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CLIENT STORY: From Feeling Stuck to Speaking Up—Zoya’s Leadership Reset
Apr 22, 2025
CLIENT STORY: From Feeling Stuck to Speaking Up—Zoya’s Leadership Reset
Apr 22, 2025

Zoya had just returned to a company she loved after a tough year. She had finally landed a leadership role she worked hard for—only to be laid off six months later. Despite quickly securing another role through her strong network, she found herself back in an individual contributor position. It felt like a professional step backward. She knew something needed to shift but wasn’t sure what. That’s when she reached out and joined the Breakthrough Coaching program.

Apr 22, 2025
CLIENT STORY: From Doubt to Decisiveness—How Amy Reclaimed Her Confidence in Leadership
Mar 5, 2025
CLIENT STORY: From Doubt to Decisiveness—How Amy Reclaimed Her Confidence in Leadership
Mar 5, 2025

Amy had been with her company for over 20 years, steadily climbing the ranks and taking on increasing responsibility. However, in recent years, the pace of change had accelerated dramatically. Promotions came quickly, bringing higher stakes and more exposure. What had once felt like a steady career path suddenly became a whirlwind of decisions, expectations, and visibility.

Mar 5, 2025
My 2024 Annual Review & What’s Next (Better Late Than Never)
Feb 26, 2025
My 2024 Annual Review & What’s Next (Better Late Than Never)
Feb 26, 2025

Every year, I take a step back to reflect—not just on what I accomplished, but on what I learned, what felt good, and what I want to carry forward into the next year. The theme that emerged was BREAKTHROUGH. This word perfectly captures both my coaching program and how this year felt—pushing through uncertainty, stepping more fully into my voice, and finding a new level of confidence in myself and my work.

Feb 26, 2025
CLIENT STORY: How Emotional Triggers Were Stalling Katie’s Career—And How She Broke Through
Feb 21, 2025
CLIENT STORY: How Emotional Triggers Were Stalling Katie’s Career—And How She Broke Through
Feb 21, 2025

Katie, a senior leader who recently finished my Breakthrough Program, was doing all the “right” things to advance her career, but something still felt off. Turns out, it wasn’t about what she was doing. It was about the emotional triggers running in the background—subconscious reactions that shaped how others perceived her leadership presence. And once she uncovered them? Everything changed.

Feb 21, 2025
Energy-Driven Leadership: The 7 Levels That Define Your Influence
Feb 7, 2025
Energy-Driven Leadership: The 7 Levels That Define Your Influence
Feb 7, 2025

Energy-driven leadership is the missing link for high-achieving leaders who want to lead with confidence, resilience, and impact—without burnout. Leadership isn’t just about strategy; it's about how you show up, react under stress, and manage your energy.

Feb 7, 2025
Why Women Leaders Hit Career Walls & How to Overcome It – Breakthrough Coaching, Part 1
Nov 14, 2024
Why Women Leaders Hit Career Walls & How to Overcome It – Breakthrough Coaching, Part 1
Nov 14, 2024

Many experienced women leaders in sales and marketing face hidden challenges that can stall career growth. This episode of Lead Easy kicks off a two-part series where I dive into the barriers that often arise for women with a decade or more in their fields.

Nov 14, 2024
3 Steps to Building a Meaningful and Authentic Leadership Style
Oct 31, 2024
3 Steps to Building a Meaningful and Authentic Leadership Style
Oct 31, 2024

In today’s episode, we’re dismantling the boxed-in definitions of leadership and paving the way for you to build a style that’s as flexible and authentic as you are.

Oct 31, 2024
How to Thrive in High-Visibility Roles
Oct 2, 2024
How to Thrive in High-Visibility Roles
Oct 2, 2024

In this latest episode, I share a personal story about navigating a high-stakes presentation. Spoiler alert: I completely botched the internal review and left others questioning my capabilities. Listen to see how I turned it around and the lessons I learned.

Oct 2, 2024
Get Visibility at Work Without the Hustle
Sep 16, 2024
Get Visibility at Work Without the Hustle
Sep 16, 2024

In this episode, we dive into one of the most common pieces of advice given to professionals: "You need more visibility." But what does that really mean? I’ll walk you through how to interpret and act on this vague feedback by positioning yourself for high-impact projects.

Sep 16, 2024
Leading From the Front - How Great Leaders Trust the Process
Feb 15, 2024
Leading From the Front - How Great Leaders Trust the Process
Feb 15, 2024

Many leaders are unintentionally "driving from the backseat", meaning they are going very fast, living and working in a constant state of DOING, and reacting to roadblocks vs. having a plan.

Feb 15, 2024
Top 3 Qualities That Make a Great Leader
Jan 31, 2024
Top 3 Qualities That Make a Great Leader
Jan 31, 2024

In this episode, I'm exploring intangible “great leader” qualities and how you can start to adopt them today so you can step up as a leader and land the next role.

Jan 31, 2024
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Jan 23, 2024
2023 Annual Review
Jan 23, 2024

It’s official - I’m starting an annual review. I’ll be looking at what went well, what didn’t go as well (and what I learned), and what I’m focusing on for the coming year.

When I started out, I really didn’t think I’d have much to say. As you’ll see - I was very wrong. I’m excited to start this tradition and keep it going. Looking back is so important to know where you want to go moving forward and how much progress you’ve made!

Jan 23, 2024
3 Reasons You're Getting Overlooked for the Promotion
Jan 18, 2024
3 Reasons You're Getting Overlooked for the Promotion
Jan 18, 2024

In this video, we break down three key reasons that could be hindering your professional growth. From overlooked skills to subtle office dynamics, discover actionable tips to propel yourself towards that well-deserved promotion. Don't let opportunities pass you by—watch now and take control of your career journey!

Jan 18, 2024
Maintaining Confidence When the Evidence Isn’t There (Part 1)
Dec 8, 2023
Maintaining Confidence When the Evidence Isn’t There (Part 1)
Dec 8, 2023

Getting difficult feedback has the potential to derail your career, or even your life. I’ll be sharing how to maintain confidence when the “evidence” isn’t there, make peace with past feedback , and handle receiving it moving forward.

Dec 8, 2023
Exercise to Deal With Anger (And Other Difficult Emotions)
Nov 16, 2023
Exercise to Deal With Anger (And Other Difficult Emotions)
Nov 16, 2023

Have you ever felt bad for having anger or other difficult emotions? If you've ever said, "I'm trying to manage my anger," or "I have anger issues", this is for you. Anger alone is not bad or good - it just is. It’s normal. It’s part of the human experience. And in some cases even helpful.

Nov 16, 2023
Confidence & Other Leadership Lessons [Original episode from the Hospitality Daily Podcast]
Oct 25, 2023
Confidence & Other Leadership Lessons [Original episode from the Hospitality Daily Podcast]
Oct 25, 2023

I was so honored to recently be invited to join the podcast Hospitality Daily, hosted by Josiah Mackenzie, to talk about leadership with my former colleague, leader, and dear friend, Mariana Safer.

We chatted about our paths and how they intertwined, what leadership means to us, and how we continue to develop as leaders.

Oct 25, 2023
Your Triggers - How They Can Make or Break Your Career
Oct 10, 2023
Your Triggers - How They Can Make or Break Your Career
Oct 10, 2023

Your triggers - this might be the number one thing that could make or break your ability to step up as a leader and advance your career. Even if you don't fly off the handle when your buttons get pushed, you might shut down or say something you regret. And none of that is helpful when it comes to leading, building relationships, and showcasing your capabilities.

Oct 10, 2023
Why I Get Blocked Sharing My Work (And Sharing My Work)
Sep 26, 2023
Why I Get Blocked Sharing My Work (And Sharing My Work)
Sep 26, 2023

This is going to be one I'll struggle to hit "send" on (because I'm really getting personal here).

It's about how I got blocked recently (and often) when it comes to sharing my work, and also, sharing my work.

Sep 26, 2023
Imposter Syndrome - Why Nothing Has Gone Wrong and What to Do
Sep 5, 2023
Imposter Syndrome - Why Nothing Has Gone Wrong and What to Do
Sep 5, 2023

Imposter Syndrome can be confusing, feel like a curse, and make you question everything about who you are and what you bring to the table as a leader. I'm debunking myths about imposter syndrome, sharing my top tips for tackling it, and providing some reassurance that nothing has gone wrong, in fact, you are doing something right.

Sep 5, 2023
Centering - What It Is and Why It’s Important
Sep 5, 2023
Centering - What It Is and Why It’s Important
Sep 5, 2023

This episode is a little different -I'm walking you through what centering is, why it's important, and how to do it. I invite you to take what you like and see if it makes sense to incorporate it into your day-to-day life.

Sep 5, 2023
The Powerful Mindset Shift to Exceed Your Goals
Aug 22, 2023
The Powerful Mindset Shift to Exceed Your Goals
Aug 22, 2023

When it comes to your goals, you likely are unaware of how your current mindset is blocking you. 

This is not about teaching you to instill habits, to do something for 21 days, tack on a habit onto something else - although I’m sure all those tactics are helpful. THIS is about changing your entire perception of how you are going after goals, and how to shift your mindset so that you are DRAWN to your goals, don’t let setbacks derail you, and inevitably - and of course effortlessly - exceeding those goals. 

Aug 22, 2023
The Secret to Productivity No One Talks About
Aug 8, 2023
The Secret to Productivity No One Talks About
Aug 8, 2023

Every once in a while I like to be evasive, which is exactly what I’m doing here. Because if I just told you what the secret was, it might be lost on you just how little this gets talked about. And it’s SO POWERFUL, you will want to know this secret and begin incorporating it in your life today.

Aug 8, 2023
3 Surprising Confidence Boosters
Jul 25, 2023
3 Surprising Confidence Boosters
Jul 25, 2023

Oh confidence, you sneaky jerk. Here one day, gone the next. Sound familiar? Discover the 3 surprising confidence boosters (and drainers) and how you can use them to create confidence whenever you need it (yes, create it!).

Jul 25, 2023
My Interview in the Dreamers to Dreamers Podcast
Jan 5, 2022
My Interview in the Dreamers to Dreamers Podcast
Jan 5, 2022

I recently spoke with Anita Tilly in her new podcast, “Dreamers to Dreamers” and shared my story about how I got to where I am today - living my dream as a Business Coach and Consultant.

“I don’t have space in my brain to hold onto this...yes the stress is there and if I let it stay, I know what it would do to me. I would not succeed.....”

Jan 5, 2022
The Personal Unbranding Experiment
Nov 2, 2021
The Personal Unbranding Experiment
Nov 2, 2021

Here's where I believe personal branding advice feels super easy, and then turns out to be super complicated. A good deal of advice will tell you to take all your experience, expertise, and passion and wrap it up in a bow and share it with the world. Easy? Except when it’s not. Because, here’s the tricky part: you may have spent the greater part of your life being told by you or others to be more of this, or not to do that (that’s scary), or not to repeat that (that was embarrassing). What happens then?

Nov 2, 2021

 

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