Last week, I witnessed the brave finalists step up on stage and deliver their pitches for their Shark Tank version competition. Ten groups, junior and senior high school business students. All brave, creative, composed, as they led us through their PowerPoint slides taking us through their product, purpose or what issue it solves, SWOT analysis, cost details, marketing strategy, and sales pitch.

As one of the judges, I sat in the first row of the auditorium with my rating sheets and questions. Impressed by their delivery because, even in college, I struggled to get through class speeches without a shaky voice and hands. Though, deep down inside, I knew I belonged on the stage. I was meant to inspire and empower others. I loved talking about what lit me up with [Continue Reading...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

“Past is your teacher, Present is your creation, Future is your inspiration,” Kacy Duke on Inventing Anna, Netflix limited Series, said to her training/coaching clients as a motivational mantra. If you’re not familiar, Kacy Duke is a real Celebrity Fitness Expert/Life Coach (portrayed by the actress, Laverne Cox), and she’s also an author and the founding Group Fitness Director of Equinox Fitness Clubs.

I virtually watched this series twice as my sister, Manda, saw it for the first time. And let me tell you, the second time is just as brilliant and fascinating. There’s a reason why it stayed on the Netflix Top 10 for over two months. Nonetheless, I’m not here to give a review of this Shondaland series or speak of Anna.

What I want to focus on is the [Continue Reading...]