We live in a world that moves at lightning speed, and we are constantly distracted by notifications, emails, and what my longtime friend and fellow behavioral scientist Jay Niblick calls “Social Needia”.…
If you feel pulled in many directions, feeling guilty at work about home and guilty at home about work, you are not alone. But here is the truth: work-life balance as a…
In episode 9 of The Intentional Pause podcast, I explore how fear shapes daily choices, how it can disguise itself, and how taking small, deliberate actions can help reclaim agency in both…
We often treat boundaries like a luxury, something we’ll get around to setting once life calms down, or once everyone around us magically learns to respect our time. But if you've ever…
I had the opportunity to speak with Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychologist Dr. Gina Thoebes, Vice President of Organizational Performance for the Arizona Cardinals Football Club. She is the first person to hold this…
Perfectionism isn't just a desire to do good work—at its core, it is a self-worth issue driven by fear and control. It builds on the narrative that if you don't make mistakes…
Let’s explore one of the most important leadership skills we can develop: self-leadership. While the topic may sound geared toward executives or managers, self-leadership applies to everyone. Before we can effectively lead…
We live in a society that glorifies being busy and ties our self-worth to how much we do. We keep pushing, hoping life will slow down, but it rarely does. Ignoring constant…
The Coach Behind the Coach: Why Every Leader Needs Someone in Their Corner As leaders, we’re often expected to have the answers. We solve problems, make decisions, guide teams, and help others…