The words you tell yourself guide you through life. If you tell yourself that you are dumb, stupid, not good enough, or unlovable – those hurtful words become your beliefs. You will carry their weight like invisible baggage that weighs you down and limits your opportunities. They will act like a … [Read more...]
A Roomful of Overcomers
Normally, you don’t think of enabling as a good thing, but this class is about us enabling each other to feel good about ourselves… and you don’t really get that anywhere else. By Alyssa Jenkins They say mindset is everything, but what does that look like in the real world? People suffer … [Read more...]
Letting Your Light Shine
Today we witnessed the solar eclipse and in our Leap to Confidence classroom the topic was Identifying and Sharing Your Strengths. It was the perfect moment to take some time for reflection. It's so easy to cover up who we really are and to hide our gifts and talents. You might find that you tend … [Read more...]
In Public Speaking, She Found a Vocation
By Lisa Deaderick Contact Reporter Published February 26, 2017 Copyright © 2017, The San Diego Union-Tribune O, The Oprah Magazine was writing a piece in 2007 about women having difficult conversations and they called Dana Bristol-Smith. She’d been working in public speaking since 1993, … [Read more...]
Breaking the Cycle of a Toxic Childhood
Becoming the Mom She Wished She Had If you asked graduate Ashleigh, (not her real name)* what she’s most proud of, she would tell you it’s her role as a mom. “That’s the thing I do best, being a mom, and that’s what I care most about in the world,” she said. After experiencing a toxic childhood … [Read more...]
