Those of you who know me know I love astrology. Understanding the planetary and cosmic alignments has always guided my personal growth path, and the older I get, the more I love to intentionally incorporate this fascination with the zodiac into my coaching, consulting, and overall work. So, when I got the invitation to be on Sirius Joy with Christoper Witecki, I giggled inside and jumped at the chance. In this episode of Astral Mingle, Chris and I discussed the challenges and opportunities of integrating spirituality and business and how companies can thrive by aligning with their deeper purp ..read more

In the latest episode of Plenty for Everyone, we dive deep into the transformative world of trauma-informed leadership with guest Carolyn Swora.  Carolyn is a mom of two, scholar, author, podcaster, and former corporate leader renowned for her impactful work on trauma-informed care. This engaging discussion sheds light on Carolyn’s journey from trauma to leadership insights and explores how integrating mindfulness and compassion into leadership can significantly impact workplace culture.  Tune into this episode as we explore:  What is Trauma-Informed Leadership? Trauma-inform ..read more

"Awareness is 99% of the game. Simply becoming aware of your thoughts and feelings, without trying to fix or change them, can lead to profound shifts in your career and life." Tune in to our latest podcast featured with J.R. Lowry on the Career Sessions Career Lessons podcast. Our conversation explored how connecting with your inner light can revolutionize your leadership approach and personal development.  We share insights from our book Leading with Light, highlighting the importance of conscious leadership—being more aware, aligned, and intentional in work and life. One key take ..read more

Well, it's been a minute, but our podcast is back! Welcome to episode 51 of our Plenty for Everyone podcast.   In this episode, try to catch you up on our everything that's happened since episode 50 this past fall. It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating our 10th anniversary – to say that our time since then has been full is a huge understatement.   One of our most important personal and professional accomplishments has been publishing our new book, Leading with Light: Choosing Conscious Leadership When You're Ready For More, in March 2024. What a whirlwind journey! It's b ..read more

How lucky we are to meet amazing people like Mick Spiers, host of The Leadership Project podcast. We had such a genuine, easy, and expansive conversation, and we trust you'll love it as much as we did. During our conversation, we explored topics such as how we lead with heart, build a culture of genuine collaboration, and why leading with purpose matters more than ever. We hope that as you listen, you will be more curious and intentional about how you show up, where you show up, and who you show up with as you embody all the roles you play.  Tune in wherever you love to listen and disco ..read more

On March 27, 2024, my niece Sierra Shuck-Sparer passed away from cancer at the age of 20.  Sierra was an exceptional individual. She was a superb student, attending Georgia Tech after graduating high school with high honors. (I heard from many teachers who related that they couldn't keep up with her requests for more to do, read, and learn.) A multi-sport athlete, Sierra was an accomplished swimmer, ice staker, and rock climber. She was a prolific artist, creating hundreds of works in origami, knitting, collaging, and other mixed media. Sierra's book of original poetry, Lady Sunflower, c ..read more

Wondering if the grass is greener on the other side of the job market? With 21% of millennials and 83% of Gen Z workers embracing job hopping, it's time to ponder: Is this a leap toward happiness or a sign of something deeper?   Tune in to our latest podcast feature with Kim Romain and Louise Neil, hosts of Kickass Career Conversations, as we explore how to make more intentional career choices and finally put an end to the job-hopping cycle ..read more

Have you ever met someone and felt an instant connection, as if time paused just for the two of you to explore a juicy conversation? That's exactly how we felt chatting with Brian Berneman from New Zealand on the Conscious Action Podcast. Our discussion left us inspired and craving more, and we hope it sparks the same excitement in you! In this episode, we dive into some pivotal themes from our new book, Leading with Light. Here's a sneak peek at what we covered: The principles of conscious leadership: Discover how to lead yourself and others with more awareness, alignment, and intention. T ..read more

Since the launch of our book, we've had the chance to appear on a lot of podcasts and have met some great new people and practitioners as a result. But the latest episode of the Thinkers Podcast withRKD Groupfelt different, becauseJustin McCordandRonnie Richardhave known our work atPlentyfor a long time. They have watched us evolve and grow, sometimes with immediate success and other times in fits and starts.  We really appreciated their interest in how and why we do what we do – and enjoyed the opportunity to roll back down memory lane and reflect on how Plenty's evolution mirrored our ..read more

When we conduct initial discovery interviews with new clients, we commonly hear the executives say their goal is to create revenue growth for their organization. Less commonly, we hear those executives also express the need for better teamwork and cohesion. This comes out in different ways – "We need to work better as a team" is one common way it is stated – but whether the goal is higher collective performance, a more cooperative culture, faster decision-making, or a blend of all of those characteristics, most experienced leaders understand that reaching higher team performance is a pathway ..read more