transformational growth

Cup of Jo: Certainty Isn't Required

Cup of Jo: Certainty Isn't Required

We tend to live our lives in a constant holding pattern, waiting for circumstances to be "perfect" or for us to feel certain and comfortable about moving forward. Uncertainty is a part of life. The truth is waiting for “certainty” will paralyze you. And we don’t need it to move forward or to take the necessary steps toward the things we want to accomplish. Here's my take on how to embrace the natural and healthy ways our bodies communicate to us that something new is happening. It’s a natural part of the life experience and we don’t need to change it - we just need to understand it and move forward.

Cup of Jo: Making Successful Transitions

Cup of Jo: Making Successful Transitions

In order for any transition (professional or personal) to be successful requires a few important elements. Truly owning the decision to make any change in your life is the starting point. From there it's a journey of iterative learning, occasional laughs to help soften rough patches, and finding effective ways to gather the feedback that becomes invaluable in informing your path. These are just some of the ingredients needed to support your individual growth, ensuring that you reap value in the process, and end up in a position that's better than where you started.

Cup of Jo: Start Anywhere

Cup of Jo: Start Anywhere

Many of us are paralyzed by the belief that there's a predetermined and perfect set of qualifications or tools needed before we can step into something new. I disagree! Getting started requires you to grant yourself permission and know that you have enough of what you need for those initial steps and whatever else is necessary can be obtained along the way.

Transform And Refresh For New Beginnings

Transform And Refresh For New Beginnings

My conversation with Yildiz Blackstone, co-Founder and one half of the brand Yildiz Aylin, explores what so many of us have been going through this past year. The beauty we reflect externally starts from within. Unfortunately, many of us feel like we are running on fumes or have nothing left. How do we find ways to pivot, transform and re-energize ourselves so that what we feel inside aligns with how we want the world to see us? I share a few ideas with my dear friend and female entrepreneur extraordinaire during our International Women's Day conversation. #IWD2021

What Cathedral Are You Building?

What Cathedral Are You Building?

We inherited this world from those that came before us. Although it’s not perfect, we sometimes take for granted the work and investment made by individuals who likely never saw the fruits of their labor. Similarly, we’re faced with the ever-present challenge of meeting the current moment, all the while carrying the sacred responsibility of building for those that will come after us. The overarching question, then, that I continue to ask myself, and that I encourage the leader in all of us to pose is: “If not now when?  If not me, who?” (Hillel)