“Waiting for the Sign” and What Happens When You Miss It You’ve probably heard the story. There’s a man stranded on a rooftop during a flood. He prays, “God, please save me.” Soon, a neighbor offers him a ride in a rowboat. He declines. “No thanks, God’s going to save me.” A rescue team comesContinue reading “Missing the Boat: How We Overlook Life’s Biggest Clues”
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Our Differences Make Us Stronger: Embracing What We Often Avoid
When we surround ourselves only with people who think like us, we shrink. True leadership and personal growth require us to get uncomfortable, challenge our assumptions, and welcome difference. Here’s how to know when you’re unconsciously shutting out the very thing that could elevate your next breakthrough. The Discomfort of Difference Let’s be honest withContinue reading “Our Differences Make Us Stronger: Embracing What We Often Avoid”
“The Motherhood Manual Never Came But We Wrote It Anyway”
By Jewel Quackenbush Twenty-seven years ago, I became a mother. I didn’t know it then, but in that single, holy moment, my heart permanently relocated to someone else’s body. I was young, ambitious, unsure. I was still trying to figure out how to care for myself let alone a whole new life that would oneContinue reading ““The Motherhood Manual Never Came But We Wrote It Anyway””
Passed Up for That Promotion?
Here’s What to Do Next By Jewel Quackenbush | Quackenbush Coaching You put in the work. You showed up early, stayed late, and raised your hand when no one else would. You built relationships, solved problems, and became someone your team could count on. Then, the opportunity you were waiting for the promotion you deservedContinue reading “Passed Up for That Promotion? “
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?”
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”
What Happened To The Middle?
The other day, I was sitting at a stoplight. The light turned green, but the driver in front of me hesitated for just a moment too long. Almost instantly, the driver behind me started blaring their horn. What happened next left me stunned. The driver in front got out of their car, walked past mine,Continue reading “What Happened To The Middle?”
Arrogance or Confidence?
Do you manage your team with cooperation or through compliance? What would they say if we asked the people you work with if you are a manager who they would describe as confident and inspirational or dismissive and arrogant? Think about it. What would they really say? As Leaders, we often confuse arrogance with confidence,Continue reading “Arrogance or Confidence?”
PIVOT?
Life is full of twists and turns; sometimes, we must change direction to stay on the path to success. I believe that a pivot isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a smart move toward new opportunities. Embracing the Pivot Our Soul Sessions have been a hit, with many of you joining us for our monthly ZoomContinue reading “PIVOT?”
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