Posts in the ‘Life Skills’ Category

Why Change Feels Hard and How to Overcome Resistance: 10 Key Reasons

Why Change Feels Hard and How to Overcome Resistance: 10 Key Reasons Why Change Is So Difficult (and How to Make It Easier) Change can be really hard—even when we know it’s good for us. Understanding why we resist change is the first step in learning how to move forward. Here are the top reasons

10 Powerful Ways to Cultivate a Positive Mindset (Even on Tough Days)

A positive mindset isn’t about ignoring life’s challenges—it’s about shifting your focus toward what’s possible. With consistent practice, you can train your brain to focus on the good, bounce back faster, and improve your emotional well-being. Here are 10 effective strategies to help you build a more resilient and optimistic outlook: 1. Reframe Your Thoughts

How to Become More Assertive

I often hear from people in both my professional and personal life that they have a difficult time being assertive.  Becoming more assertive is about expressing yourself confidently and respectfully, without being passive or aggressive. The reasons behind lack of assertiveness can vary, but here are some steps to help you become more assertive: By

Struggling with Motivation? Try These 7 Proven Strategies

It’s easy to procrastinate when a task doesn’t excite you. Whether it’s tackling your taxes (like me!) or handling other mundane chores, finding motivation can be a challenge. But don’t worry—I’ve got some science-backed motivation hacks to help you power through. 1. Break the Task into Smaller Steps A big project can feel overwhelming. Instead

Set Your Goals for 2025

Setting and meeting New Year goals can be a rewarding process. Here’s a step-by-step approach to help you create meaningful goals and follow through on them: 1. Reflect on the Past Year 2. Set Clear, Specific Goals For example, instead of “I want to get fit,” set a goal like “I will work out for 30 minutes,

New Podcast Alert! I’m on with Michael Ceely!

I’m excited to announce that I have a new interview with Michael Ceely on his High Performance Coaching Podcast! On the podcast, I get to talk about how sport psychology works and how performance psychology skills apply to all high performers, in the business world and beyond.  With my background working with Major League baseball

Tune in for my latest Podcast!

Hey, everyone! I’m excited to announce that I was recently a guest on the The Power of Peacefulness and Stress Relief With Dr. Sharon McLaughlin podcast! We discussed my journey into performance coaching, my work with athletes, and I highlight key performance challenges including imposter syndrome, work-life balance, burnout, and self-confidence. If you’re interested in

I’m on Another Podcast!

“Leaders can be made; they are not always born.” -Dr. Kimberly Wagner Check out my interview with Jonathan Goldhill on the Disruptive Successor Podcast where I delve deeper into leadership and other traits of high achievers. Episode 180 – The Winning Mindset: Strategies from Elite Athletes to Achieve Peak Performance is available wherever you stream

Behind the Scenes of My New Course: A Podcast Interview

Hey everyone! I’m excited to share that I recently had the opportunity to chat about my new course, Believe It, Achieve It, on the amazing Course Creation Boutique podcast! It was so much fun to talk about something I’m truly passionate about with Gina Onativia. We covered everything from the inspiration behind the course to

Learning How to Forgive Ourselves

Self-forgiveness for some people is one of the most challenging but important process for your emotional well-being. Here are some steps you can take to cultivate self-forgiveness: Self-forgiveness is a journey, and it’s okay to take small steps forward and even a step or two backwards. Be gentle with yourself and trust that with time

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