I’ve lived with chronic illnesses my whole life. Even with decades of practice listening to my body, there are still seasons when my energy narrows without my consent. The to-do list multiplies. The world turns up the volume. And the instinct, mine and so many leaders I coach, is to push harder. Optimize. Squeeze more in. Lately, I’m remembering a different move - accept the challenge by embracing reality. Not with resignation, but with clarity. When “do more” is the water we

Last week, I wasn’t at meetings or crossing off my to-do list. I was in bed - sick, tired, and reminded of a lesson I keep learning, sometimes accepting the challenge means letting go. It can look like saying no. Asking for help. Receiving help. Prioritizing rest and basic needs instead of pushing through to meet everyone else’s. That is not quitting; it’s clarity. It’s kindness. It’s courage. The Question I Ask Every Year In my annual planning workshop, there’s a reflection

I had just picked my friend's toddler up from pre-school. We were driving back to her house, listening to music, talking about what we...