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“Are you complete for today?” I asked. We were only 31 minutes into our 60-minute session… “Yup. I don’t think there’s anything better for today than where we are,” said my client. “And I’ll enjoy keeping my door closed for the next 20 or so minutes.” This last part was said with a laugh and […]

A wonderful testimonial from a current client: “The Sparketype Assessment helped me realize what I enjoy doing. Now, looking at my calendar and To Do lists, getting rid of those two obligations will allow me the time to do more of the things I enjoy. So, whether or not this [future] promotion happens, I’m saying […]

“Angie is really good at pushing people just a little – enough to get them to think about things in a different way, but not so much that it felt harsh or confrontational. She asks great questions, and really listens to the answers.“ Whether I’m leading folks on retreat, working in small groups on Zoom, […]

That sticky question is gumming up your life, isn’t it? Unanswerable. Confusing. Embarrassing, even. Smart, capable you… But…questions! “Why do I have so much anxiety?” “Why I am so hard on myself, even though I can give others grace?” “Why am I not happy?” “Why can’t I figure out what I really want? I celebrate […]

“Integrity is the cure for unhappiness. Period.” Martha Beck The brilliant Martha Beck (one of my long-time mentors) explains that integrity means you are wholly yourself and all aspects of yourself are harmoniously aligned. She’s written a comprehensive book about this called “The Way of Integrity.” What does being out of integrity look like? If […]

During a recent morning’s sit spot, I settled myself on the porch swing under the covered roof (because there was fine misting rain), bundled beneath a down comforter, a mug of hot coffee cradled in my hands. My monkey mind was going fast this morning. Some fear chatter, some lack chatter, and some need chatter. […]