Open Enrollment: Turning Overwhelm into Empowerment

It is that time of year again. The email has been sitting in my inbox for a week, quietly waiting for me to deal with it. I keep flagging it, moving it to another folder, telling myself I will come back later. But the truth is, I already know what it says. Open Enrollment. TimeContinue reading “Open Enrollment: Turning Overwhelm into Empowerment”

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”

“Not Every Villain Is a Narcissist: Reclaiming the Meaning of Words We’ve Watered Down”

By Jewel Quackenbush, MCC | Quackenbush Coaching There’s a strange thing happening in today’s conversations. Psychological buzzwords like “narcissist” and “gaslighting” are being tossed around with little regard for what they actually mean. They’re showing up in arguments, captions, and TikTok diagnoses like confetti. But here’s the problem—when we misuse powerful language, we strip itContinue reading ““Not Every Villain Is a Narcissist: Reclaiming the Meaning of Words We’ve Watered Down””

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? “

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”

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?”