When we say “Why am I training my boss?” we may be telling ourselves a story that quietly undermines leadership, culture, and our own influence. This reflection explores the mindset shift that changes everything.
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When Illness Becomes the Mirror, A Family Reflection
There are seasons in life that slow us down, whether we ask for it or not. Here in the Midwest, a heavy snowstorm has wrapped the world in stillness. Roads quiet. Calendars loosen. Time stretches. And in that quiet, reflection finds its way in. My mother is engaged in the fight of her life. MyContinue reading “When Illness Becomes the Mirror, A Family Reflection”
Ally or Adversary: What Workplace Dynamics Reveal About Us
In the heart of the Palmer House Hilton, I discovered the complex dance of loyalty and insecurity that shapes leadership. This workplace was a crucible where power dynamics revealed themselves under pressure. It taught me the crucial balance between collaboration and competition, paving the way for my own growth.
Rewriting the Finish Line: Entering 2026 With Clarity, Compassion, and Alignment
Every year asks something new of us.Not louder effort, not tighter pressure, but honest reflection. The kind that invites us to examine who we have become, not just what we have accomplished. We enter January with big goals, bold lists, and fresh ambition. And somewhere between spring and fall, real life steps in, unexpected, demanding,Continue reading “Rewriting the Finish Line: Entering 2026 With Clarity, Compassion, and Alignment”
The Masked Brag
Why Fake Humility Turns People Off I was reading another brilliant piece by Travis Bradberry, the author of Emotional Intelligence, titled 10 Things You Do That Make You Less Likable. One of the behaviors he highlighted was what he called the humble brag. As I read it, I was transported back to an experience IContinue reading “The Masked Brag”
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”
Strokaversary
I Survived. Then I Rewired. And Now, I Thrive. In 2015, I had a stroke. It hit the left side of my brain , the side responsible for language, logic, reasoning, numbers, planning, sequencing, and executive functioning. In an instant, the entire right side of my body went silent. I lost my rhythm, my words,Continue reading “Strokaversary”
“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””
“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? “
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