Nurturing leadership
Michaela Howard Michaela Howard

Nurturing leadership

Given the intensity of the current moment, I’ve been thinking a lot about cultivating and nurturing leadership. What does it look like to be a leader who supports and prioritizes deepening the leadership of those around them? I believe each of us has a contribution to make, and sometimes, we need support to see clearly what it is.

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Solstice blessings
Michaela Howard Michaela Howard

Solstice blessings

This year, I've been living at my growth edge, personally and professionally. It's taken a level of discipline, focus, and self-love I haven't sustained in many, many years.

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Are your goals exciting you?
Michaela Howard Michaela Howard

Are your goals exciting you?

Setting goals that truly light you up is key to staying motivated and fulfilled. Whether your aspirations are personal, professional, or a mix of both, they should energize and inspire you. Of course, we will still experience setbacks, but the energy of enjoyment supports us to move past them with more ease.

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C is for Collaboration
Michaela Howard Michaela Howard

C is for Collaboration

Is it silly to describe myself as a collaboration-enthusiast?

Have you ever noticed that when you’re in sync with someone you’re collaborating with, you flow through the interaction effortlessly?

On the flip side, when you’re not collaborating well with someone, it can really impact your whole experience of work. Those negative collaborations have a ripple effect on your entire organizational culture and impact employee satisfaction.

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Love and support
Michaela Howard Michaela Howard

Love and support

Welcome! I am so happy you’re here. Happy love day to those who celebrate. I saw a meme at the beginning of February that said January was the longest year ever, and that really resonated with me. I simultaneously feel like I’ve lived many lives since January 1, and can’t believe it’s already mid-February.

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What do I want to DO with my life?
Michaela Howard Michaela Howard

What do I want to DO with my life?

As I’ve launched my coaching practice, I’ve been reflecting on the question: Who do I most love to support? When I am asked this question, I reflect on a trend I’ve noticed with colleagues and friends over the last several years. Many of us have experienced this “moment”— we’ve come to a point of wondering: What do I want to DO with my life? Is THIS what I want to be doing?

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