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””
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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?”
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”
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?”
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?”