A surprise diagnosis stopped me in my tracks and made me face the truth: I was not living by design. Since then, I've learned to build my life around what truly matters by being intentional. You can do it, too.

I came home from brain surgery ten years ago feeling completely unrecognizable, and questioning how I’d ever heal. Unearned acts of kindness shattered a belief in me that I didn’t even realize I held.

A routine whisper with my daughter led to a moment I’ll never forget: an MRI revealed what looked like a ping‑pong ball nestled in my brain, and in that instant, everything I believed about worth and achievement unraveled.

I used to jump on life’s “success train” without questioning who defined it. Climbing the corporate ladder with all the usual trappings: job titles, paychecks, accolades. But after a public professional failure and a brain tumor diagnosis, I realized that I wasn’t happy because I was chasing someone else's idea of success.

I recently sat down with Jennifer Peterkin on the Human Experience podcast to talk about life experience and how it shaped my ideas on leadership, identity, and resilience.

Have you ever wondered why you don't invest in yourself? What makes you think you aren't worth the investment? This article explores why so many women, especially leaders, hesitate to prioritize personal growth. If you’re ready to overcome self-doubt, read on.

Here are 5 ways retreats support personal growth and transformation. And why they’re ideal for high-achieving women ready to reconnect, reflect, and reignite their potential beyond the demands of daily life.