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What is Transformational Coaching?
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What is Transformational Coaching? becoming a coach career change coaching method Oct 25, 2024

When I first started my business, I wrote and shared this poem on my website:

A coach is not a therapist

A coach is not a mentor

A coach cannot wave a magic wand

And make you feel much better.

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What even is social impact? journal prompts purpose Oct 08, 2024

What does Social Impact really mean? 

I’ve been asked a lot recently about what is and isn’t considered social impact.

My view may be different from how others understand...

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Don't miss the window for this powerful networking hack advice job search Jan 10, 2024

I know every other post online right now is #NEWYEARNEWYOU focused and we're just getting to that threshold where it starts being weird to begin every call with "Happy New Year!"

BUT, I don't want...

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Want to make 2024 more joyful? Ask yourself these 2 simple questions. coaching goals how to new year Dec 30, 2023

It seems like everyone has advice at the end of the year.

Much of it is contradictory. Much of it claims life-altering massive shifts. 

I smell bs. 

My ADHD brain likes to make things...

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8 lies we tell job seekers advice jobsearch Dec 07, 2023

There's a LOT of advice out there for job seekers...not all of it is good and some of the bad advice might surprise you.

Here are the biggies many people get wrong about landing a job:

1....

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10 must-have retreat gifts (that can also be used for year-round gift boxes!) gift bag gift guide gifts productguide retreat Nov 29, 2023

I hosted a retreat at a chateau in the South of France to help people reconnect with pleasure. 

[Image: Here's a photo of some of our retreat group enjoying the view from a hike at Pic...

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Nervous system nourishment [guided practice]
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Nervous system nourishment [guided practice] health and wellbeing meditation mindfulness Oct 24, 2023

Hello my friend,

If you've been feeling unsteady, stressed, depleted, or bummed, this gift is for you. 

I want to invite you to be so soft, gentle, and kind with yourself. 

Take one deep...

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The Generalist's Dilemma career change generalist how to job search storytelling Oct 16, 2023

Being "well-rounded" was an explicit expectation when I was growing up. 

It meant having a range of experiences, interests, and skills. To be a choir geek involved in activism with skills...

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How to Gamify Big Life Changes Aug 22, 2023

PLAY has been a keyword for me for a few years now...

But it's not always easy to stay playful while going through changes that can feel heavy and uncertain. 

So I was grateful to reconnect...

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My juiciest fails from 3 years in business advice businessadvice entrepreneurship Jul 26, 2023

I'm celebrating something huge. 

My business just turned 3 years old!

In addition to coaching and leading The Purpose Career Lab, I love mentoring startups and have a lot of folks reach out...

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The Purpose Career Lab is changing in September 2023 announcements job search news programs purpose career lab updates Jul 05, 2023

Hello friends!

The Purpose Career Lab is a unique mix of career change accelerator and support group specifically designed for mid-career (10+ years) social impact professionals.

Featuring a...

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From inner critic to fairy godmother: How to collab with the voices inside coaching method journal prompts parts work May 25, 2023

Dear one,

There's a lot of negative out there. Are you bringing it inside your brain too?

Let me tell you, friend, my inner critic loves to remind me: 

"You don't actually know that...

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