The journey of leadership can often be a tumultuous one, filled with both fulfilling highs and devastating lows. When the lows encompass a landscape tainted by toxic leadership, the task of healing and rediscovering the inherent leader within yourself can seem like an overwhelming challenge. However, I assure you, it’s not only possible, but it’s […]

As a leader, your ability to focus, think clearly, and communicate effectively is crucial to your success. But with the constant barrage of notifications, updates, and messages from social media platforms, it’s easy to get distracted and lose sight of your goals. That’s where a social media sabbatical (or, detox) comes in. By taking a […]

Let’s be real: stepping into leadership for the first time can feel like walking a tightrope. You’re grappling with pressure, expectations, and a fair dose of leadership anxiety. The good news? It’s all part of the journey, and with a few self-coaching techniques, you can turn these challenges into stepping stones. Let’s dive into some […]

As entrepreneurs and business owners, we’re often told that to lead means to guide the charge from the front. The assumption that the helm is the only legitimate place of leadership is a deep-rooted one, shaping our understanding of what it means to be a leader. But the truth is, leadership is not confined to […]

As a leader, you may often feel like you have no idea what you’re doing. However, you have an innate leadership style – built from your beliefs, values, skills and strengths. ‘Knowing what you’re doing’ isn’t something a leader may ever feel, but understanding how to discover and deftly wield your leadership style is absolutely […]

What we believe becomes how we act, and our actions shape our reality. Therefore, in a way, what you believe to be true inevitably becomes true. This is why our inner critic is such a powerful voice, and why affirmations can be transformational for us as leaders.  In today’s episode of the Joy to Lead […]

How often do you as a leader feel like you’re “winging it?” You’d never admit that to your team, of course, but there’s an underlying worry saying, “if only they knew. They’re going to realize it soon enough.” Without a leadership development plan, this is likely your norm. Listen to the Episode, or Read On! […]

Following a difficult postpartum season, I went on an unintentional but amazing social media sabbatical. That social media sabbatical lasted about 9 months and helped me heal from anxiety and overwhelm in my life. Taking a social media sabbatical was one of the best decisions I’ve made as a business owner, mom, partner, and human […]

If you’re like me, you love a good personality test. Give me the enneagram, the DiSC, the Kolbe, StrengthsFinders, Myers Briggs any day, and that list can go on and on. But, I’ve spoken before about the detriments weaving in a personality test too early in your hiring process can have.  So today on the […]

As a work-from-home mom, time for focused work is precious and scarce. Here’s how I added over 15 hours of quality work time each week with this simple morning routine. Discover the Simple Morning Routine that Changed my Week for Good! It’s simple, I get up earlier! But don’t leave me yet – here’s how […]