our old identity, we’ve taken the time to go within and explore who we want to be in our next chapter. Finally, we feel the energy rising to make moves and become that person. Except…we don’t know how do to that. Based on research with high performers in transition, learn the three step process that will help you navigate your next steps after a major change: explore, define, embody.
Read MoreAn internal revolution has happened, yet the world around you has not changed one bit and you need to re-emerge and find your new place in it. You now need to be seen again and in order to do that, you need to be willing to show yourselves.
How do you do that when you’re not sure what you’re showing because you don’t know who you’ve become yet?
Read MoreGrowing up as a tomboy is difficult. Coming out and coming to terms with my sexuality in my teens was more difficult. Fighting the urge to conform to societal standards and finding confidence to be myself was beyond difficult. In the battle to choose between male and female, I was losing myself. It took time, a number of unfortunate situations, and a hair cut to help me figure out exactly who I was meant to be in this world.
Read MoreI stayed in an abusive relationship for too long, and slowly became a shadow of the woman I wanted to be. When I finally began to focus on building myself back up, people were unhappy with the new me. The truth is, it was never a new me, it was the me who was buried so I could make other people feel more comfortable.
Read MoreExperts agree that the right coach can accelerate your personal and professional success. But how can you be sure that you are getting the best coaching experience? Learn the 5 tips for choosing the right coach and making the most out of your coaching experience.
Read MoreMany beginnings can feel exhilarating…this one did not. This beginning was devastating; and only one thing was able to pull me out of it.
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