Nothing Lasts Forever
There’s something both beautiful and difficult about realizing that nothing lasts forever. Not seasons. Not homes. Not careers. Not relationships. Not even versions of ourselves. Life changes constantly, whether we want it to or not. And sometimes there’s been so much change it’s felt hard to keep up with it all. Resilience and change are part of every human life, even [...]
Shake It Off: Releasing Emotional Baggage and Stepping Into What’s Next
A few years ago, I wrote a post called How to Avoid Getting Triggered by Your Coaching Clients. At the time, I was exploring how we can release emotional baggage, how our reactions can hijack us, and how learning to regulate ourselves can change the way we show up, not just as coaches, but as humans. What I didn’t fully realize [...]
Winter Solstice Wisdom: Slowing Down to Find Clarity
Winter Solstice reflection invites us to slow down, pause, and listen inward as the year turns. On the Winter Solstice, we reach the darkest day of the year — the longest night, the quiet turning point of the seasons. In nature, this moment isn’t something to fear or rush past. It’s honored. Marked. Respected. Winter offers us something we rarely give [...]
Enneagram Coaching Presence: Why Coaches Get Lost in Their Own Heads (and How to Return)
Enneagram coaching presence begins with the simple truth that even the best coaches can get in their own way. In my last post, I wrote about presence and how easily coaches can lose it when their attention turns inward. This is the next layer of that conversation. One of the biggest ways coaches lose presence is by getting lost in their [...]
How Coaches Get in Their Own Way (and the Surprising Shift That Changes Everything)
How Coaches Get In Their Own Way (And What It Really Takes To Change) Sometimes, the most significant growth edge for us as professional coaches isn’t another skill or model. It’s learning how not to interfere. It’s learning how coaches get in their own way. I learned this, not in a classroom, but in the quiet hours feeding baby flying squirrels [...]
The Brave, Life-Changing Choice I Didn’t Expect After Loss
A blender, a bear, and a moment I didn’t see coming - what it taught me about loss and the choices we all have. The other day, I was volunteering at Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, blending up formula for the bears when a wave of sadness hit me out of nowhere. The steady whir of the blender took me straight back to [...]
Breaking Through Inertia: When You Just Can’t Get Started
Over the past few weeks, two of my coaching clients have brought something familiar into our sessions - not a lack of motivation or clarity, but this quiet, frustrating feeling of inertia. They want to take action. They care deeply about what they’re working on. But when the moment to begin arrives… they freeze, they scroll, they tidy the house - [...]
Coaching with the Enneagram: Supporting Clients Through Uncertainty with Clarity and Compassion
If there’s one thing we’ve all been learning these past few years, it’s how to live with uncertainty. Life doesn’t always go as planned, and for our clients, that can stir up fear, resistance, and a deep sense of being unmoored. As coaches, we don’t need to have all the answers. But we can walk alongside people in ways that help [...]
What Happens When You Dare To Love Something So Fully…
In the last 18 months of living by the river, I experienced a deep love that felt almost unbearable. Each morning, coffee in hand, I sat by the riverside feeling an overwhelming gratitude for life. The sunlight danced on the water, the trees swayed in harmony, and the wildlife thrived—it was bliss. I gave myself fully to it, falling in love [...]
Being Brave and Changing Direction in Your Life: Following the Path to Passion
There comes a time in life when you feel it deep in your bones—a call for change. It may start as a whisper, a slight dissatisfaction with what once brought you purpose. Maybe you’ve been in the same profession for 25 years, and what was once exciting has slowly become draining. You’ve given your energy, skills, and dedication, but now [...]
It’s Not Over Yet: How to Finish the Year Strong with Massive Inspired Action
As we approach the final quarter of the year, it’s easy to feel a sense of disappointment. Back in January, you probably set bold intentions and mapped out ambitious goals for your business. But here we are, staring down towards the last quarter of the year, and maybe you feel like you’re way behind. Maybe life got busy, distractions piled [...]
Helping Your Clients Find Their Path Forward in Their 50s
Some of my coaching clients are professional women in their 50s, who have achieved so much. They’ve built a successful career, navigated life’s many challenges, and emerged as a strong, accomplished individual. Yet, despite all this, they find themselves at a crossroads. The career that once filled them with purpose now feels flat, and the energy they once had seems [...]
Why Some Clients Go AWOL and How to Get Them Back on Track
One of the more disheartening challenges for a coach is when a client goes AWOL (Absent Without Leave). Despite your best efforts and the progress you've made together, they seem to disappear without a trace. This can be frustrating and disheartening, but it’s important to remember that coaching is a partnership, and both parties must be fully engaged for it [...]
Personally Type 2 Coaching Challenges: Navigating Unconscious Biases
As professional coaches, it's crucial to understand how our personalities can shape and sometimes undermine our coaching effectiveness. When working with clients or receiving coaching ourselves, being aware of our Enneagram type can reveal unconscious biases and patterns that may impact the coaching process. In this post we’ll dive into the world of Enneagram Type 2, "The Helper," and explore [...]
Understanding the Three Parts of the Mind: A Balanced Approach to Coaching
Since becoming a Certified Kolbe Consultant in 2017, I've seen how powerful it is to understand and integrate the three parts of the mind: Cognitive, Affective, and Conative. This knowledge has helped transform my coaching approach and my clients' outcomes. Understanding yourself is the cornerstone of personal growth. Nurturing and aligning the three parts of the mind leads to more [...]
The Loyalist’s Dilemma: How Enneagram Type 6 Coaches Can Navigate Their Unconscious Patterns
As coaches, we're constantly seeking ways to refine our practice and support our clients more effectively. One of the most profound tools for self-awareness I've found is the Enneagram, a framework that uncovers the deep-seated patterns driving our behavior. In this post, I want to dive into the world of the Enneagram Personality Type 6, known as the Loyalists. These [...]
Rediscovering the Power of Being: A Coach’s Guide
Our lives are so busy! We often find ourselves caught in a never-ending cycle of doing. We juggle tasks, manage responsibilities, and constantly strive to meet the demands of our busy schedules. Yet, amidst all this activity, we sometimes forget the profound importance of simply being. It is important to remember that, as human beings, we are not defined solely [...]
Embracing Depth Over Distraction: How Enneagram Type 7 Coaches Can Fine-Tune Their Impact
To be a brilliant coach we need to understand our ingrained tendencies (patterns). I am someone deeply fascinated by the Enneagram. It is an accurate framework for understanding and coaching all personality types. The more I learn, the deeper I can go with my clients. I find the characteristics of Type 7s particularly intriguing (especially as I am a Type 7 [...]
Being Instead of Doing: Reconnecting with Nature and Our True Self
Recently, I hosted an Enneagram & the Coach Retreat that brought eight coaching business owners together to step away from the busyness of their coaching practices. They set aside the noisy world of electronics—smartphones, laptops, to-do lists—and embraced the silence and stillness of nature while BEING with themselves. It was a profound experience of slowing down, letting go of external [...]
The Unseen Barrier: How Enneagram Type 1s Can Unknowingly Undermine Their Coaching Effectiveness
Understanding the diverse personality dynamics of both ourselves and our clients is crucial for fostering successful coaching outcomes. The Enneagram provides a profound framework for this understanding, illuminating the strengths and potential blind spots associated with each type. In this post I am diving deep into the world of Enneagram Type 1s - also known as "The Perfectionists"—to explore how [...]
Unlocking Six-Figures in Your Coaching Business: The Practical Magic of the Enneagram
Starting a coaching business is often like navigating some kind of complex labyrinth. Each turn represents a new client, a distinct challenge, and a unique opportunity for growth. Yet, amid the twists and turns, finding a path that consistently leads to breakthroughs and success can feel daunting. This is especially true when faced with the diverse tapestry of human behavior [...]
A Coach’s Guide to Crafting Unforgettable Retreats
If you're reading this, you're probably like me: passionate about bringing people together, helping them learn, grow, and maybe even transform their lives in some way. I've been in the trenches of learning and development for 30 years, running more workshops, courses, and retreats than I can count. I know from experience, that a well-crafted retreat connects to the hearts and [...]
Is Your Attitude Getting in the Way of Your Success?
Ever notice how sometimes, despite all our best intentions and efforts, we seem to be our own biggest obstacle? This question hits home for many of us, especially those of us running our coaching businesses. In this post, I want to take a moment to reflect: Is your attitude getting in the way of your success? As coaches, we are dedicated [...]
Being an Entrepreneur Isn’t Everything I Thought It Would Be…
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey, particularly in coaching, paints an alluring picture of autonomy, impact, and financial freedom. Yet, the truth is - many of us face relentless challenges, far removed from the glamorous portrayal often glorified on social media platforms. This blog aims to bridge the gap between expectation and reality, offering solace and insight for coaching entrepreneurs navigating [...]
It’s Never Too Late and You Are Not Too Old – Be Curious
In a world that often feels like it's moving at breakneck speed, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we must have everything figured out. That our paths should be linear, our passions clearly defined, and our destinies firmly in hand. But life, in all its beautiful complexity, rarely works that way. It's filled with twists, turns, [...]