What if some of our strongest relationships aren’t found, but discovered? When I asked the women who participated in my research to reflect on the people who had made the biggest difference in their lives and leadership, something caught my attention. Many of them recognized those relationships in hindsight. They…
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🌳 Marisol and Her Branches
A Resilience Tree Leadership Fable Marisol had always been someone people relied on. At work, she was the one who stayed late to help others finish projects. In her community, she volunteered, mentored, and showed up, again and again. People often told her how strong she was, how dependable. But…
Self-Talk: Is Your Inner Dialogue Leading or Limiting You?
“Speak to yourself like someone you are responsible for leading.” ~ adapted from Jordan Peterson Whose Voice Is It, Really? The voice within. You know it—the one that speaks up before you do. Sometimes it’s bold and affirming. Other times, it whispers doubts that echo louder than truth. And too…
Trust Begins With the Invitation: A Lesson About Branches
When I was first asked to lead a high-stakes project early in my career, I said yes immediately. The ask came from someone I respected — a senior leader with a big vision. But as the weeks went on, something felt… off. I realized later it wasn’t the work itself.…
Living the Resilience Tree Model
So often I hear people talk about resilience yet few share what it looks like for them. Below I will share with you the 4 components to Living the Resilience Tree Model. You can use these strategies at any time to increase your resilience in a given situation or season.…