There’s been a lot flung at us this week, and I know it will keep coming. But I also know we are more powerful together.

Right now, my goal is to help you plan and scaffold the support you need—mentally, emotionally, and in your nervous system—so that you can show up for yourself and others in ways that are intentional and regenerative, without succumbing to the burnout these systems perpetuate.

That’s why I want to share two things with you today:

Raise your hand if you feel stifled by academia, corporate systems, or societal expectations and our political systems. Now, raise your hand if you shut yourself down before those institutions even need to, which can look like being the ‘good student’ who doesn’t rock the boat or take up too much space. Likely, it’s a both/and answer. 

Have you ever hesitated to join a community because you feel like you won’t know anyone or worry everyone else has it more figured out? It’s so common, and I hear this concern all the time. The truth? Wherever you are is perfect.

This year, more than ever, is the time to focus on building and being in community.

Last week, I hosted a workshop for my Cultivate Connection Community program called 2025: Your Year of Shedding and Rebirth, inspired by the Chinese Year of the Snake and my love for the snake we reside with in our little urban yard. Little did I know how committed I was to snake energy! 

While clearing out a funky old cabinet in the house on Sunday, I uncovered a snake’s tail skeleton—beautiful and symbolic of the shedding process that leads to growth. I feel so in awe and encouraged that this is the focus we need right now.

As we step into a new year, I invite you to reflect on this powerful question:

What outdated habits or beliefs are you ready to shed in 2025 while building embodied resilience for uncertain times?

Just like the snake sheds its skin, we, too, can release what no longer serves us—perfectionism, overing, self-doubt—and create space for growth, alignment, and resilience for the times ahead.

As we close out 2024, let’s take a moment to pause, breathe, and root ourselves in reflection. I led my client community through this embodied reflection activity of honoring your journey this year with kindness, gratitude, and presence that recognizes all the visible and invisible growth you’ve made. As I reflected on this time last year, intentional growth often is not showy.

Birthdays (especially those around holidays) come with a lot of reactions and emotions as we age. Society ties our worthiness and value to youth, productivity, and appearance. What has surprised me most is how liberating it feels to deinstitutionalize my body and brain from the old rules and narratives that no longer fit.

As leaders, we often feel the weight of needing to be everything for everyone. But the reality is, true leadership isn’t about doing it all on your own—it’s about building a resilient, empowered team that can navigate challenges together.

I want to take this out of abstract and share a case study from one of my 2024 organizational clients. This team example highlights the importance of building resilience in your team, not just yourself, and shows how focusing on team-wide strategies can transform both individual and collective performance.

Resilience isn't just about bouncing back. (I know, I know. I say this all the time. But most of us weren’t taught this, so it’s harder to overcome our initial understanding of resilience.) Resilience is about proactively adapting and transforming, in a way that aligns with your goals and regenerates your energy.

Resilience is adaptability and transformation that is proactive and high-impact. It’s meant to be co-created in a regenerative, healthy way. It’s a multi-directional process.

One arm of my work is partnering with leaders to transform and train their team with my Resilient Teams program.

Are you ready to see your team communicate more effectively, build resilience, and tackle challenges with confidence? Leaders who have partnered with me report measurable shifts in their teams, including:

Resilience isn’t built in crisis—it’s cultivated daily so your team can thrive, no matter what comes next.

In a world of lots of noise and needs it can be hard to stay on top of, let alone ahead. My philosophy as a coach and leader is that you only need to stay "two steps ahead," so that you are prepared for changes rather than simply reacting when they arise. By pausing to take a step back and understand the broader landscape, you’re keeping your feet on the ground in the present while focusing an eye towards the future.

When you start feeling the urgency of a pivot, your first instinct might be to start looking and applying for jobs.

I get it. I actually think looking and applying for jobs can provide great clarity. When you’re intentional and embodied in applying for new jobs, you can really learn a lot about who you are and who you truly want to become.