A Different Kind of Conversation
Not everything fits neatly into a framework.
The Insights section is where ideas are explored more openly through reflections, observations, and ongoing conversations that often continue through Coach Rae’s YouTube channel and community spaces.
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Self-Compassion: The Missing Ingredient for Your Personal Growth
I’ve read all the books, downloaded every productivity app, and even given meditation a try (well, sort of). I’ve been stretching myself on this personal…
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Value vs. Worth
In our pursuit of success, we often toss around words like “value” and “worth” as if they mean the same thing. And while these concepts…
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Why We Can’t Resist a Good Story: The Neuroscience Behind Effective Leadership
🔺 ️Attention Leaders: If you want to master these skills… …then this story is for you. In the quaint town of Everwood, the old clock tower…
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Learn to (Effectively) Suffer
Suffering, defined as ‘the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship,’ is an inevitable part of life. We can never fully prepare for all the…
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Citizenship is not a right. It’s a privilege.
Nearly 250 years ago, on July 4th, the original 13 colonies of the United States declared their independence from England. Since that glorious day, many Americans…
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“Not Yet”: Moving Past Credentials to the Power of Potential
After a very logical and calculated assessment, my husband declares that it’s not going to work (‘it’ being my most recent home project idea). To…
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Beyond Burnout: The Power of Educational Interventions
Books have been written, studies have been done, and articles are circulated in mass. ‘Burnout’ is a buzzword these days, and whether you’ve experienced it…
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Prospect Theory: How We Undervalue Change and Overestimate Failure in the Pursuit of Meaningful Work
In the dizzying landscape of career choices, finding meaningful work often feels like playing with a stacked deck where the odds are not in your…
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Why Motivation Isn’t a Stable Personality Trait & How to Thrive Anyway
Some days I wake up feeling like I can conquer the world. I am motivated to check off all the tasks on my to-do list,…
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13 Professional Facts About Me
I don’t gravitate towards the spotlight and the work I do doesn’t come with a ‘praise me’ tag. In both professional and personal settings, I…
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