It is true - that when we are ready, willing and able to step into discomfort for the respecting our goals, values and aspirations - sometimes it gets worse before it gets better.

When we allow our dissonance to surface, the 'treatment effect' can occur. When we notice what we need to notice, we can experience regret, difficult habits, ways of being, unhealthy attachments and the comfort of the familiar ways.

Awareness typically asks for change.
Change is typically uncomfortable.
There is no growth without change.

What we resist, persists.

Notice.
Name.
Choose?

Lead yourself well.

** If this seems like a good time to persist in leading yourself well to more of what matters - consider joining the next Personal Leadership Development group, beginning Thursday, April 17th.
Bi-weekly on-line small groups.
Based on the neuroscience of change.
Fun. Informative. Participatory wisdom.
Added-value options.
$185+gst per month
[email protected] for more information or to receive full syllabus - no strings attached.

Mr. Rogers is right - anything that's human is mentionable. And what's more human than the grief that follows loss?

Grief and mourning are human. Make space to bear witness to it, without hurry and without judgement - for yourself. For others.

Respectful leadership must allow space for that which is human. It's necessary.

Lead yourself well.

If it was December 31, 2025 - what would you look back on this year and hope to have have experienced?

Time to be present to what you want more of, noticing what the 'more of' is about...(?)

Be curious.
Is it externals?
Is it stuff?
Is it in your control and agency?
How important is it to you?
How does it add meaningful satisfaction to 'who you are'?
Why does it matter?
Who will go with you?
How will you get there?

Lead yourself well.

All leadership is personal leadership.
All growth is personal growth.

There are many ways to lead yourself well. Almost every sustainable values-based change will require the reconstruction of your body-brain-mind wiring at a cellular level.

If the timing of a Mastermind Personal Leadership Development group seems like it may be a good fit for you - I'm happy to send a full syllabus and/or only the module content to you, no strings attached.

This mastermind group is based on neuroscience, lived experience and professional leadership development education with ICF certifications.

Any questions at all, simply drop a quick dm here on social, with your email address, or email me at [email protected]

With or without a small village of like-minded folks pursuing personal development together - lead yourself well.

You have my best.