Author: coachjie

Perfection. How often have you heard someone present it as a “weakness” in a job interview - almost like a badge of honor? In Transactional Analysis, the American psychologist Taibi Kahler described five main drivers - unconscious pushes that influence how we think, feel and behave: Be Perfect...

The photo of my daughter carries more than a memory. It’s a reminder of how becoming a mother has been both one of the greatest triggers and one of the greatest gifts of my personal growth. Through our interactions with our children, we discover so much about ourselves. They act as mirrors,...

This summer felt different.While many are away on vacation, I’ve stayed - working on growing my coaching practice, learning new things every day, and facing challenges that stretch me in new directions. And yet, even in the middle of this effort, I’ve been practicing something else: slowing...

When I left my role after 15 years, I was deeply moved by the support I received.So many people reached out with heartfelt words and encouragement. It meant the world. But there was silence, too. Some colleagues I had worked closely with didn’t say much at all. And to my surprise, some of the...

In February, I quietly closed another chapter of my professional life after 15 years.I didn’t post about it then - partly because I needed space, and partly because I didn’t yet know what words would do the moment justice. Looking back, I see that the transition wasn’t just about leaving a...