Arik Housley 
Tamara was suddenly struck with tragedy and yet the way in which her company supported her made her realize change is needed in how corporate America support their leaders. She is a leader and now an author with a new book out called: Who Holds the Leader. You can get a copy at amazon. As … Read more
Have you ever stood at the edge of a perfectly still lake and tossed a small pebble into the water? You know exactly what happens next. The stone hits the surface with a tiny “plink,” and for a second, it seems like nothing much changed. Yet, within moments, those ripples begin to travel. They move … Read more
We walk through the world every day, passing dozens: maybe hundreds: of people. We see them at the grocery store, at the gym, or sitting across from us in a waiting room. Most of the time, we see the surface. It’s easy to look around and feel like everyone else has it figured out, yet … Read more
When a tragedy strikes or a loved one passes away, the world often stops spinning for those at the center of the storm. For the rest of us, life continues, yet we find ourselves standing on the sidelines, desperate to help but terrified of saying the wrong thing. In my journey and through my work, … Read more
I had the privilege of sitting down with Selena, a new friend introduced to me by an old schoolmate from Napa. Selena’ story is one of incredible resilience in the face of an unimaginable situation—something no parent would ever want to experience. Today, she’s channeling that strength into helping others move forward and heal from … Read more
Life has a way of coming full circle. One day you’re the child looking up for guidance, and the next, you find yourself holding the map for the very people who taught you how to walk. Navigating the journey with aging parents is one of the most profound transitions we face. It’s a season filled … Read more
If you’ve ever gone through a loss that rearranged your entire world, you already know this: tragedy doesn’t ask permission. It shows up, kicks the door in, and leaves you trying to figure out how to breathe in a life that doesn’t feel like yours anymore. And in the middle of that, people say well-meaning … Read more
I was sitting with my mentor, just talking through the ups and downs of life and business, when he dropped a concept on me that stopped me in my tracks. He called them the “4 Fatal Fears.” We all like to think we’re in the driver’s seat of our lives. We make plans, we set … Read more
Remote work has changed the game for how we collaborate, brainstorm, and hit our KPIs. It’s given us freedom and flexibility, yet it has also created a digital “canyon” when life gets heavy. When a member of your remote team experiences a loss, that distance can make support feel incredibly awkward. You want to help, … Read more
We need to talk about one of the most damaging myths in grief support: the idea that healing has a deadline. You’ve heard it before. “It’s been six months, shouldn’t you be feeling better by now?” Or the well-meaning coworker who suggests it’s time to “move on.” Maybe you’ve even caught yourself wondering if your … Read more