Sometimes we find ourselves pushing forward when our system is quietly pleading for a pause, and other times we stay in the safety of hibernation when even a small, gentle step might bring a sense of relief. Learning to listen deeply—to know when to offer ourselves a supportive nudge and when to simply pull back and rest—is a journey in itself, and it’s one that deserves immense patience and grace.

This is one of those things that is really very simple, but also incredibly, incredibly difficult.  To be responsible to yourself —not for yourself, but to yourself—means that you need to be the best version of yourself possible.  Think of it like buying a fixer upper…

Dave came to me after a long period of discomfort and was feeling not only stuck but also lost.  Through some careful exercises and practices, we worked together to locate him in his discomfort.  Through that process he discovered his tipping point and within the support of our coaching and counseling he began a process of discovery and re-imagining what his career could be.