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Rooted Reflections
Life and growth are all about the journey – one that was never meant to be walked alone. Below you’ll find thoughtful reflections, practical strategies, and gentle encouragement; each post crafted to help you reconnect with your strengths, realign with your values, and take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling life.
And if you're ready to explore coaching as a deeper form of support, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.
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Wait, So What Is Coaching, Anyway?
Think coaching is just for fixing problems or telling you what to do? Think again. It’s about clarity, growth, courage – and unlocking what’s already in you.
John C
5 min read
Change Isn't the Enemy – How to Navigate Change for Personal Growth
Change isn’t the enemy – it’s the plot twist. Embrace discomfort, grow through it, and discover the version of you that’s ready for what’s next.
John C
4 min read
The Importance of Setting Boundaries in Leadership
When we learn to create and communicate boundaries with intention and respect, we unlock better thinking, better work, and better versions of ourselves.
John C
4 min read
“I Can Do It" – Lessons in Grit, Grace, and Getting Back Up
How falling off our (proverbial) bikes can teach us grit, grace, and the power behind getting back up.
John C
5 min read
Debates with My Brother: Why Being Right Isn't the Goal
For years, my brother and I argued relentlessly. But eventually, we learned instead to debate. And in doing so, we transformed our relationship – to being right and to each other.
John C
5 min read
Embracing the Lunacy - How Talking to Yourself Can Change Your Life
"I am an absolute lunatic!" How talking to yourself can deepen awareness and help to rewrite a more empowering story.
John C
6 min read
Success (Re)Defined: When My Breakdown Returned Me Home
This week, I broke down and felt like a failure. But in the unraveling, I was reminded of my values and what success looks like when it’s grounded in meaning.
John C
5 min read
The Email that Broke Me - and How I Chose to Rebuild
16-years ago, I received an email meant to break me. Instead, it became a catalyst for resilience, authenticity, hope, and love. Here's why today, I celebrate my dad's prayer for my death.
John C
5 min read
Small Steps to Big Impact: How Leaders Grow through Connection
Leadership isn’t about a title – it’s about how you show up. Small steps, real connection, and intentional support help you cultivate powerful leadership at any stage of your career. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to start – and you don’t have to do it alone.
John C
3 min read
Resilient Leadership: the Power of Positivity
Stop putting your happiness on the other side of...everything. Learn how resilient leadership and lasting success are fueled by positivity.
John C
5 min read
Resilient Leadership: Leading with Humanity
Resilient leadership doesn’t require perfection. It requires vulnerability. And vulnerability begins with honesty.
John C
4 min read
Resilient Leadership: Busyness is Not a Badge of Honor
Busyness isn’t a badge of honor—it’s often a red flag. Learn why rest is your leadership superpower, and how to build it into real life.
John C
6 min read
Resilient Leadership: You're not Failing - You're Stressed
You're not failing – your stressed. Resilient leadership starts with small acts of self-respect, choosing intention over perfection.
John C
5 min read
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