Twelve years ago, my life was spared—and I woke up to yours.

Before my accident, I believed life was about winning. Achieving. Doing. But the truth is, we are more than what we get done. We’re more than our accomplishments. We have a purpose far deeper than performance.

This blog post is a celebration. A reflection. A reminder that no matter how dark things may seem, you always have the power to choose.

Many CEOs and business owners believe they should keep personal life and business life separate. But the truth is—how you show up in one area affects the other. Emotional stress, unresolved relationship dynamics, and personal frustrations don’t stay at home when you walk into the office (or log into Zoom). They come with you.

Let’s be real — things don’t always go as planned.

• A client decides not to move forward.

• A snowstorm keeps you from attending a game-changing meeting.

• A partner drops the ball and the deal falls apart.

What happens at home shows up at work—and what happens at work follows you home.

If you and your partner are building a life and a business together, you already know the truth of that statement. The highs and lows of one inevitably affect the other. When your relationship is in sync, everything flows—your leadership is stronger, communication is smoother, your family feels more grounded. But when you're disconnected, it can feel like everything is out of alignment.

That’s why I created Thriving Together—a powerful coaching and retreat experience for couples navigating both life and leadership, home and business, love and legacy.

When I speak to CEOs and high-level leaders, I often ask:
Why do you do what you do? And are you really here, living the life you’re called to live?

These aren’t just reflective questions—they're urgent ones.

Twelve years ago, I nearly died. I was "successful," respected, achieving. But I was also on autopilot, disconnected from my deeper calling.

That experience changed everything. It woke me up to the truth:
You can be achieving a lot and still missing your life.

Most leaders I work with are incredibly capable. Smart, driven, high-achieving. But still—they find themselves stuck, frustrated, or exhausted by the same challenges over and over. And almost always, they’re looking for the problem outside of themselves.

In our fast-paced, results-driven world, we often feel pressured to override our emotions—especially the so-called “negative” ones like sadness. But what if sadness wasn’t a weakness to manage, but a wise signal to welcome?

Sadness is energy in motion. It’s your body responding to change, to loss, to unmet expectations. And it’s one of the most intelligent emotional currents we have—if we let it move through us.

Are you making the same decisions and getting the same results—without realizing why? Our minds default to autopilot, repeating familiar thought patterns that keep us stuck. Conscious Leadership is the key to breaking this cycle, helping you shift your mindset, improve decision-making, and drive real change.

Read the full blog to discover how small mindset shifts create transformational results.

The Second Quarter Reality Check: Are You Holding Your Company Back?

We’re into the second quarter, and let’s get real—if you’re not actively growing, you’re the bottleneck in your business.

Are you making the same decisions and getting the same results—without realizing why? Our minds default to autopilot, repeating familiar thought patterns that keep us stuck. Conscious Leadership is the key to breaking this cycle, helping you shift your mindset, improve decision-making, and drive real change.

Read the full blog to discover how small mindset shifts create transformational results.

Are you stuck in the same cycle, expecting different results? It’s time to stop farting around and start leading with clarity.

Your business is only as strong as your relationships. Whether it’s your relationship with yourself, your spouse, or your team, unresolved tensions have a way of showing up in your leadership.

Struggles at home? They impact your decision-making.
Communication breakdowns? They affect your team.
Avoiding conflict? It leads to stagnation.

After 25+ years coaching CEOs and leaders, I’ve seen how personal growth directly fuels professional success. That’s why I’m offering couples coaching—because a thriving home life leads to a thriving business.

Ready to explore how coaching can transform your relationships and leadership? 

Your brain is wired to focus on what’s wrong. But staying in that space creates exactly what you don’t want. The key? Shift into curiosity.

When you wonder instead of worry, you create new perspectives, better decisions, and powerful results.

Want to break free from frustration and misalignment?

Meetings are meant to drive results, but too often, they become unproductive cycles of repeated discussions, unclear responsibilities, and wasted time. As a CEO or founder, you might find yourself frustrated by meetings that lack structure, drain energy, and fail to produce actionable outcomes.

In our fast-paced world, we’ve been conditioned to measure our success by how much we accomplish. We push ourselves to complete tasks, hit goals, and move on to the next thing, rarely pausing to reflect on whether we’re truly thriving. The problem? The satisfaction is temporary, and the cycle continues, leaving many leaders and business owners feeling unfulfilled.

But what if success wasn’t just about doing more, but about leading with greater meaning and purpose?

In our pursuit of success, we often find ourselves trapped in a cycle of relentless striving, driven by an internal narrative that fuels anxiety and dissatisfaction. This inner dialogue frequently centers around beliefs such as "I'm not enough" or "I don't have enough," leading us to seek external validation through achievements or the approval of others.

See the Steps to Transform Your Inner Dialogue

Are you unknowingly arguing for your limitations? Statements like "I can’t," "It’s too difficult," or "That’s just the way I am" create invisible barriers to success. As leaders, we set the tone for our teams—when we break free from self-imposed limits, we inspire others to do the same.

Success in business isn’t just about strategy—it’s about relationships. The way you relate to yourself and those closest to you directly impacts your leadership, decision-making, and overall fulfillment. If you’re feeling stuck, the answer may not be in working harder but in deepening your connections. In this blog, I’ll share how personal growth fuels business success and why investing in your relationships is the key to thriving in every area of life. Ready to transform? Let’s dive in.

Discover how the addiction to busyness could be holding you back as a leader. Learn practical steps to slow down, tune into your inner wisdom, and achieve your best results—both personally and professionally.

Unlock your team’s full potential in 2025 with a transformational leadership retreat. Step out of your routine, build deeper connections, and tackle challenges with fresh perspectives. Let’s design an experience tailored to your team’s needs. Don’t wait—schedule your retreat today and start flourishing.