Your leadership story matters. Your experiences, challenges and strengths are key to how you motivate your teams and organizations. Leadership coaching can help you identify your unique blend of strategic thinking and emotional insight that will not only help you set meaningful goals, but to develop the mindset and habits necessary to achieve them.

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the world in countless ways. As we move forward, understanding how to thrive in this new landscape is essential. Here are some for navigating the post-pandemic world with resilience and optimism. This article explores practical strategies and perspectives to help individuals and businesses adapt and flourish in the post COVID-19 era. Embracing Change: The Foundation of Thriving Post COVID-19 The pandemic forced rapid changes in how we live and w

We're all telling a story with our lives. Your story can be one of victory, where the battle scars you carry are not a source of shame but a reminder of what you have overcome. Your story can also be one of defeat. The same battle scars that remind one of their victories can keep another in a prison of shame and condemnation. Why does your story matter more today than ever? Because we are living in a time of unrest and high anxiety where society can appear to be coming apart

If you are looking to dive into the rich and diverse content created by Micheleaikens, you have come to the right place. This blog post will guide you through the various themes, styles, and insights found in her writing. Whether you are a casual reader or someone seeking inspiration and practical advice, exploring Micheleaikens blog posts will offer you valuable perspectives and engaging narratives. Discover the Range of Topics in Micheleaikens Blog Posts Micheleaikens cover

Well, the buildup is finished, and Christmas is here. How are you doing? I ask because despite the lights, activities and holiday spirit, 89% of us feel stressed according to the APA. There's apparently something else called "The Holiday Blues" according to Northeastern University that is triggered by the season of celebration between Thanksgiving and New Year.

Understanding the Need for Belonging In a world that sometimes feels off its axis, finding stability can be a challenge. Amid the chaos of society, work, or even holiday planning, you may wonder, “Where do I belong?” and “What should I be doing now?” Knowing where you belong can ground you in your identity, values, and relationships when everything seems topsy-turvy. Belonging Matters More Than You Think Belonging is a fundamental human need. It goes beyond social acceptance

Are you finding yourself in a bit of a rage by some things you see on social media? If you're like me, you've been trying to up your quiet time as a way of dealing with the 'low boil' that I experience about the mean spiritedness that is so prevalent. "Breathe. Focus. Don't engage." Really, dont't engage because those angry responses can generate as much as $150,000 a year for someone.

In my blog to leaders, I wrote about living in a BANI world. Normally that is a discussion that I have with workplace leaders, but a conversation I had this week prompted me to write about it here, in my personal blog. BANI is the acronym used to describe the current state of the world. It was coined by Jamais Cascio, and introduced in 2018 (before COVID or much of the other drama we have experienced). The letters of BANI stand for Brittle, Anxious or Anxiety-Producing, Non-l

In a world filled with constant change and unpredictability, the question of "what comes next" often looms large. Whether in personal...

In my work, the conversations I have often turn to how a leader or individual can create a better image or reputation in their workplace. These conversations are necessary, because how one shows up in a situation will determine perceptions (accurate or not) about their leadership and personality. If a leader gains a reputation of being unpredictable or ill-equipped in stressful times, it could hinder their ability to build trust among their team(s). 

“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” Proverbs 11:3 NIV Like an unsound...

There is a lot happening in the world that can be scary. If you get information from social media, you may even be influenced by AI-generated media. Much of what we see and hear is designed to generate fear. There, I've said it. Although there is reason for concern and vigilance when we consider the mindsets behind changes in our world, how you respond will make the difference between sleepless nights and a joyful life. Yes, joy is still possible, even in turmoil. 

When I first found myself needing a new career in 2009, I was stuck. I had always identified myself by the work I did, and when circumstances changed, I realized how much my identity was tied into my work. I was still a wife, mother, Believer and more, but that all-important identifier, "What do you do?" had been displaced.

So imagine my surprise, as I looked at the latest lily plant and thought, "It's going to die,"when Holy Spirit asked, "So, you don't believe

The woman that we came through had her own burdens: maybe it was financial struggles, or emotional challenges. Maybe her burden was the frustration of giving up her dream to raise children (that’s a real one), or maybe her burden was the relationships she chose. No matter how great your mother was, or how bad she was at the job of mothering, consider how her burdens impacted you. You also have burdens you have picked up on your journey.The new bags are in addition to the ones

Does your inner world mirror the outside world? According to anthropologist and futurist, Jamais Cascio , we have transitioned from a...

But what do I really need? That is for me to discover in my time of quiet meditation, where I ask myself the hard questions I might be...

"... it appears that 'getting back to normal' is getting back to the normalcy of self-neglect in favor of work or other systems."

Setting a goal is just the first step – the real magic happens when you break it down into actionable steps.

"Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But...