We choose how to shape and give meaning to our lives. It seems simple enough. Make a choice each and every day to align with what matters. But it is not always that easy. How do you balance the short and the long-term priorities? How do you shift long-held routines that involve other people? We …
Podcast Episodes
Presence and Pivot
Being able to redirect your path is a unique skill. Often we summon so much energy to set a direction in the first place that it can feel particularly hard to pivot. The more momentum we have behind us, the more force we need to bring with us to create a change. But that force …
Choose Your Own Adventure
Every moment offers us a new choice. Will we be guided by the momentum of what has been or carve a new path forward? In this episode Sharon discusses five tips for how to choose your own adventure and highlights what this guidance looks like in practice as she shares an adventure unfolding in her life …
Sharing the Workload
Our working partnerships define how we move through our professional and personal lives. The movement can be heavy with mistrust, judgment, and frustration. It can also be ease-filled, characterized by aligned expectations, clear communication, and mutual accountability. Achieving goals rarely happens in isolation, and the division of labor is rarely 50-50. In this episode, we …
Bottling Up Summer
Summer is a season of rapid growth – in our gardens, our home lives, and at work. What is your relationship to this season? What transformation might you like to spark in the weeks ahead? Join Sharon as she shares five prompts and personal reflections inspired by Summer.
Wear Who You Are
Fashion is a creative playground. Every new day offers a chance to express yourself. How has your style evolved? What are opportunities to honor who you are and the cultures where you show up? Join us in this episode of Design Yourself to reflect on these questions together. “Fashion you can buy, but style you …
Delight in Small Wins (And Other Lessons from the Garden)
Wisdom surrounds us. One of the most profound teachers is the natural world. We can learn strength and power from the wind, resilience from seeds, and adaptive leadership from our shape-shifting landscapes. In this episode of Design Yourself, we explore six lessons we can take in from our own backyards as we talk about delighting …
Reset and Focus: Reflecting on Your Goals Midway Through the Year
Our time on this planet is absurdly brief. Our gifts and perspectives are uniquely our own. Being intentional about where we gift our talents and attention is critical to leading a life of intention. As we step into the second half of 2023, it is a natural moment to check in and take stock on …
Finding Your Message Through Writing A Script
Translating what we think and feel on the inside to the outside world isn’t always easy. It requires us to discern our point of view and find the words and voice to share them with authenticity. It also asks us to consider the people and environments where we are communicating that message. What do I …