Before you dive into next year's goals and vision boards, take a moment to pause and reflect. In this episode, I walk you through a simple yet powerful three-question recap ritual to help you close the year with clarity and start the next one with consistency.

This process will guide you to reflect on what worked, what didn't and what you'll do differently - so you can reset with intention, set aligned goals, and move into the new year with momentum.

• A 3-question recap ritual to reflect on the past year with clarity
• How to use your past wins and setbacks to create a more consistent future
• How to choose a "word of the year" to set the tone and direction for your next chapter
• Why reflection is a secret weapon for high-performing women (and not just a luxury)
• How to align your yearly reflection with your long-term vision
• How to turn insights into a custom strategy through my Vision to Action VIP Day

00:00 – Why you shouldn't rush into goal setting

01:12 – The Recap Ritual: 3 questions that change everything

03:42 – What went great this year? (Memory joggers that help!)

06:40 – What didn't go great? Why honesty is key here

08:45 – What will you do differently? Turn reflection into strategy

10:28 – Personal vs. professional lens: Why both matter

12:17 – Connecting your recap to your 5-Year Vision

14:03 – How to choose your "word of the year"

17:45 – Real examples of powerful one-word intentions

20:22 – How your word becomes your compass for consistency

22:30 – Want my help creating your 2026 strategy? Join the Vision to Action VIP Day

24:35 – Final thoughts: Consistency is about learning, not perfection

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Ever find yourself saying, "But I rested… so why am I still exhausted?" Yeah, I've been there too. In this episode, I break down the real reason why rest isn't always restorative - especially for high-performing women - and what to do instead. I'll walk you through seven simple but powerful micro practices that take five minutes or less and are designed to restore the specific kind of energy you're lacking.

Because sometimes, doing "nothing" isn't the answer - doing the right small thing is.

Whether you're stuck on the edge of burnout or just feeling off and can't figure out why, this episode will help you get back to feeling clear, calm, and centered. And if this is your wake-up call? I'll share how my Month of Me Method AI Companion™ can help you go even deeper.

• The key difference between rest and restoration (and why it matters)
• 7 five-minute restorative practices based on the type of depletion you're feeling - mental, emotional, physical or otherwise
• How to recover faster and feel better without needing a full day off or all-day spa experience
  
  

0:00 – Why rest isn't always restorative

1:15 – The key distinction: rest vs. restoration

2:00 – Micro Practice #1: The Mindful Minute (mental restoration)

3:00 – Micro Practice #2: Hydration Reset (physical restoration)

4:00 – Micro Practice #3: Music Shift (emotional restoration)

5:15 – Micro Practice #4: Five Minute Move (somatic restoration)

6:15 – Micro Practice #5: Micro Disconnect (digital restoration)

7:15 – Micro Practice #6: Gratitude Note (relational restoration)

8:10 – Micro Practice #7: Sensory Anchor (spiritual/energetic restoration)

9:30 – The power of consistent small moments of restoration

10:00 – Try one? Let me know in the comments

10:45 – Invitation to the Month of Me Method AI Companion™

12:00 – Closing thoughts and invitation to keep leading with confidence

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In this episode, I break down the real difference between mentors, sponsors and coaches - three roles that can completely change the trajectory of your career or business when you activate them at the right time.

I share how each one has shaped my own journey, how to tell which type of support you need right now, and why having the right mix of guidance, advocacy and accountability is the accelerator many women are missing.

If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of your next move, this episode will help you finally identify the support structure that will propel you forward.

• The key differences between a mentor, a sponsor and a coach
• When each type of support is most valuable depending on the season you're in
• Why mentors offer wisdom, sponsors offer access, and coaches offer transformation
• How one person can sometimes play more than one role
• Why paying for mentorship can be the smartest investment you make
• A simple framework to audit your current support circle and identify what's missing
• How to determine whether your next step is guidance, advocacy or accountability

00:00 – Why choosing between a mentor, sponsor, and coach feels confusing (and why it matters)

01:00 – What a mentor actually does: wisdom, lived experience and long-term guidance

03:00 – When you need a mentor: growth phases, new roles and normalizing challenges

03:20 – What a sponsor is and why advocacy matters more than advice

04:10 – When you need a sponsor: visibility, promotions and stretch opportunities

04:40 – What a coach really provides: clarity, strategy and accountability

05:05 – When you need a coach: breaking patterns, overwhelm and inconsistent execution

05:50 – The power of having all three: guidance, advocacy, and action working together

06:10 – Can one person be more than one? How I shift between mentor, coach and consultant

06:30 – Why paying for mentorship is sometimes the smartest move

07:00 – How to audit your support circle: who guides, who advocates, who keeps you accountable

07:40 – Which role do you need most right now?

08:00 – How I can support you with coaching or mentorship

08:20 – Closing thoughts and invitation for questions and follow-up episodes

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Ever catch yourself saying "sorry" for things that don't actually need an apology? I used to do this all the time - "sorry for the delay" when I replied in minutes, or "sorry to bother you" before sharing an idea.

In this episode, I'm walking you through seven simple swaps that will help you stop shrinking your confidence at work and start saying what you really mean - without the guilt.

I'll show you how to reframe the phrases you use every day so you can keep your empathy, but speak with the kind of clarity and authority that gets you heard. These are practical, easy shifts you can use in your next meeting, email, or conversation.

If you've ever caught yourself apologizing just for taking up space, this one's for you.

• How over-apologizing quietly undermines your authority (and how to stop it)
• 7 simple "sorry swaps" that communicate confidence and gratitude instead of guilt
• Why curiosity is actually confidence in disguise - and how to lead with it
• The phrases that make you sound more credible and in control instantly
• The mindset shift that helps you own your voice, your time and your perspective
• When a real apology is necessary - and how to use it powerfully when it counts

00:00 – Welcome and why we over-apologize without realizing it

01:25 – How apologizing too much chips away at your confidence

02:45 – "Sorry for the delay" → "Thanks for your patience"

04:00 – "Sorry, can I add something?" → "I'd like to build on that"

05:20 – "Sorry if that's a dumb question" → "Here's something I'm curious about"

06:45 – "Sorry I missed that meeting" → "I'll catch up on the notes and follow up"

08:10 – "Sorry, I just wanted to" → "Here's what I need"

09:25 – "Sorry for venting" → "Thank you for listening"

10:30 – "Sorry but" → "Here's my perspective"

12:15 – Why this isn't about deleting "sorry," it's about using it intentionally

13:00 – How to balance empathy with confident communication

14:30 – How you can start replacing "sorry" today — without losing your warmth

15:00 – How to connect with me for coaching, workshops, or team sessions

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If someone asked you, "What do you stand for?" - could you answer without hesitation?

In this episode, I'm walking you through a simple reflection exercise to help you identify your five leadership non-negotiables - the core values and principles that define how you lead, no matter what.

By the end, you'll have total clarity on what you believe in, what you'll fight for, and how to lead with conviction at work, at home, and in your community.

You'll also hear a personal story about how I redefined my own values after hitting a major crossroads - and how that clarity became the foundation for my leadership and my business today.

If you're ready to lead with confidence, clarity, and conviction, this episode is for you.

Grab my free 5-Year Vision Worksheet, which includes my list of 105 core values and step-by-step instructions to help you define yours. It's the same tool I use with all my coaching clients - and it's my gift to you.

• Why knowing what you stand for is the foundation of leadership
• How to identify your core values (even if you've never named them before)
• What it really means to create leadership non-negotiables
• How to connect your values to your daily actions
• Why your values should evolve as you do - and how to revisit them each year
• The personal boundaries that protect your values and your wellbeing
• The simple exercise to build your list of 5 leadership non-negotiables

00:00 – What do you actually stand for?

01:05 – Why most of us can't easily answer that question

02:15 – How leadership begins with conviction

03:50 – My story: redefining values after a life and career crossroads

06:00 – Step 1: Reflect on your core values

08:30 – Step 2: Identify what you'll no longer compromise

12:15 – Step 3: Connect your values to action

15:40 – Step 4: Narrow down to your five leadership non-negotiables

18:10 – Step 5: Revisit and reaffirm your list each year

21:00 – Why consistent values make you a trusted and magnetic leader

22:30 – How to use your free 5-Year Vision Worksheet to define your values

24:00 – Final thoughts + call to action

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Ever find yourself overpacking - or worse, forgetting that one essential thing you actually needed? In this episode, I'm walking you through my exact travel packing system that lets me travel anywhere for up to 14 days with just a carry-on.

I'll show you how I use my custom Notion packing checklist (the same one I've refined over the last 15+ years!) to stay organized, avoid stress and make packing a repeatable, easy process - whether I'm headed to a keynote event, a family vacation or both.

You'll also learn how I apply my 5-4-3-2-1 packing formula, how to customize your lists for different trips and how to use this system to save hours before your next flight.

If you've ever wished packing could be simple, strategic, and stress-free, this is for you.

• How to create and customize a reusable Notion packing checklist that saves you time and mental energy
• My 5-4-3-2-1 packing formula to build a capsule wardrobe that fits two weeks of outfits into one carry-on
• How I streamline travel prep with pre-packed toiletry kits, packing cubes, and mobile office bags
• Simple hacks to never forget anything again (and actually enjoy packing!)
• Smart travel tips that make your return trip home just as easy as the one you left for
  
  

00:00 – The problem with packing (and why most people overdo it)

00:40 – My 14-day carry-on travel story

01:20 – Step 1: How I use my Notion template to start every trip

02:00 – Step 2: Customizing the checklist for this specific event

03:30 – The 5-4-3-2-1 packing formula explained

04:30 – Step 3: Streamlining personal care, makeup, and tech

06:30 – Family and home prep checklist (and what I skip packing)

07:30 – Bonus travel hack: buying essentials at your destination

08:00 – Step 4: Packing smart with capsule wardrobes and packing cubes

10:00 – Why I only travel with carry-ons (and how it saved me countless times)

11:00 – Step 5: The return trip routine that prevents forgotten items

12:00 – Pro travel hacks I swear by (toiletry refills, mobile office, bright suitcases)

13:30 – My must-have travel tools and how I stay efficient on the road

14:00 – Let's connect! Share your travel hacks + grab the Notion template

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Ever feel like you know you need to take better care of yourself, but have no idea where to start - or why nothing ever seems to stick? In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to design a personal wellness plan that actually fits your life, not someone else's.

I'll share the powerful moment that changed everything for me - a moment of stillness at the Portland Lighthouse that made me realize how disconnected I'd become from my own wellbeing. From there, I'll walk you step-by-step through the simple Month of Me system™ I created to rebuild my health, energy, and confidence - and that I now teach to my coaching clients and event audiences.

Whether you're feeling stretched thin by work, family, or both, this episode will help you stop surviving and start caring for yourself with practical, realistic habits that actually last.

• Why most wellness plans fail - and how to design one that fits your actual life
• The Month of Me™ framework: how to build habits that stick by focusing on one area at a time
• How to rate your current wellbeing and identify your biggest gaps in sleep, movement, nutrition, hydration and mental health
• How to choose small, sustainable wins that create real change without burning out
• My personal 3-step process to stack habits, build momentum, and repeat for lasting results
• The mindset shift that helps you honor the season you're in - instead of chasing perfection
  
  

00:00 – The truth about why most wellness plans don't last

01:00 – My lighthouse moment: realizing how disconnected I'd become

02:00 – The start of my Month of Me™ and how it changed everything

03:00 – Step 1: How to rate your current wellbeing across five key areas

04:00 – Step 2: Choosing one concrete action and committing for 30 days

05:00 – How I created my first Month of Me™ as a single working mom

06:00 – Mental health: committing to weekly meditation classes

07:00 – Movement: 30 days of yoga and how I made it work with no time

08:00 – Nutrition: what I learned from Whole 30 and simplifying food choices

09:00 – Setting boundaries with others to protect your wellness goals

10:00 – Why focusing on one sustainable habit beats perfection

11:00 – Step 3: Building momentum, stacking new habits and honoring your season

12:00 – The key question: What's one wellness habit you'll commit to for the next 30 days?

12:30 – Invitation to use the Month of Me™ AI Companion to stay consistent

13:00 – Wrap-up and next steps: transforming overwhelm into action

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You're the one everyone leans on - but when you need support, you're left holding your own weight. In this episode, I'll show you how to step into the CEO role of your life and intentionally build your own personal board of directors - even if you're the strong one no one ever checks in on.

We'll walk through the five key roles every high-performing woman needs in her support system - and how to fill those roles, even when it feels like you have to do everything yourself. Whether you're a working mom, a leader in a male-dominated space, or just someone who's always been the "go-to" for everyone else, this episode will help you reimagine community and reclaim your energy.

Because even the strongest leaders need strong teams. Let's start with yours.

• How to identify the five essential roles that make up your personal board of directors
• Why community is often the missing link behind feeling stuck, unsupported, or overwhelmed
• A powerful exercise to evaluate whether the people you spend the most time with are helping or hindering your growth
• The difference between a cheerleader, mentor, coach, peer, and therapist - and how each one supports you differently
• Why asking for help isn't weakness - it's actually the foundation of confident leadership
• How to start curating your support team with intention (and without guilt)
  
  

00:00 – When you're the one everyone leans on but no one checks in on

00:36 – Why community is one of the biggest "Overwhelm Culprits"

01:00 – The exercise that helps you see who's really supporting you (and who's not)

01:45 – What a personal board of directors looks like

02:00 – The Cheerleader: Why unconditional belief matters

02:30 – The Mentor: Learning from those a few steps ahead

03:00 – The Coach: Accountability without judgment

03:45 – The Peers: Finding people in the trenches with you

04:30 – The Therapist: Creating space to process and heal

05:15 – How one person can play multiple roles - and when to seek extra support

06:00 – Why you're the CEO of your life (and CEOs never do it alone)

06:30 – My invitation: Build your board and share who's first on your list

06:50 – Discover your "Overwhelm Culprit" - take the free quiz

07:00 – Final reminder: The strongest leaders build strong teams

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