Today, do this!
Let's be REAL real—everything is a lot right now. The political climate is horrifying and exhausting. The news is nonstop. The demands never end. Throw in any personal challenges, and WHOA. Nearly every conversation I'm having with leaders this year reflects the...
Top 5 Ways to Support Women
As Women's History Month wraps up, may we continue celebrating women for their remarkable contributions, cheering them on to higher heights, and championing their leadership in every way possible.
Leadership is NOT Lonely
It was made very clear to me as a young leader that leadership was lonely. It was almost a badge of honor to be the lone person in front of the pack, suffering for the sake of the mission and responsibility. That message was only reinforced as I expanded my leadership...
The Response to Patriarchy (isn’t what you think)
The unspoken truth about partnership, patriarchy & power? Patriarchy doesn’t only harm women—it also handicaps men. It distorts leadership, relationships, and entire systems by placing power over instead of power with. But since the beginning of time: Partnership...
You’re Invited: A Birthday Party & A Bigger Vision
🎉 SURPRISE! YOU’RE INVITED TO EZER & CO.'S 6TH BIRTHDAY PARTY, and it’s happening right now! Go ahead and sing us "Happy Birthday"—preferably Stevie Wonder’s version—because this celebration is a big deal. 🥳 If I could go back in time, I'd tell myself this one...
What No One Warns You About When Women Lead
What no one is really honest about when a woman steps into leadership is how much resistance she’ll face—yet how powerful her impact can be. When I stepped into leadership 25+ years ago, I quickly realized that the road wasn’t just uphill—it was paved with invisible...
When It’s Time to Double Down
Last week I was coaching a leader who said to me, “April, I don't know what to tell my kid about what's happening. I don't know if my workplace and co-workers are safe for me to bring my whole self. I feel numb and overstimulated at the same time. I feel scared and...
Train Your Brain: The Mindset Matrix for Success & Sanity
Did you know the average human head weighs about 10 pounds? That’s not much, but nod your noggin if your thoughts ever feel incredibly heavy. Especially for high-capacity leaders like you—balancing never-ending leadership demands, family commitments, and personal...
Master Your Mindset
For years, I told everyone, “I’m not a runner.” I thought that if I wasn’t good at it—or didn’t look pretty while doing it—then it wasn’t worth my effort. I doubled down and proudly stated, “I wouldn’t run even if a lion was chasing me!” Those lies ran deep and...
95% success rate if you do this…
I'm gonna shoot straight with you – if women are going to survive in leadership these next 4 years, we need a seriously strong community and network of support. There are too many external forces against us. (Remember the Covid impact on female leaders!? 😫) We can...