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As a leadership coach, I’ve worked with many people who finally got the promotion they’d been working towards, but with a work culture they didn’t bargain for. This can feel like being dropped right into the middle of a raging […]

There are  traditional sayings/expressions that are outdated and endorse limiting beliefs like,  “a bird in one hand is better than two in the bush” or “ignorance is bliss.”’ And others that remain relevant like “Talk is Cheap”  Since talk is […]

Get ready to embark on a magical journey with LaVada’s enchanting creation, “Kyla Believes.” This captivating children’s book is inspired by LaVada’s beloved little cousin. It beautifully illustrates the limitless possibilities for a beautiful brown girl to achieve and become. […]

But first … check out our media swag! Exciting News! Our CEO, LaVada English is featured in Canva Rebel Magazine. Read all about her passions, dedication to change, and her new children’s book, Kyla Believes. Innovation is defined as, “the […]

June is the unofficial sponsor of change. With graduations, weddings, and some of the highest birth rates of the year, June symbolizes new beginnings. Unlike these celebratory events, not all changes are met with pomp and circumstance…especially those in the […]

We make so many big decisions in our lifetimes – changing jobs, buying a home, getting married, etc. Each decision comes with potential risks and rewards, and all require just the right mix of fortitude and planning. Perhaps you’re considering […]

In 2001, AOL merged with Time Warner in a $165 billion deal that had lost $99 billion within its first year. The merger, which the New York Times referred to as, “one of the most ill-fated marriages in the history […]

Baked Alaska is considered to be one of the most labor- and time-intensive desserts you could make. Notwithstanding the meringue and scratch-made ice cream, the baking of the delicate sponge cake must be perfectly timed in order for the dessert […]

Leaders quit for the same reasons as everyone else: burnout, lack of executive support, and the absence of belonging. It’s for these reasons the Bright Places team supports leaders in one-on-one coaching sessions. We know they need an ear, a […]

What does the phrase, “Happy New Year,” bring to mind? Are you letting out a sigh of relief to have 2022 behind you? Do you get heart palpitations in anticipation of the unknown that lies ahead? Regardless of your initial […]