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What’s in your Go Bag?

A Guide to Staying Grounded When Life Won’t Let You Pause Have you ever heard of a “go bag”? In the world of first responders or in my case, as someone who once wore many hats during college, including the badge of an EMT, a go bag is a small backpack filled with essentials: aContinue reading “What’s in your Go Bag?”

The Storm

Last night was the first night of what meteorologists are calling a “1-in-1000-year rain event.” A severe thunderstorm blew through my little city, and it was only the beginning. Over the next few days, we’re bracing for relentless waves of wind, rain, hail, and even tornadoes. Entire areas are expecting four months’ worth of rainContinue reading “The Storm”

Pantry Days: Finding Strength in Simplicity

In a world that feels like it’s constantly shifting, where contracts fall through, clients pause services, and layoffs dominate headlines, many of us are quietly tightening our belts. What I’ve come to learn, both as a coach and a woman walking through it too, is that peace doesn’t always come from big solutions. Sometimes, itContinue reading “Pantry Days: Finding Strength in Simplicity”

Routine

by Jewel at Quackenbush Coaching Today, I woke up exhausted. Not the kind of exhaustion that a cup of coffee or a splash of cold water can fix. I’m talking about a deep, head-to-toe fatigue that doesn’t quite have a name—but you know it when it hits. And I know exactly why. I deviated fromContinue reading “Routine”

How to Mentally and Emotionally Prepare for a New Season

Spring Reset Winter can slow us down—sometimes in good ways, sometimes in ways that leave us feeling stuck. But spring invites motion. It’s a season of renewal, fresh energy, and forward momentum. You’re not alone if you’ve felt sluggish, unmotivated, or not yourself. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to wait for motivationContinue reading “How to Mentally and Emotionally Prepare for a New Season”

I Need A Hug

Today, I Need a Hug Today, I woke up sad. Not the kind of sad that passes with a deep breath or a distraction, but the kind that sits heavy in your chest. The kind that makes you pause and wonder, How did I get here? The kind that makes the next step feel uncertain.Continue reading “I Need A Hug”

The Disorganized Leader

The Disorganized Leader—Why Your Chaos is Holding You (and Everyone Else) Back Who you are, where you are, and how you show up—this is what shapes your life and leadership. We don’t often think about it, but every interaction, every commitment (or lack thereof), and every habit we repeat reflects how we choose to showContinue reading “The Disorganized Leader”

Why Civility and Emotional Safety Matter in the Workplace

Simon Sinek once said, “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” This simple yet profound statement captures what it means to be a true leader. Yet, as I work with executives and teams across industries, I’ve noticed a troubling trend: the higher leaders climb theContinue reading “Why Civility and Emotional Safety Matter in the Workplace”

Are You Over It?

Are You Ready to Stop Spinning Your Wheels? Buried under your to-do list? Drowning in endless meetings and never-ending deadlines? Swamped no matter how hard you push? Sound familiar? Here’s the hard truth: trying the same things repeatedly, hoping for different results, only leads to burnout. We’ve all been there as leaders—and yes, as parents,Continue reading “Are You Over It?”

NEW YEARS ZEN

Zen Instructions for NYE As the final hours of 2024 tick away, let’s pause momentarily. The world may be buzzing with excitement and celebration, but tonight, I invite you to find a pocket of stillness, a moment just for you. New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to be all about countdowns and confetti. It can beContinue reading “NEW YEARS ZEN”