Authentic Living

Curated remembering: the one story we water while the rest quietly sinks back into the soil of the mind.   Part 1 of the series: From Autopilot to Authored, Authentic Leadership     What if your greatest obstacle to authentic leadership isn’t out in the world, but in the stories you replay in your mind?       The capacity to lead—to guide your own life with clarity and influence your world with integrity—begins with a fundamental act of authority: reclaiming the narrative of

True leadership isn’t about fitting in—it’s about showing up authentically. "Have you ever felt the pressure to contort yourself into a role that just doesn’t fit?In the name of 'professionalism,' we can sometimes be advised to sand down our edges, quiet our true voice, and mimic a predetermined model of success. But what happens when the effort to become what others expect starts to erode not just your spirit, but your actual performance?"   "This is a crossroads I frequentl

Take a moment, and just listen.   Take a moment, and just listen.     Listen past the noise of the world. Past the “shoulds” and the “have-tos.” Past the expectations that feel like they’ve been woven into your very skin.     Somewhere, underneath it all, is a quiet, steady knowing. It’s the part of you that has always been there. The part that knows your truth, your desires, your capacity for joy. It is the expert of your life.     That expert is you.     If you are in a sea