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A few weeks ago I got to do something that felt about as full circle as it can get.

Years ago, when I was an engineer in the corporate world, a colleague asked me to host a lunch and learn on mindfulness. I had no interest in the topic, but said yes as a favor. Who could’ve guessed that experience would change the entire trajectory of my life, eventually leading me to training in Positive Intelligence® and building The Art of Working Well.

So getting to bring that workshop to the same company led to a whole lot of feels.

Work and life in 2026 tends to come with a lot of pressure and uncertainty. When you don’t have the right tools for that, it shows up in ways that make it harder to focus, make decisions, and feel good.

The Art of Working Well is what I built to help with exactly that. Making work easier and life better at the same time.

The feedback I got afterward showed me people walked away with something they could use. I’ve shared some of it in the photos, along with a picture with the leadership team who made it happen.

Want to experience it yourself? I’m hosting the same workshop this Tuesday at in Rancho Cordova. Drop a comment and I’ll send you the link.

Your hard days don’t have to be this hard. And making them easier might be simpler than you think.

I’m hosting a workshop called The Art of Working Well, where I’ll share science-backed tools you can use in the heat of the moment, when you’re overwhelmed and stressed and don’t have time to go meditate in a closet.

We’ll cover how to quiet mental noise, regulate stress, and respond more intentionally when it counts.

April 15 at 12pm or May 12 at 1pm at in Rancho Cordova.

Your ticket also includes free access to the (super cute!! great for content creation!) coworking space for the full day, 8am to 5pm.

Comment below and I’ll send you the link!

TW: IVF challenges within
The Sage Perspective is that “every situation can be turned into a gift or opportunity”.

It doesn’t require that you see every hardship as a positive. Just that you know that “hey, there is something positive I could do with this”. Or sometimes “hey, this may suck, but maybe there’s also gift within”.

Life has been a lot better since this became my default perspective. Especially on a day like today, when we were told the technical medical recommendation was to cancel this egg retrieval and let all the little eggies I’ve been growing for this cycle go.

There was a time when I would have spun out trying to decide and ruminated over how much the decision not to proceed sucked… on how I’d put my body for hell for the last 2 weeks for “nothing”. And on the time and money “wasted”.

But with the Sage perspective it’s easy to feel good about the extra couple weeks of super clean eating I’ll get to do before we try to make any more embryos.

And to believe this was meant to be. The way I see it, we kind of get the benefit of back to back cycles, which worked well last time… but without needing to go through the second procedure or anesthesia.

My coaching clients typically learn about and practice integrating the Sage Perspective during our 5th week of working together. Once they’ve already gotten good at practicing empathy.

Why do you think of the Sage Perspective, and how might it help you on your journey, whatever that may be?

TRIGGER WARNING

IVF/ Fertility Challenges

You might not want to read this if you’re in or preparing for your own cycle.






A few days ago we found out that not one of our embryos were viable. We were shocked- stats said we’d have two. I thought we’d have more.

We feel a huge sense of loss. I didn’t expect that with embryos that hadn’t even been confirmed as viable. It could definitely be worse. And also, it sucks.

And of course this stirred up more uncertainty, concern, and fear about what this could mean for the future and the vision I’d had for myself.

Since we got the news we’ve been cycling through tough feelings like sadness and loss, feeling grateful that this news didn’t come in the form of several miscarriages or worse, worrying about what this news means for this IVF cycle (thankfully I’d started a second round before getting the news or doing so would be extremely daunting), and being hopeful, positive, and curious about what’s to come.

I’m grateful for the same tools I teach, which help me notice and stop negative thinking spirals shortly after they appear, and which help me feel my feelings and process my emotions without getting stuck in thoughts that keep me in the dark.

Our goal now, as we continue with this second IVF round, is to be curious. Will we have biological children? Or could it be something even better? Those are the two options I see, based on my beliefs. (In my best moments. I have forgotten many times.)

If you want to send any love, positive thoughts, vibes, or prayers our way, we’ll take them. And would love them directed at the best positive outcome, even though we may not know what that is.