The Fear That Almost Stopped Me
I spent eight months traveling solo through 25 countries across Africa and the Middle East. But if you had asked me a few years earlier whether I’d ever do that, my answer would have been a firm “no.” For years, I dreamed of traveling the world, but there were always countless reasons it wasn’t possible (money, timing, safety, responsibility). Then one day, I asked myself a single question. That question changed everything.
When Success Doesn’t Feel Like Success
After years of climbing the ladder, I reached the top…only to realize it didn’t feel like success. What followed was a profound career transformation: a shift from performing success to defining it. This post explores how embracing authentic leadership helped me move beyond burnout and fear, toward fulfillment, alignment, and true confidence in my work and life.
The Question That Changed My Life (and Could Change Yours)
A single question can spark a complete career transformation and personal reinvention. Many women leaders find themselves asking, “Is this it?” after years of chasing conventional success. This essay explores how one simple question — What do I really want? — can unravel people-pleasing, fear-driven choices, and external expectations. It shows how the courage to ask can lead to authentic leadership, a career change journey aligned with values, and true fulfillment at work and in life.
4 Signs You’re Navigating an Uneven Playing Field at the Top, And How to Shift It
Senior women leaders (especially those who are queer, neurodivergent, or working in male-dominated fields like STEM) face challenges at the VP, SVP, and C-suite levels that have nothing to do with skill or capability. These challenges are rooted in systemic patterns that can limit visibility, influence, and impact. Learn how to recognize these patterns, why they matter, and how to navigate them on your own terms.
Asking for Help Changed Everything: What Two Coaches Taught Me About Success, Burnout, and Belonging
I thought being strong meant doing it alone. Until failure—and burnout—taught me the truth: real power comes from asking for help. Here's how coaching transformed my leadership, my career, and my life.
But What is Executive Coaching? Do I Really Need It?
Executive coaching isn’t a pep talk or a productivity checklist. It’s real strategy + deep clarity. If you're navigating a turning point in your career or leadership, here's what it looks like to stop going it alone—and start rising on purpose.
Thriving as an LGBTQ+ or Neurodivergent Leader
You’ve always felt a little different. And that difference? It’s not a liability—it’s your leadership edge. If you’re queer, neurodivergent, or quietly rewriting the rules at work, this is for you.
3 Signs You’re Ready to Redefine Career Success
What if success doesn’t feel like success anymore? If you're showing up, over-delivering, and still thinking “this just isn’t it,” you're not alone—and you're not stuck. You might be ready to redefine what success means on your own terms.
Landing Your Next Role in a Tight Job Market
The job market may be competitive, but your unique perspective as a queer, neurodivergent woman can be a distinct strength. Discover strategies for how you can stand out and secure your next opportunity, even during a recession.
4 Ways your Career can Thrive, not just Survive, in a Recession
In times of economic downturn, queer and neurodivergent women often face compounded challenges in the workplace. But with a few intentional, strategic actions, you can not only maintain your position but thrive and lead authentically.
Executive Presence Isn’t About Volume—It’s About Alignment
Executive presence isn't about being louder—it’s about being aligned. For women who are ambitious, thoughtful, and often underestimated, real presence starts with clarity, confidence, and congruence. In this post, we explore what executive presence truly means—and how to lead without losing yourself.
5 Signs You’re Ready to Redefine What Success Looks Like
Feeling misaligned or unfulfilled in your role? What if success no longer feels like success? These five signs may mean you're ready for a career pivot or reinvention.
Why Work with a Queer Executive Coach?
Working with a queer executive coach offers more than just strategy—it creates space for identity-informed growth. In this post, I share what makes coaching with Eleva different, and why it matters for women navigating leadership as their full selves.