Coach Posts, Reviews, & Articles

Painfully hilarious (and very real) moments that could’ve turned into shame—but didn’t. When we know the difference, we stop letting awkwardness rewrite our worth.

Do you ever have those moments when confidence forgets it’s supposed to have your back? One minute, you’re a walking résumé—degrees, credentials, glowing testimonials. The next, you’re in an invisible emotional wrestling match with your two brothers, arguing about who’s the biggest idiot—and somehow, you’re losing. It’s disorienting. You can keynote a conference, coach executives through existential crises, maybe even out-strategize a chess-playing robot—but God forbid you sh

Clever will never outsmart clarity at our core.

Where backwards logic is the only thing to move us forward.

It highlights why creating change can be so hard for us even if the change is something we say is important to us. Underneath all of our behaviors there are reasons we act in alignment or misalignment with the changes we say we want to make, and it all boils down to our perceived sense of safety, our identity, and the stories that have shaped how we view the world. Utilizing this knowledge, we can help our clients dive deeper into what’s holding them back from the changes the

This is for anyone who’s ever ached for something more—knowing it was the right path, even when it looked completely wrong to everyone...

There is no crying in coaching!!! "There's no crying in coaching," is our favorite running joke when teaching Narrative Coaching—usually...

Chubs Sharing His Secret Handshake How many brilliant ideas have we quietly buried—not because we weren’t capable, but because they...

Popeye the Sailor Man When I was a kid, Popeye wasn’t just a cartoon—he was the  cartoon.Gravel voice. Gritty forearms. Always showing up...

I chose Radical Acceptance because it speaks to the emotional terrain so many creatives quietly navigate: self-doubt, shame, perfectionism, and a longing to express something meaningful. These are often the very forces that block or silence the creative impulse. As I continue to develop as a coach, particularly with artists and would-be creatives, I’m drawn to Brach’s message that healing and wholeness begin not with effort, but with presence.

Regret Eating Your Chips We love to tell ourselves stories to keep us "safe" — like emotional seatbelts we never asked for but keep...

Ever wonder why, after devouring every self-help book in the “Enlightenment or Bust” aisle, chanting affirmations until your mirror files...

The Meaning of No Rejection can sting worse than a scraped knee. In fact, brain scans show social rejection lights up the same  areas as...

3 Key Points in the book that resonated with me, their meaning, and how they apply to coaching.

It’s funny what we tolerate—and what we don’t. As kids, we tolerated absurdity like pros. We built worlds out of couch cushions and...

If curiosity had a café, I’d be a regular. Like, "pull up my usual stool, Mabel," kind of regular. The Curiosity Counter—nestled between a bakery that always smells suspiciously like questions and a bookstore that sells only plot twists—would be my go-to spot.

Noah shares his insights as he read The Alchemist through the lens of narrative coaching and found deep parallels: the importance of listening inward, honoring the unknown, and trusting the unfolding path. Santiago’s journey reminded me that transformation isn’t about achieving a fixed destination—it’s about being shaped by the search itself.

This is a quick overview of the book and application to coach coaching.

soul-splitting paradox of becoming who you’re meant to be and realizing it might cost you where you belong.

If they gave badges for daydreaming, I’d have a sash so heavy with flair I’d outshine the entire waitstaff at Chotchkie’s. (You know the one—Office Space? Minimum 15 pieces of flair? Preferred 37 Yeah. I’m at 137. And counting.) See, I don’t just drift into La La Land— I host walking tours. I pull people in, I paint the walls with “what ifs,” I build castles out of maybe’s and throw open the gates to “someday.”