Our world, work, and lives are increasingly complicated and complex. The American Psychological Association and a recent Gallup Poll showed that stress levels are up from even the early days of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Evidence suggests that reflecting on personal values provides protection from the adverse effects of stress.* Assessing our values and understanding how to […]
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After two years of gathering my courage and showing up in spaces because I wanted to be in them – not because I was invited – something amazing happened. I stopped getting stuck in and owned by failures, setbacks, and disappointment. Now, when I realize I’m not someone’s “cup of tea” or struggle while speaking […]
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July was a huge month for Julie Boll Consulting! It’s tempting to skip over milestones when they happen because we don’t want to appear boastful or we don’t want to somehow jinx the win. But, as we’ve learned in the Dare to Lead program: Daring Leaders consistently practice gratitude and celebrate milestones and victories. So, here […]
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Four different time zones couldn’t keep us apart! Congratulations to this amazing group of leaders who leaned in hard during the three day intensive in July. It is a pleasure to know you and grow alongside you! Thank you to everyone who participated. If you want to dive deeper into this work and use it […]
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After two years of facilitating this work, it has become abundantly clear we cannot do this work alone. One workshop, no matter how powerful, is not enough to get this work in your bones. That is why we are excited to announce a new program is available to help Dare to Lead Trained folks roll […]
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One of my lifelines in self-employment is my annual reflection. This time of reflection requires me to pause and answer important questions honestly. Not only do I use this time to reflect on what I’ve learned, but I celebrate what I’ve accomplished. I hold space to acknowledge my work and my worth. And I take […]
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In a recent integration planning session, I asked a workshop participant to share her SFD* with me. Her body tensed, and her voice sped up and took on a frantic quality. Her SFD told her that she was callous, weak, and petty. When I asked her to tell me the rest of the story- her […]
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THIS BOARD MEMBER THINKS I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I’M DOING. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I’M DOING. This is the story I made up during my first ever compression planning session as a self-employed consultant. I love the Compression Planning® Methodology and was eager to test it out. I recruited a seasoned facilitator and […]
Read MoreWe all make up stories about why something is happening, and it usually revolves around us and our shortcomings. These stories are our SFDs (Shitty First Drafts) and often have gaping holes in them. I learned about SFDs (Shitty First Drafts) from author and researcher Dr. Brene Brown. Essentially, our SFDs are our secret beliefs […]
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