Wellbeing

The Surprising Joy I Rediscovered While Going Through a Divorce: 10 Things I’ve Learned as a Leader about Welcoming Grief and Acceptance

Feeling seen feels so good. I don’t know if you’ve ever had anyone in your life reflect back to you the gifts they see in you, but it is one of the most restorative and soul-nourishing acknowledgments you could ever receive. When I was 26, Keri, one of my coaching mentors, said to me, “Donnie, …

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Your Old Life Has Been Demolished…How Do You Begin to Rebuild?

First of all….Oooooooo…I’m sorry you’re going through this right now, and I’m sending you a lot of love, comfort, and ease as you work your way through the rubble. If your world hasn’t imploded before, it is a heartache that is hard to accurately put into words. There is confusion, anger, sadness, grief, frustration, agitation, …

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An Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: Healing Our Traumatic Response to Perfectionism

Part of my work for myself, my clients, and my community in 2021 (and beyond) consists of finding (or creating) an alternative approach to “grind culture.” Although it has played a role in getting me to where I am today, it is no longer a sustainable or enjoyable way of working, and it is not …

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Resilience: How Much More Do You Have in Your Tank?

Last night, I came across an article in Harvard Business Review talking about how to lead when you and your team are exhausted. While I believe leadership, business sustainability, strategic planning, how-to’s, and self-care practices are important and helpful, I think we’re still missing the mark on this conversation. As I read the piece, the …

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