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ALL About Secret-Keeping and Secret-Breaking

September 12, 2024

I’ve worked with hundreds of people, and there is one thing I’ve found that we all have in common that you may not realize: secret-keeping.

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How to Answer “What Do You Charge?”

August 22, 2024

As an entrepreneur, you’re probably used to saying yes to anyone willing to pay for your services. I get it… You have a mortgage to

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Flip The Story

August 8, 2024

What story do you find yourself stuck living in? You know…That internal narrative that has created your reality, based on the story that keeps whispering

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How To Engage With Potential Clients (HINT: Title Comes Last)

July 22, 2024

How do you explain to others what it is that you do as a coach? You may often find yourself struggling with what to say

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What Are Secrets? (The Answer May Surprise You)

July 8, 2024

What is a secret? We all think we know the answer, right? Secrets are things that we’re hiding to either protect ourselves or others. But

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How to Overcome Money Objections From Potential Clients

June 24, 2024

In your coaching business, you’ll often encounter times when you have to overcome money objections from potential clients. So, how do you usually handle this?

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Overwhelmed by the World? Start Here.
Between the news, the noise, and the nonstop pressure to hold it all together—it’s no wonder we’re exhausted.

This month’s ACT On It Newsletter offers a lifeline.

Inside, I’m sharing:
4 steps to anchor yourself when everything feels chaotic
How to process big emotions without getting stuck
What it really means to take purposeful action in uncertain times

Plus, I’m offering a 4-session coaching experience for people who have something important that they are ready to move the needle on.

Read the full newsletter—the link is in the comments.
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#LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalResilience #CoachLife #AnchorYourself #PurposeDrivenLiving

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Overwhelmed by the World? Start Here.
Between the news, the noise, and the nonstop pressure to hold it all together—it’s no wonder we’re exhausted.

This month’s ACT On It Newsletter offers a lifeline.

Inside, I’m sharing:
4 steps to anchor yourself when everything feels chaotic
How to process big emotions without getting stuck
What it really means to take purposeful action in uncertain times

Plus, I’m offering a 4-session coaching experience for people who have something important that they are ready to move the needle on.

Read the full newsletter—the link is in the comments.
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#LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalResilience #CoachLife #AnchorYourself #PurposeDrivenLiving

You’re great at holding it together. But what about everything you’ve been holding in?

You’re the high-achieving coach holding in the fear that you’ll never reach the next level. You’re the founder holding in the pressure to keep everything running while silently burning out. You’re the senior executive exhausted from managing your image while quietly wondering…  “Is this really it?”

Most people won’t see it. But you feel it. And you’ve felt it long enough.

At some point, “high-performing” starts to feel like “high-pressure.” 
But here’s the truth:
You don’t have to carry it all alone. You’re allowed to want more—without guilt. And you’re allowed to let go—without losing your edge.

Growth starts the moment you stop pretending you`re fine.

Drop a 🔥 if one of these hit you Or share what you’ve been holding in that it’s time to release
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#executivecoach #leadershipdevelopment #highachievers #emotionalintelligence #stressmanagement #innerwork

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You’re great at holding it together. But what about everything you’ve been holding in?

You’re the high-achieving coach holding in the fear that you’ll never reach the next level. You’re the founder holding in the pressure to keep everything running while silently burning out. You’re the senior executive exhausted from managing your image while quietly wondering…  “Is this really it?”

Most people won’t see it. But you feel it. And you’ve felt it long enough.

At some point, “high-performing” starts to feel like “high-pressure.” 
But here’s the truth:
You don’t have to carry it all alone. You’re allowed to want more—without guilt. And you’re allowed to let go—without losing your edge.

Growth starts the moment you stop pretending you're fine.

Drop a 🔥 if one of these hit you Or share what you’ve been holding in that it’s time to release
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#executivecoach #leadershipdevelopment #highachievers #emotionalintelligence #stressmanagement #innerwork

Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right”—but something still feels off?

You’re successful, present, capable… and somehow… a little disconnected from you.

In this video, I talk about what happens when we finally tell the truth we’ve been holding—and how sharing your story can set you free.

Tell Your Secrets: What Happens When Women Share What They`ve Been Hiding
Check it out in the comment below.

This isn’t about unraveling.
It’s about coming home to yourself.

If that line hits you somewhere deep—leave a ❤️ or say “I’m ready.”

Because naming the truth? That’s where the shift begins.

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Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right”—but something still feels off?

You’re successful, present, capable… and somehow… a little disconnected from you.

In this video, I talk about what happens when we finally tell the truth we’ve been holding—and how sharing your story can set you free.

Tell Your Secrets: What Happens When Women Share What They've Been Hiding
Check it out in the comment below.

This isn’t about unraveling.
It’s about coming home to yourself.

If that line hits you somewhere deep—leave a ❤️ or say “I’m ready.”

Because naming the truth? That’s where the shift begins.

You can’t earn professional money with a hobby mindset.

Let’s not sugarcoat it— If you want a six-figure coaching business, you’ve got to stop treating it like a side hustle.

I see it all the time: Brilliant coaches with a true gift for transformation— but no structure, no systems, and no real commitment to making it work.

Then comes the frustration: Plateaued income. Uncertain messaging. Crickets in the inbox.

Here’s the truth: Hope is not a business strategy. Convenience is not a business model.

So ask yourself: Are you treating your coaching practice like a profession… or a passion project?

Let’s break it down in the slides:

Tag a coach who needs to hear this
 Or share your biggest shift as you moved from hobbyist to pro.

#coachingbusiness #mindsetshift #executivecoach #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship

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You can’t earn professional money with a hobby mindset.

Let’s not sugarcoat it— If you want a six-figure coaching business, you’ve got to stop treating it like a side hustle.

I see it all the time: Brilliant coaches with a true gift for transformation— but no structure, no systems, and no real commitment to making it work.

Then comes the frustration: Plateaued income. Uncertain messaging. Crickets in the inbox.

Here’s the truth: Hope is not a business strategy. Convenience is not a business model.

So ask yourself: Are you treating your coaching practice like a profession… or a passion project?

Let’s break it down in the slides:

Tag a coach who needs to hear this
 Or share your biggest shift as you moved from hobbyist to pro.

#coachingbusiness #mindsetshift #executivecoach #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship

Ever feel like your coaching calls hit a ceiling? Like clients get engaged—but not quite committed?

In this video, I break down a powerful mindset shift that turns a “good call” into a “yes, let`s work together.”

How to Invite Real Commitment in Coaching Conversations.

This isn’t about slick sales tactics—it’s about clarity, presence, and genuine connection.

If you’re ready to shift client conversations into real momentum, leave a 💡 or say “Tell me more.”

Watch it in the comments. 👇

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Ever feel like your coaching calls hit a ceiling? Like clients get engaged—but not quite committed?

In this video, I break down a powerful mindset shift that turns a “good call” into a “yes, let's work together.”

How to Invite Real Commitment in Coaching Conversations.

This isn’t about slick sales tactics—it’s about clarity, presence, and genuine connection.

If you’re ready to shift client conversations into real momentum, leave a 💡 or say “Tell me more.”

Watch it in the comments. 👇

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