I understand. Your social media timeline is seductive. It appears that some people gain overnight success. The truth is, when that happens it is the exception and not the rule—sometimes, it may be a farce. Let’s face it, most of us are the rule and hardly the exception. But even those who have exceptional track records will tell you their success took time. Mind you, most of the…
Sometimes the person that is holding us back most is staring back at us in the mirror. What do you believe about yourself that is holding you back? At some point, we all have limiting beliefs, but there are some thoughts that we have as women that can keep us tethered and sometimes stuck in our leadership aspirations. Have you ever thought the following before you even went…
Our brains thrive on repetition. It’s why those limiting beliefs resurface time and time again. Want to fight it? You can stop the negative self talk dead in its tracks by engaging two strategies: Distraction Redirection The moment you hear that negative thought in your mind, STOP. We all know to start to think positively, but let’s add something to the mix that our brains can understand. Try…
Face it. It’s how we were all taught. When you were a child, it probably made more sense to spend time working on improving the skills that you need to move into adulthood. But Sis, now, you’ve been at your career for years now. You are a leader, an eagle. There are just some skills, soft or hard, that you are better at than others. Spending time improving…
As a leader, it is always important to look back and reflect on your wins. At a glance, 2021 was been an incredible year for me and the NSC team. We accomplished so much, and we have you to thank for that—across the coaching practice, publishing, speaking and The Culture Soup Podcast®, we’re proud to say that we’ve continuously expanded our reach to touch more leaders with our…
Welcome to 2022! It’s finally here… SLAY EVERY DAY: 52 Weeks to Rockstar Leadership is available NOW, worldwide in paperback and hardcover to fit your preference for journaling. Many of you are creating vision boards…well, this journal can turn that vision into an achievable action plan. If you are ready to map out the strategy to address your exceptional leadership aspirations, this journal is just what you need.…
Try making a little progress. According to neuroscience, progress begets motivation, which begets more progress. This is the core concept of The Progress Loop. If you find that the sheer thought of that big project or major goal causes you angst, try backing up a bit, chunking that plan into bits, and taking on a little at a time. You’ve heard that “baby steps moving forward” is not…
Isn’t time you made like Nike and just do it? What would happen if you replaced your requests with statements? Or better yet, you just acted. And by statement, I don’t mean a command. Just a good old fashioned declarative sentence. By just acting, I’m not suggesting that you steal. Here’s an example: ✅ A request: May I take off from work a little early to attend my…
Some of the ANTs are there for a real reason. I mentioned “survivor brain” last week. Imagine your ancestor, exposed in the bush. That sound of a twig breaking could signal a number of things. If you are a mother guarding her young, your first thought will likely be that it’s a predator. That feeling in your gut is pre-historic, and it’s caused by the ANTs—the automatic negative…
… not because your ill.… not because it’s a light day.… not because of anything……but, because you *can*. This is for the eagles out there… sheer excellence, nothing less. Select your busiest day, the morning of, and simply clear it. Then “DND”your phone and auto response or delegate your emails. Why? ✅…because you place a premium on the white space to simply think and strategize your next move✅…because…