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Ignite Your Midlife Vision

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Lately I’ve been reading a lot about chronic stress and its effects on our system. Chances are, if you are a woman at midlife, you have been carrying chronic stress for many years, as you have navigated and juggled famil...

","url":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/chronic-stress-and-the-nervous-system","title":"Chronic Stress and the Nervous System","summary":"Lately I’ve been reading a lot about chronic stress and its effects on our system. Chances are, if you are a woman at midlife, you have been carrying chronic stress for many years, as you have navigated and juggled famil...","date_modified":"2026-03-07T20:06:26Z"},{"id":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/embracing-transformation-unpacking-midlife-challenges","html_content":"

Midlife brings a unique blend of challenges and opportunities. Many women find themselves navigating shifting priorities, unexpected role changes, and evolving personal goals as they reassess their life’s direction. This...

","url":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/embracing-transformation-unpacking-midlife-challenges","title":"Embracing Transformation: Unpacking Midlife Challenges","summary":"Midlife brings a unique blend of challenges and opportunities. Many women find themselves navigating shifting priorities, unexpected role changes, and evolving personal goals as they reassess their life’s direction. This...","date_modified":"2026-03-05T22:21:01Z"},{"id":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/the-law-of-attraction-leadership-what-the-research-says","html_content":"

Most people think the Law of Attraction is about wishing for something and hoping the universe delivers. But in leadership, the Law of Attraction works very differently, and far more powerfully.

","url":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/the-law-of-attraction-leadership-what-the-research-says","title":"The Law of Attraction & Leadership: What the Research Says","summary":" Most people think the Law of Attraction is about wishing for something and hoping the universe delivers. But in leadership, the Law of Attraction works very differently, and far more powerfully.","date_modified":"2025-11-18T13:00:31Z"},{"id":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/still-learning-still-rising-one-imperfect-co-parents-story","html_content":"

Here’s something I rarely talk about: co-parenting after divorce is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. And I’ve done hard things.

","url":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/still-learning-still-rising-one-imperfect-co-parents-story","title":"Still Learning, Still Rising: One Imperfect Co-Parent's Story","summary":"Here’s something I rarely talk about: co-parenting after divorce is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. And I’ve done hard things.","date_modified":"2025-07-05T23:06:49Z"},{"id":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/why-most-people-abandon-their-dreams-and-how-to-reclaim-yours","html_content":"

We’ve all done it.

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Over the years, as both a coach and a leader, I’ve learned that transformation doesn’t always start with fixing what’s broken. More often, it begins by noticing what’s already working.

","url":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/the-bright-spots-approach-to-growth","title":"The Bright Spots Approach to Growth","summary":"Over the years, as both a coach and a leader, I’ve learned that transformation doesn’t always start with fixing what’s broken. More often, it begins by noticing what’s already working.","date_modified":"2025-03-24T02:42:00Z"},{"id":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/unlocking-your-potential","html_content":"

Thank you for your comments and lively discussions sparked by my last article, The Power of Self-Leadership. Your insights and shared experiences truly energize me, and it’s clear that self-leadership resonates with so m...

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True leadership begins with self-leadership. And let’s be real, if you can’t lead yourself, you probably shouldn’t be leading others (ouch, but true). Before you can boss up in life, you’ve got to boss up within.

","url":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/self-leadership-be-the-ceo-of-your-life","title":"Self-Leadership: Be the CEO of Your Life","summary":"True leadership begins with self-leadership. And let’s be real, if you can’t lead yourself, you probably shouldn’t be leading others (ouch, but true). Before you can boss up in life, you’ve got to boss up within.","date_modified":"2025-02-09T21:18:23Z"},{"id":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/be-empowered-to-say-no","html_content":"

Why Is Saying No So Hard?

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In revisiting the ideas expressed in my 2019 paper on ethical leadership, I remain deeply committed to the belief that ethical leadership is not merely a desired quality but an essential one in today’s rapidly evolving w...

","url":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/leading-with-ethics-inspiring-growth-and-collective-change","title":"Leading with Ethics: Inspiring Growth and Collective Change","summary":"In revisiting the ideas expressed in my 2019 paper on ethical leadership, I remain deeply committed to the belief that ethical leadership is not merely a desired quality but an essential one in today’s rapidly evolving w...","date_modified":"2024-11-25T00:36:45Z"},{"id":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/stepping-back-unlocking-new-perspectives-for-growth","html_content":"

In the hustle and bustle of life, we can often find ourselves deeply entwined in the moments we experience. Whether it's a tough conversation, a challenging decision, or simply navigating daily routines, sometimes it can...

","url":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/stepping-back-unlocking-new-perspectives-for-growth","title":"Stepping Back: Unlocking New Perspectives for Growth","summary":"In the hustle and bustle of life, we can often find ourselves deeply entwined in the moments we experience. Whether it's a tough conversation, a challenging decision, or simply navigating daily routines, sometimes it can...","date_modified":"2024-10-02T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://optimalucoaching.com/tools-and-resources/f/finding-balance-overcoming-overwhelm-in-leadership","html_content":"

In today's fast-paced business world, leaders often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities, facing an ever-growing workload, and striving to meet high expectations. The constant pressure to perform can lead t...

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\"Discretionary effort is the level of effort people could give if they wanted to, but above and beyond the minimum required.\" —Aubrey C. Daniels, Ph.D. (https://www.aubreydaniels.com/discretionary-effort). When we want ...

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We all have good days and bad days. For me, the good days go something like this: wake early (feeling rested), consume some strong coffee and a good breakfast (feeling alert), organize what I want to accomplish in the da...

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Embarking on the journey of writing a book may sound like an enormous task, a realm reserved for the literary elite or those with entourages of writers at their beck and call. It's a notion that might have sent me runnin...

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