It doesn’t matter how long it takes me.

Recently I was in a session with a client, and Bam! One of my familiar run mantras intuitively hit me, and I had to share it with her.

I will get there. I’m on my way. It doesn’t matter how long it takes me. All that matters is how I feel.

Because she was talking about her desire to make some big changes (move to a different city, enroll in an MBA program, create new and stronger friendships).

She was feeling unsettled. Struggling with the next steps, how to move forward, all the uncertainty, and the pressure to have it all figured out. She was even questioning if she had the courage. Failure also came up as a concern. And that’s where I had to stop her and remind her, “Wait a minute, [Continue Reading...]

Want to know the Secret to Confidence?

Well, before we get there and how to cultivate a Confidence Mindset, let me share a story. For my 40th birthday, back in 2018, I had the intention to hike to the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa. At midnight on Day 5 of the Rongai route, we’d set out for the summit. I knew it was 6k from base camp, yet the altitude would dramatically increase from 4720m (15,485ft) to 5895m (19,340ft). If I made it, this would be the highest peak I’ve ever hiked.

Before I boarded the flight for this trip, I barely told anyone I was going. I was terrified I might not make it. But worst would be the embarrassment of going on this tour only to come back and tell everyone who knew I failed [Continue Reading...]

Talk Yourself Into It + Puerto Rico Hiking Adventure photos!

Last month, I traveled to Puerto Rico for the ROI Summit (for coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs) and some hiking adventures. Inspiring, energizing, and challenging is how I’d describe it. And I even made some new biz besties connecting in person. Thank goodness, I showed up for myself.

But I almost let my reasons (more so excuses) get in the way and convince me to back out and cancel it altogether. Literally like weeks before! It didn’t matter that I purchased an early bird ticket months in advance. I was talking myself out of it.

How can you justify going right now? Does this make sense? 
This is going to cost more for 6 nights than one of my travel tours. Will it be worth it? 
Maybe I can shorten my trip and skip the [Continue Reading...]

Even Badass Warriors have Moments when they want to Quit.

I am a humble badass warrior. I am like the Buffalo who goes Charging into the Storm. I face my doubts. I face my fears. I run through the resistance. I get comfortable with the uncomfortable. And I let others show up and support me.

Even when want to talk myself out of it.
Even when I want to lower the stakes.
Even when I want to quit the day before and in the middle of the race. (For real!)

I feel the feelings of nervousness and anxiety and fear. I begin to worry if I’m prepared enough. I begin to have terrible visions of pushing myself beyond my edge that I’m collapsing and throwing up at the end of the race.

Then I remember the way through.
I channel all of that energy into power.
I recognize this [Continue Reading...]