How to Lead Through the Misuse of “Therapy Speak” at Work Not long ago, a colleague described someone on her team as “toxic.” When I asked what she meant, she paused and said, “They make me feel bad.” That stopped me in my tracks. Because lately, I’ve noticed this pattern popping up everywhere—people using therapy or mental health language as shorthand for discomfort. “That conversation was triggering.” “They’re so toxic.” “I need to protect my peace.” Sometimes those stateme

The other day, I was processing a stressful situation with a friend. At one point, she stopped me mid-story and said, “Ariana, you keep...

Fourteen years ago this month, I resigned from my job to start Rosabella Consulting. I actually dreamt about giving notice and could read...

Recently, I found myself observing a familiar scene—parents and children navigating big emotions in the wild. And in witnessing this...