DEI isn't political Lately, I've been pretty active on social media. My algorithms are back to being screwy and because everyone is frickin ANGRY. For the last year, I've been trying NOT to engage so that I can concentrate my efforts in more "important" spaces. There's nothing worse than...
I grew up in a hardworking but poor family. Maybe poor is a bit too strong a word. I don't really remember not having the things I needed. There were a few times that mom worried she didn’t have “good enough” for us. Yet, there were always the basics like food, water, clothing, warmth. I was...
Are you an Emerging Leader? Leadership means many different things, but within the scope of a career, it directly relates to your ability to lead or influence others. It's not exactly about a title or a pay grade, but instead, it's about your ability to lead in the now. Perhaps you haven't...
How Can I Build My Confidence? Hey there! I’m excited you’re here.I've been blessed with being able to help others build their confidence over the years so I'm diving into a question that came up recently and that I'm sure many of you have, "How do I actually gain confidence, especially as a...
By Kay Lim, Heartful Sprout Shifting Perspectives: My Journey from Engineer to Entrepreneur Leaving my consulting career to start a children's nutrition company wasn't just a career change—it was an identity crisis waiting to happen. In consulting, I had it made: reliable paycheck, clear...
I received this cold marketing message: "Hi Stephanie, I'd love to get a meeting on the books. Do you have time this week?" If you are on LinkedIn - you've probably received this from a connection you have who seemed to want to connect genuinely. You've also probably received other forms of this...
Employees want to know that their organization and leadership teams care about them as individuals. Of course they want to be treated and paid fairly, have healthcare, and other benefits… but more importantly than any of that, people want to know that they are loved.
Leaders carry their team and team mental health. A diverse group of people sit around a conference table in a modern office. Laptops are open as they engage in discussion. A large screen is on the wall, and a contemporary light fixture hangs above. Large windows let in natural light. I'm sure...
I hope that if you're reading this, you're doing well. However, the current statistics on mental health challenges are somewhat alarming. I would guess that, if you're reading this, you've been giving some serious thought and consideration to getting coaching or some other type of help in the...