Elaine's Personal Insights

I wasn’t planning to write an article before Thanksgiving. Honestly, the thought of sitting down to string together coherent sentences in the middle of all the things felt like another item on an already-too-long to-do list. I mean, life is busy. But then I did what I usually do when I’m stuck: I asked God for help. And wouldn’t you know it, He came through.

I asked a mid-30s business owner what he wished I would write about. My client, an exhausted young dad, did not hesitate. He sheepishly responded as if he was the only person in the world with this challenge. Sadly, I think he convinced himself he was failing miserably while everyone else had this all figured out.

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Think of aging as taking art lessons in finding meaning, joy and purpose in ordinary life.

I’ve had a flurry of people contacting me lately about coaching around their career. This is a new trend.

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I just returned from a 7-day writing retreat with 30 women from all over the country. Some fiction writers, poets, non-fiction writers, some published, some not.I have written blogs for the past 20 years and loved writing as an English major in college – but have not identified myself as a writer.Yet, when my long-time friend, Suzanne, invited me to go on a writing retreat, my head said NO and my heart said YES!

As we close one year and begin another, I’m so excited to share with you some personal reflections and new developments in my journey as an executive coach.

I was recently asked for an interview for the South Carolina chapter of the International Coaching Federation, and here’s what I wrote!

Sharing a personal story of moving to a new home and the unexpected challenges encountered, emphasizing the importance of listening to candid feedback from friends and the invaluable support they offer during stressful transitions. The narrative also touches on the significance of having people who can provide honest feedback for leaders to avoid "CEO disease" and make informed decisions.

Sharing a personal journey of reevaluating life goals and making a significant life change by moving to a new city, inspired by attending a transformative workshop and reigniting a long-held dream. The narrative highlights the importance of revisiting dreams and visions, especially at milestone moments, and taking actionable steps towards achieving them, while maintaining a commitment to professional endeavors and embracing new opportunities.

Reflecting on the current societal turmoil and the potential for it to serve as a pivotal moment for racial justice, the author shares personal experiences and conversations with colleagues, emphasizing the importance of self-examination, education, and actionable steps towards eradicating racism, and highlighting various leaders and resources that are contributing to the movement.