We’ve all heard before that “everyone is their own worse critic.” The more I talk to my friends and work with coaching clients, the more I believe it. We can sometimes go out of our way to be nice to others and not hurt other people’s feelings. Yet, have you noticed how we can just go […]

Lately, I’ve been having difficulty with blogging as often as I would like. I imagine you might be able to identify with that feeling of having so many things on your plate, and feeling there’s still yet more to do. In the midst of this feeling of guilt and stress, I stumbled onto a great […]

It’s time for another Catalyst Question. This series is meant to encourage self-reflection and open you up to new possibilities! Please share your insights and reactions in the comments below or on twitter or Facebook using the hashtag: #CatalystQ Today’s Catalyst Question is inspired by coaching conversations and discussions I’ve had with friends the past […]

I was hesitant to post this because I felt I might be getting too personal for the blog. But, I realized that we all have ups and downs and nobody is perfect. So, I thought I would share my birthday reflections to give you more of a glimpse into my world and hopefully it can […]

Is there something you want to do, but you’ve been feeling stuck? Maybe you’re not moving forward as fast as you’d like, or you are reluctant to take the next step (or the first step)? This week’s Catalyst Question invites you to revisit your goal and identify: What is holding you back? By pinpointing what […]

Have you ever felt “a shiver down your spine” when you got excited or “butterflies in your stomach” when you were nervous? Well, you may not have been too far off. A recent study by a team of scientists in Finland has found that “emotional states are associated with topographically distinct and culturally universal bodily sensations.” […]

In this new feature, I will pose a question every week. Catalyst Questions are meant to encourage self-reflection and open you up to new possibilities! What do I want? This seemingly simple question is underrated. In many of my conversations with coaching clients, I notice a recurring theme. I have noticed that when we’re facing […]

Hi Catalyzers! It’s a New Year and I look forward to bringing you more exciting iCatalyze content and inspiration in 2015! This time of year provides a great opportunity to take a moment for ourselves and contemplate. As you set goals for the new year, it helps to think about what you are passionate about and […]

I’ve always been a fan of Colbie Caillat’s sweet songs and melodies, and now I love her even more! Her latest music video for the song, “Try” is beautiful because of it’s simplicity. Her message is clear: you are enough. We live in constant inundation of images and messages from the media as well as […]

The rapid pace of modern life puts great stress on us on a daily basis. Have you ever been told or mentioned to someone, “just breathe?” There is more depth to this advice than we realize, and the simple act of taking a few deep breathes can have a tremendous impact on our state of mind and […]