There are certain milestones in parenthood that bring up a mix of emotions. Watching your child walk into their first day of kindergarten with a tiny backpack or loading the car to move your teenager to college can be a bittersweet blend of pride, joy, and a little sadness. These moments are big changes, not only for your kids, but for you. When so much of your daily routine, purpose, and even your sense of identity has been tied to the role of “parent,” it can feel differen

I’ve never considered myself a risk taker. I like the familiar, the routine, the things I can count on. I tend to stay close to what I know—where it’s comfortable and predictable. For a long time, my walks followed the same paved paths near my home. They became my ritual, quiet time to clear my head, soak in the sunshine, and reconnect with myself and with God. There’s something grounding about being among the trees. I often look up and feel a deep sense of calm and perspec

Recently, we took a vacation to Colorado. Now, it’s not the first time we’ve been there—our son and daughter-in-law live in Colorado, so we spend a fair amount of time visiting. But we don’t always make it up to the mountains. This time, we did. We spent a few days in Glenwood Springs, tucked away in the canyon area, and it was breathtaking. It's a small, quaint community that follows the Colorado River, past the busyness of the popular mountain towns of Breckenridge, Dillon,

We’re over halfway through the year already…life has a sneaky way of rushing past us, doesn’t it? As we juggle daily tasks and check off our to-do lists, we may miss the tiny miracles happening all around us. But here’s the thing – when we pause and stay present in the here and now, the most ordinary moments suddenly sparkle with possibility! Let’s start with ourselves. When we look inward, we might notice how our whole body breathes a sigh of relief when we finally sit down

As we flip the calendar to July, the second month in this three-month summer chapter, I find myself pausing for a moment of reflection. June felt full. It was busy, yes, but a happy kind of busy. A balanced busy. The kind that reminds me life can be full without being overwhelming. Looking back, June was filled with joy—vacations, time with friends, laughter, and sunshine. There were pockets of rest, much-needed pauses that helped me recharge. And there was growth, both perso

When Jacque Hollingshead stepped into her role as Intensive Care Unit Nurse Manager at Mary Greeley Medical Center, she knew she wanted to lead differently. With a background in nursing, a passion for learning, and Coaching certifications from ATD and ithrive31, she brought a fresh mindset to a high-pressure environment. Rather than relying on authority, Jacque embraced the Coaching mindset—an approach rooted in curiosity, connection, and shared ownership. In this Q&A, she re

In addition to being a travel enthusiast, I’m a certified professional coach, educator, and military veteran. I’ve traveled to 32 countries and sailed on 12 cruises (so far), and my favorite destination is wherever I’m headed next! Being on travel reminds me of the importance of showing up. And we get to choose how we show up in the world every single day. It’s not just the big trips or major moments that matter. Sometimes, it’s the simple things that stay with us the most. S

Summer is a great time for memories. One of my favorite memories from when my kids were little was something we called a “kidnap breakfast in the park.” The moms in our neighborhood coordinated a surprise morning adventure—we woke our kids up at the break of dawn, didn’t tell them where we were going, and took off on a stroll in their pajamas. As the sun was rising, we arrived at the park pavilion where orange juice, donuts, and games were waiting. They still talk about how f

I signed on to coach two new mid-level leaders last week, both facing a familiar challenge: Sound familiar? This isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, it’s one of the most common developmental themes I see with mid-to-upper-level leaders. As professionals move up in their careers, they increasingly want, and are expected to, operate at a more strategic level. But despite their best intentions, they often get pulled back into daily problem-solving and task execution. Why does this