Dispatch from Diane’s Desk
It’s officially “what are you growing?” season.
Some people plant tomatoes, herbs or peppers. Others are hoping to grow a little more confidence. I like helping people grow both. It’s all about the nutrients we are feeding our plants and ourselves.
You see, growth starts below the surface. Plants, dreams, and even goals begin to grow with intention, nourishment, and time.
Lately, I’ve been helping leaders cultivate:
Confidence that’s grounded and not performative
Clarity in how they communicate and connect
Purpose that drives the impact they make in their work
And space - real space - for reflection, rejuvenation and renewal
That’s why I’m excited to have this opportunity to bring you content that both inspires and causes you to reflect. I love hearing from you, so please leave a comment or send me a note when you have the chance.
Warmly,
Diane
Feed Your Soul
I gave to my career with all my HEART… until I realized I was losing both my MIND and my SOUL 😞
As an Application Development Senior Manager and Vice President, I thrived in a positive culture where we cared for each other’s well-being and operated with a wholly HEART-CENTERED approach ❤️. It was in this environment that we delivered high-quality output and designed systems that are still operational today, 25 years later.
While I certainly had some challenging days, I felt that the positive culture modeled by leadership at all levels allowed me to tap into my creative and logical mind, and do my best work.
When new leadership arrived and tore down this culture, I found myself in a state of fear, uncertainty, and unhappiness. My MIND went into fight, freeze, flee, appease mode 🧠. My performance began to suffer, and I felt disconnected from my purpose and values. It was then that I decided to take a leap of faith - I quit my job, moved to a new city and took a sabbatical to find myself again.
Fast forward to today, where I've found my calling as an executive and leadership development coach. I've discovered that my purpose is to help others become happier, personally and professionally, and create a positive ripple effect in their sphere of influence. This is the work that truly feeds my SOUL 🌟.
I hope you will stick with me as I try to bring tools, exercises and guidance that might help improve your sphere of influence and serve your soul, too.