Pave Your Way

I’ve decided to act out this incredible testimonial that one of my “MAGICAL” clients took the time to write 🌟😍. “There is magic in you—pure magic. Nina Cashman and her team are masterful alchemists who will help you channel the incredible, deeply personal, and profoundly powerful gifts you carry toward your highest good. They will empower you to see (and harness) your light and creative energy. As you Pave Your Way, you will find yourself feeling more confident, more grounded, more vibrant. You’ll feel more like yourself and less like an imposter of yourself. You’ll find yourself experiencing and expressing passion in new ways. Your leadership will feel deeply authentic to you and your teams. You will see solutions where you once could only sense them. Jump in! I promise you will not regret it.” Some clients are surprised by their personal transformations after engaging in executive coaching with PAVE. We are not surprised, though, as we know that personal and professional growth are one and the same! #paveyourway #pavechallenge #puremagic #executivecoaching #leadershipdevelopment #pavetestimonials

When was the last time you made a concerted effort to create space in your life? It’s interesting how, at times, we find ourselves seeking a change, yet our hands are completely full. Our schedules are packed, our minds are already filled with preconceived notions, and our distraction levels are high. The irony? We are often least open to change when we crave it the most. We are so preoccupied with the day’s latest distractions or rehashing the past that we become blind to what’s possible. After all, change comprises new possibilities, and anything new can be hard to recognize… at first. Earlier this week, I found myself thoroughly enjoying a solid hour of paper shredding. I know it is very Gen X of me to use paper for my handwritten notes. Still, there’s something very satisfying about letting go of the old piles in your life to make room for whatever is next. The levels of appreciation that surface when you acknowledge the people, places, and things that have crossed your path and enhanced your life somehow – whether a valuable lesson, a fantastic experience, or a meaningful interaction offer reminders of our strength and endurance for whatever is next. When change is in the air, and you sense new opportunities on the horizon, I highly recommend implementing an active ritual to let go of the old and make room for the new. After all, change finds its way to those most open to it. WANT MORE ON THIS TOPIC? Check out this article: “The Five Stages of Intentional Change Theory” (Boyatzis, 2017) in the first comment below. #paveyourway #pavechallenge #newpossibilities #creatingspace #executivecoaching #leadershipdevelopment #energyleadership #careertransition

Calling all dads! Check out my friend Tommy Geary ‘s “Durable Dad Day” in Vail, CO on Sunday, August 4th. Basically a day for guys to slow down and do some high-level thinking for themselves and their family. #paveyourway #durabledad #retreat #connection

Where does the time go? I had SO MUCH FUN hanging out with this crew a couple of weeks ago to lead a virtual segment for their offsite team retreat on the energy we bring to leadership and team culture. #paveyourway #teamretreats #leadershipdevelopment #teamculture #executivecoaching #teamwork

Fun to get tagged by CreativeMornings yesterday with a quote from... well, me ; )! It's from a talk I did for the Denver chapter of Creative Mornings a little over a year ago. It was a fun group and a great morning! Access the talk link in the post comments, if you're interested. #acceptance #paveyourway #executivecoaching

If you're a woman leader seeking a unique opportunity to unplug, tune in, and network with other incredible women, then Michelle Vos’ retreat in the picturesque Sedona, AZ this fall is the perfect choice. See the link in the comments below for full details – there are only 2 SPOTS LEFT! Michelle combines deep inner work, energetic principles, and business strategy to awaken the truth of who you are so you can positively influence what you want. In Sedona, you will CONNECT, EMBODY, PLAY, and RECEIVE as you experience the high desert with other incredible women. If you’ve had an inkling to get away, try something new, and focus on you, this might be a “sign” to head to Sedona to recharge with Michelle! #paveyourway #retreats #empoweredwomen #unplugandtunein

I heard this excellent saying today—“Questions create quests—” and thought it was a great reminder about where we focus our attention. As individuals, businesses, communities, societies, or even nations, it seems worthwhile to constantly assess where we are directing our quests. Are we magnifying problems or seeking and developing solutions? Questions that focus on “what could be better,” “what’s working that we can build upon,” “how we can improve,” and “what our best looks and feels like” are like beacons of possibility. They seem to pull us towards answers that lead to long-term solutions that benefit many. Questions that harp on “what’s not working,” “what’s wrong,” and “how do we fix this problem” are like quicksand that pulls us into a bigger vortex of problems. They, at best, lead to short-sighted decisions that benefit a few for a limited amount of time. So, what hurdles are you grappling with today? And as you tackle them, what quests are you embarking on – ones that are centered on problems or ones that are centered on possibilities? If you’re interested in learning more about generating QUESTions that keep us on track to find solutions, I’ve put a couple of links in the comments with videos about a powerful practice developed by David Cooperrider in the mid-1980s called “Appreciative Inquiry.” This method has proven highly effective in guiding us towards long-term, beneficial solutions. I highly recommend them! #PaveYourWay #pavechallenge #leadershipdevelopment #executivecoaching #careergrowth

Congratulations to fellow coach and former colleague Rachael Gaibel for getting her article published by Tiny Buddha! It takes so much courage to share a personal story and hit the “publish button.” Rachael's words remind us that we don’t have to change our circumstances to change internally. #paveyourway #tinybuddha #goodwithindifficult #meditation

Fun times this weekend in L.A.!

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