by Sara Potecha | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog, Character, Leadership, Personal Growth, Resilience
In this blog, I want to explore the question – have we, as women been socialized to think we are victims? Or is it possible to work through difficult circumstances and come out as victors? Let me begin by sharing three stories of three women leaders....
by Sara Potecha | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, Character, Leadership, Media, Personal Growth, Resilience
It began with a closing coaching call with Kyra Pagan, a mentee of a coach’s dream – open, humble, and eager to learn. As a coach for over 25 years, I have encountered some challenging clients. Some think negatively and complain, yet are unwilling to do...
by Sara Potecha | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Character, Leadership, Personal Growth, Resilience
When I was a little girl in elementary school, I hated being asked to line up by height. I was always the shortest in the class. Lining up by stature always made me feel small and insignificant. I would complain to my mom, “Why did I have to be so short?” My mom had...
by Sara Potecha | Sep 13, 2020 | Blog, Character, Personal Growth, Resilience
“Recover as you work”, asserts my Peloton Coach, Matt Wilpers. The Peloton is a stationary bicycle equipped with a video screen that streams upbeat music and enthusiastic and well-toned coaches who “ride” along with you and hundreds of other pelotoners. As you ride,...
by Sara Potecha | Feb 9, 2020 | Blog, Character, News & Events, Resilience
Don’t we admire those who persevere and overcome the odds? Don’t we long to hear stories of those who survived overwhelming difficulties and loss? I have always been intrigued by the resilient, and especially resilient women who have persevered. Desiring to learn more...
by Sara Potecha | Dec 29, 2019 | Blog, Character, Leadership, Personal Growth
Having traveled for business much of the month of November and December, followed by preparations for the holidays, it was not until after Christmas that I found the mental space to do some reflection on 2019. I was reading John Maxwell’s phenomenal book, The 15...
