Preparing to plan...the step before we actually start thinking forward and planning requires us to make time to look back in reflection and review. This step is almost always overlooked, and can be a huge source of insight and inspiration. It requires us to pull out of the day to day and dig deep to … Continue reading Preparing to Plan (for individuals, teams and organizations) →

There is a world inside meI didn't know about,until I did. When I saw itfor the first timeI was overwhelmed. The depth of sorrow and joyhorror and beautypeace and pain, it was too much to bear. Maybe I should turn back. Forget what I've found. Leave it undiscovered, undisturbed. But the ache in my heartdraws … Continue reading Divine Serenity →

AUTHENTICITY: What happens when your love of truth becomes more important to you than what others think of you.  As we work with clients in our coaching practice at The Restoration Project, we ask for feedback on what common themes are keeping leaders from being their best or what topics they believe could help them … Continue reading Becoming More Authentic in Your Life and Leadership →

Courage: Mental or moral strength to persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc. in spite of fear.  We've been encouraging many leaders we work with who have good hearts and positive intent to stand up and speak out. Find … Continue reading Building Our Courage →

Confidence is something every client we work with wants to enhance in their personal and professional life. Us too! We want to be at peace with who we are and feel the freedom to stand up and speak out for what we believe in and want to see change in the world. In order to … Continue reading Enhancing Our Confidence →

This is a topic we spoke about recently as the closing keynote of a Resilience and Wellbeing Conference and this writing is a reflection of that keynote address. Resilience: the ability to adapt, change course, stay calm, recovery quickly and remain confident in the face of challenge. These are some of today's most valuable and … Continue reading Leading from a Place of Resilience →

These days it seems like everyone is struggling with trust. In almost all organizations we work with, even the best cultures with the best people who have a track record of success together...it can still be challenging. When we ask what has changed, most people can't pinpoint exactly why. If we step back and zoom … Continue reading Improving Your Life & Leadership with Trust →

You are loved fully and completely. Do you know it? Do you believe it? Humans may never be able to love you this way, but God always does. There is nothing you can do or say that will take that love away. This truth is yours to keep and hold close. Doesn't sound like the … Continue reading The Call to Love →

As I have the privilege to work with more and more teams, there is a common skill that continues to surface among the leaders who are most respected and trusted by their team, and those who have the most effective teams: the ability to identify, feel and process their emotions in a healthy and controlled … Continue reading Emotionally Healthy Leadership →

How are you preventing the changes you want by recognizing and reinforcing the wrong behavior? We are just a couple months into a new year. This means organizations are working through the implementation of new strategic plans, and we are working toward new life goals. What we often forget to address as part of change … Continue reading The Realities of What We Recognize & Reward: Part 2 →