Leadership Values with Bryan Sensei
Over coffee, I asked my former Aikido Sensei, Bryan, who is also a leadership coach: “Why should leaders hold to their highest values during these times? Especially when so many bad leaders are succe... ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership Self-Determination Martial Arts Mental Health Hygiene &Resilience
September 29, 2026•2 min read
Why Hold to Your Highest Values?
I’ve been asking this question ever since I was visited by a former employee from the restaurant I used to own with my husband. He had just quit a job due to bad leadership. ...more
Leadership ,Resilience Intentionality &Eudaimonia
September 23, 2026•2 min read
Plateaus Create Hardiness
When you're frustrated that you’re plateauing, you're fighting yourself. But if you accept the plateau as necessary for growth, now you're aligned with yourself. ...more
tips and exercises ,Mental Health Hygiene &Resilience
September 22, 2026•1 min read
Second Anniversary of My Nidan Test
The test was especially difficult for me because it was in the midst of my stomach/GI illness. In this photo I look sick because I was. ...more
Self-Determination ,Martial Arts My Black Belt Journey Personal Stories Resilience &Failure
September 18, 2026•2 min read
Turns Out, I Can
“I thought I couldn’t drive fast moving machines,” he said. "Turns out, I can do that!” Then he started listing things he believed his AudHD made impossible that he’s now doing: ...more
Self-Determination ,Resilience Joy And Fun Health And Wellness Failure Client Wins &Eudaimonia
September 08, 2026•2 min read
What If Procrastination Is a Flight Response
Our nervous system evolved long before we were even human. It can’t tell the difference between a lion and a report that’s due on Friday. Or, if you’re a leader, what that report might reveal. ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership tips and exercises Mental Health Hygiene Resilience &Imposter Syndrome
September 01, 2026•2 min read
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