by maren | Oct 12, 2026 | Business, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Mindset, Skill Development, Transitions - Beyond Achievement
Dreams don’t die loudly — they fade quietly. I was recently on a podcast with a man who built a lean, solid seven-figure business that’s checking all the boxes. It’s mostly automated, genuinely making a difference in the world, gives him the time to focus on the...
by maren | Sep 15, 2026 | Business, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Skill Development, Transitions - Beyond Achievement
“She’s a Lamborghini trying to be like the flood of sedans that surround her, completely unaware of her encoded magnificence.” That’s my client, Jane, and most likely, you’re just like her. You’ve sacrificed your potential to chase everyday achievement, and you...
by maren | Aug 3, 2026 | Business, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Skill Development, Transitions - Beyond Achievement
I didn’t plant anything. I stood in my garden this morning, staring at the bare patch where I’d just harvested the garlic, and for the first time in years, I hesitated. A second crop of beans? Cucumbers? Some late annuals for the bees? I had a dozen good options...
by maren | Jul 6, 2026 | Business, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Mindset, Skill Development, Transitions - Beyond Achievement
What is your drug of choice? Achievement, busyness, the next deal, the next PR? You might be thinking – those aren’t drugs or avoidance tactics, they’re virtues – Right? It depends. One of the most normalized things in our culture right now is numbing...
by maren | Mar 18, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Mindset, Skill Development
Last Tuesday, I sat down to write a challenging email. I suddenly noticed that I hadn’t watered the plant across the room recently. Forty-five minutes later, I was still puttering around my house making sure all my plants were happy. Yes, I have a lot of plants (just...
