by Sara Potecha | Mar 11, 2023 | Blog, Resilience
Chaparral Complex The summer sun bore down on my shoulders as we left the main channel and entered our cove. As we approach our dock slowly, I can feel the sweat running down my back; I dread what comes next. “Turn here!” he shouts over the sound of the...
by Sara Potecha | Jan 7, 2023 | Blog, Leadership, Personal Growth, Resilience
Paths, Puzzles, and Purpose “Go down roads that don’t lead anywhere, immediately.” – Malcolm Gladwell On a perfect fall day with blue skies, ambient temperatures, and vibrant fall foliage, my husband Reed, our golden doodle, Chessie, and I...
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, 2022 | Leadership, Personal Growth, Resilience
Are you a U.S. Veteran struggling to get a job? Or perhaps a family member or friend is a former warrior struggling to find gainful employment. Or maybe you are a former servicemember in a civilian role that doesn’t seem to fit. If so, I can relate. I am a Veteran who...
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,...
