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Letting go of what no longer serves you isn’t selfish — it’s growth. When relationships, jobs, or identities stop nourishing you, redirecting energy back to yourself becomes the most powerful act of self-respect. Sip on this.

What Does It Really Mean to Act Wealthy? If you’ve ever explored manifestation or mindset work around money, you’ve likely heard the phrase: “Act like a wealthy person.”   While listening to an astrology reader I follow on TikTok, she said the same thing in my horoscope reading. And then she asked, what does that even mean? Which, I thought was fabulously funny as I am listening to astrological, manifestation guidance, and she couldn’t assist. So, I did some research for read

How do you protect your peace when your drunk uncle or anti-Semitic aunt makes racist or otherwise offensive comments? The holidays are supposed to bring warmth, togetherness, and celebration. But for many people, they can also bring discomfort, tension, or emotional distress — especially when a family member lifts their head from their phone just long enough to insult every race, religion, ethnicity, and sexual identity. As a Relationship Coach , I often teach this: Your pe

Learn how to set Thanksgiving boundaries, protect your peace, and enjoy the holiday with confidence, clear communication, and self-care strategies.

Navigating through poor author self-esteem is a common topic that has surfaced in coaching sessions, something I have personally worked on, and see in writing groups. As a career coach and writer, I have a few suggestions to help you overcome low self-esteem as an author and create your best work.   Poor Author Self-Esteem Defined   An author’s self-esteem ties their belief in their worth and value to their competence as a writer. This can include how they evaluate their skil

People pleasing is a common trait that often emerges in coaching sessions, otherwise known as sociotropy, the clinical term used to describe a personality trait characterized by an excessive focus on the needs and wants of others at the expense of one’s own desires.  

Have you ever walked into a room and doubted yourself, feeling like a fraud, believing you don’t belong with the professionals that...

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Have you ever felt stuck, knowing you want a change, but are unsure where or how to start? Are you recently divorced and must go back to...

Career coaching is a valuable tool for job promotions, especially midlife, when one might feel “too old” to pivot careers or find a...

Nail your next interview with these powerful questions that show confidence and clarity, especially helpful for midlife career changers.

How Can a Career Coach Help the Newly Divorced Woman? Approximately 40-50% of first marriages end in divorce, although statistics vary;...

Now is a good time to update your resume following Andy Jassy, Amazon CEO’s announcement regarding the shrinking of the company’s...

Reading at least 10 pages daily from a self-help or nonfiction book has helped me with my life, relationships, and career coaching endeavors. It is also a valuable resource for my clients. Therefore, I want to share my book recommendations to help you in your life, relationship, or career journey.

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My Over 50 Career Journey: Education to Coaching If you’ve been following my over-50 career journey , finances and family have...

My Over 50 Career Journey Part II: College, Marriage, Kids

Read below for the written version. The Beginning of My Over-50 Career Journey It’s never too late to start living your dream, even if it...

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My Over 50 Career Journey: Introduction Video Series Companion I’ve recently launched a video series on TikTok showcasing my over-50...