Over the course of the past two months I have crashed an office party, danced in a conga line, received an eye exam from a mad scientist optometrist, and dug up the grave of a deceased aunt to steal her rubies…all in my Level 1 Improv class!
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What I have learned from experience, my clients and my research is that the happiest people in the world, those who are thriving, are a part of close-knit communities. Running for eighty years, the Harvard Study of Adult Development is one of the world’s longest studies of adult life. According to an article in Harvard Gazette covering the study, ‘Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives. Those ties protect people from life’s discontents, help to delay mental and physical decline, and are better predictors of long and happy lives than social class, IQ, or even genes.”(1) That’s not surprising. The sense of belonging is a fundamental need that not only makes us feel good emotionally but also keeps us safe, literally.
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The five second rule calls upon you to act before your mind can talk you out of it. Here is how it works: when it's time to do something that's challenging but would advance your goals, you count backwards from five and when you get to one, you "launch" yourself into action, just like a rocket.
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Amanda Gorman was terrified before accepting the opportunity to recite The Hill We Climb at the 2022 U.S. Presidential Inauguration. She overcame that fear and did it anyway, modeling for us how to have fear and courage at the same time.
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On January 21, 2020, I launched my coaching practice at a party at my parents' house. I was excited and hopeful as I shared my vision with the friends and family gathered.
The past two years have been more incredible than I could have ever imagined. I am eternally grateful for all the people who have supported, advised, coached, hired and cheered me on every step of the way.
These are the top ten lessons I learned over the past two years running my business.
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One year ago today, I started my full-time leadership coaching practice. I write about the day in my forthcoming book, Thriving While Black and am happy to share an excerpt with you below. Enjoy!
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On June 7, 2020 I had just finished working out and I was sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch soaking up the sun. I was scrolling through my social media feeds and two things struck me: a post about Black joy being revolutionary and meditation teacher Light Watkins talking about hope. I spent the next hour voraciously consuming as much positive news about Black folks as possible.
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A lot has changed in the last month. We have all grappled with how to “be” in these times and there is a different answer for each of us. And the answer may be different depending on the day. For the first couple weeks of this, though I was going through the motions, I had lost sight of my 2020 goals and long-term vision. But one day, in meditation, I got my mojo back and you can too.
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The Coronavirus pandemic is creating a moment of uncertainty. It affects us all differently depending on how vulnerable we are, which can be based on a number of different factors including age, socio-economic status, access to healthcare, job security and more. While this moment will pass, it is equally true that there will be many more moments like this that will cause us to feel uncertain. Here are some tips for staying grounded now and whenever you are feeling uncertain.
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Prior to the internet and cell phones, it was much easier to “unplug” when we went on vacation. Now, with so many destinations being wired, we have to be more intentional about it. If you find unplugging on vacation to be excruciating, that might be a sign that you could really benefit from doing it. These three tips should help you.
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It was exactly 2 years ago. I had a big goal to pursue at work, was not hitting the milestones that I wanted to and I was stressed beyond measure. I ended up having to take time off because I was so burnt out. The struggle to create work/life balance and burnout comes up frequently in my coaching conversations with high-performing leaders. There are several strategies like scheduling self-care, setting better boundaries and getting professional help that can help you thrive both personally and professionally.
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