As I swallowed water in the pool, it brought relief from the feeling of suffocation. Looking up, I saw people playing near the pool, unaware of what was happening to me. Without the energy to get up and ask for help, I sank to the bottom and lost consciousness. Fortunately, I woke up in a […]

This morning, I woke up feeling both sadness and gratitude. I occasionally dream about my parents. In these dreams, our reality varies. Sometimes, I forget they have passed away. Other times, I know but remain silent, hoping they’ll stay a bit longer. And sometimes, we both know, and I cherish our time together even more. […]

It’s that exciting time again – the launch of the next “Breaking Barriers” group coaching program for immigrant women leaders is here, and I want to share the journey that led us to this moment. When I started my first program, I had this tiny group – just two clients. Back then, I thought, “Oh […]

“Do you coach individual contributors?” I was asked the question today. It was such a great question. And the answer is YES! When I first started coaching, I aimed to coach “leaders.” Just like in the corporate world, I thought that coaching people with a higher title would allow me to make a more significant […]

“On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your life? Where 10 represents the best life you can imagine.” I’ve been asked this question multiple times. Depending on where I stood in my journey, my responses varied: 7, 6, sometimes 8. Even during the highs, I’d cap my happiness at a 9. I couldn’t […]