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Why “Uncourses” Are the Ultimate Team-Building Hack (and Professional Development Win)
July 4, 2025
Let’s face it: professional development doesn’t have to be boring, expensive, or locked inside a PowerPoint. And team building shouldn’t involve trust falls or awkward icebreakers that make everyone wish they’d stayed home. Enter the…
The Revolution Will Be Televised: Awakening Leadership from the Inside Out
June 16, 2025
There’s a quiet revolution taking place. I bet you can feel it. We have stepped outside of the cubicles and board rooms and joined together in community circles, supportive systems-focused relationships, and the ripple of…
Reimagining Maslow, Reviving Belonging: Leadership Rooted in Radical Care
June 15, 2025
In a world increasingly fractured by systems of power and performance, we are being called to lead differently. My doctoral research has explored the deep and damaging impacts of toxic executive leadership on women in…
Why Your Organization Needs a Fractional Chief People Officer — And How the Evolving Leader Fellowship Delivers
June 4, 2025
85% of people step into leadership roles without any formal training. That means your managers are likely improvising—and so is your culture. While most organizations recognize the need for strong leadership, few have the budget,…
What the Data Is Telling Us About Women, Leadership, and Harm
May 6, 2025
Take a Peek at the Early Findings from My Research on Toxic Leadership Let’s start with what we already know in our bones: toxic leadership hurts. But what does that actually look like? How does…
Negotiables vs. Non-Negotiables: The Secret to Better Workplace Agreements
March 29, 2025
Ever feel like your hands are tied at work? Like decisions are made from above, and all you can do is nod along? That’s the frustration of confusing non-negotiables with negotiables. But here’s the good…
Mastering the “Up-Down-Across” Leadership: Cultivating Psychological Safety in the Workplace
February 11, 2025
Leadership is so much more than just giving orders or trying to get things done—it’s about influencing every level of an organization. Effective leadership starts with creating an environment of psychological safety, which allows teams…
It’s Time for a New Kind of Society
February 1, 2025
How can each of us make more than just a ripple of change…how do we create a new system? It’s hard to feel like we can make a difference when there is so much telling…
You’re Doing Maslow’s Hierarchy All Wrong
September 21, 2024
In recent years, I’ve been delving deep into Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and I’ve come to an important conclusion: we’re doing it all wrong. When we think of Maslow’s pyramid, we often see it as…
How Satisfied ARE You?
September 20, 2024
and emotions? A great place to start is by considering Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This model suggests that we need to meet our basic needs (like food, safety, and belonging) before we can experience more…
Do you feel safe at work?
April 2, 2024
Psychological safety is the shared belief within a team that it is safe to take risks. Psychological safety is a critical component that fosters an environment where team members feel comfortable expressing their ideas, take…
Winter is a Time for Connectedness
December 21, 2023
WINTER IS A TIME FOR COMFORT AND CARE Whether you are sitting on a beach in the Florida Keys or bundling up in the mountains of Colorado, our bodies are telling us it is time…
5 Quick Strategies to Resolve An Argument
September 29, 2023
Effective leaders are not just skilled decision-makers; they are also adept communicators. They make difficult and uncomfortable conversations look easy but the truth lies in the strategies they put in place to excel at diffusing…
I’m Calling Bullsh*t on Your “Corporate Wellness Program”
August 30, 2023
Most leaders were not trained to be leaders. They became good at what they did and gained promotions into positions where they are then responsible for people. Most people leaders are in over their heads…
Sorry Doesn’t Cut It!
February 17, 2023
An apology isn’t enough. Knowing how to create opportunities for repair could just save your relationship. Have you ever had a conversation with someone or experienced a bad day that left you feeling uncomfortable, awkward,…
Sorry, Not Sorry!
February 16, 2023
Why silly sorries and sorry, not sorries need to leave your vocabulary for good. Have you ever realized how much you say the word “sorry” every day? Women tend to say sorry 25% more than…
3 Easy and Low Cost Ways to Experience Your Next Adventure
January 28, 2023
All of us have the desire for adventure but we are usually faced with two road blocks right away: time and money. Here are 3 easy and low cost ways to find yourself on a…
Equity & Inclusion
January 15, 2023
We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible community. At Roam Your Soul, we are deeply committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible community. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background…
What Makes YOU an Expert?
December 22, 2022
A challenge across all industries and all professional communities is identifying the “snake oil salesman” from actual, professional experts. Especially in service and care industries, this is an incredibly important discernment someone must be able…
Wondering what this Hot Girl Walk craze is all about?
October 25, 2022
When I first heard about the Hot Girl Walk trend, I immediately thought, “I’m way too old for whatever that is!” and when my 26 year old colleague asked me to create an Austin-based walk…
Roam Your Soul is Changing the Face of Women’s Retreats – and the Founder has a Whole Team of Experts Behind Her
September 18, 2022
PRESS RELEASE – Sept 18, 2022 Women’s retreats are a dime a dozen in the post-pandemic craze for self-care and wellness. Quality experiences are at the top of the list for what women are looking…
Heading out into nature?
September 9, 2022
Know Before You Go 7 Principles of Leave No Trace The 7 principles of leaving no trace combined with tips and tricks of knowing before you head out on an outdoor adventure will ensure that…
Leave Your Phone Alone!
July 11, 2022
Our “No Phone” policy helps you reconnect to yourself while finding new connections to the world around you. Nowadays, it feels almost impossible to disconnect from technology and the bombardment of information and notifications that…
Custom Retreats
April 11, 2022
From luxury getaways to economical options with a variety of activities and experiences to choose from, let us help you plan your next custom group retreat. Our custom retreats help you experience new adventures, explore…