Welcome to the Blog By Brenda R. Bryan
Failure is a Prerequisite for Success
Failure is a Prerequisite for Success Did you know that Starbucks submitted 244 loan applications before they could open their very first location? Two hundred forty-four! Just think about that level of persistence. Now, look at them — Starbucks is all over the world, brewing up community and caffeine wherever you go. How many times […]
Overwhelm: From Sinking to Soaring – One Bite at a Time
Overwhelm: From Sinking to Soaring – One Bite at a Timeby Brenda R. Bryan Overwhelm: From Sinking to Soaring – One Bite at a Time When was the last time you felt ease and flow in your life? The women I’ve been talking to lately all feel the enormous weight of too many tasks and obligations, […]
The Power of Presence: How Being Here Now Shapes Who We Become
Recently, I had the honor of facilitating a board retreat for my Mighty Women Dragon Boat team. I’d dreamed of ending our time together with a group walk on the majestic beach at Manzanita. Instead, life did what life does: people had commitments, the group dispersed, and I found myself walking the beach alone, the […]
The Moment You Choose your Genius, Everything Changes
Your Genius isn’t Hidden. It’s Waiting. Many years ago, I found myself immersed in a leadership program with Gay Hendricks. By then, I had spent several years studying with Gay and Katie, and that’s where I first encountered the concept of “claiming your genius.” It was a wake-up call that changed the entire trajectory […]
Brave Women’s Story Circle
Brave Women’s Story Circle: A 6-Week Journey to Healing, Connection, and Unleashing Your Voice Some stories go untold, stories that ache beneath the surface, creating ripples in the fabric of our lives. I know this pain intimately. Over time, I’ve learned the cost of suppressing our voices and our stories. As women, we’re taught to […]
“The circumstances of our lives are the curriculum of your evolution.” – Mary Morrissey
“The circumstances of our lives are the curriculum of your evolution.” – Mary Morrissey When I first heard Mary Morrissey say this, it stopped me in my tracks. I got curious. How often do we find ourselves stuck in situations that feel vague, frustrating, or just plain unsatisfying? Sometimes, we’re so deep in our own […]
It Can Be Easy: Reclaiming Ease in a Culture of Hustle
It Can Be Easy: Reclaiming Ease in a Culture of Hustleby Brenda R. Bryan One of the main programming messages in our culture is that life has to be hard. We’re conditioned to adapt to social and work conditions that were once referred to as the “American way.” And yes, it still is for many […]
Resistance to Change: Why We Kick and Scream – And How to Lean In With Curiosity Instead
Resistance to Change: Why We Kick and Scream – And How to Lean In With Curiosity Insteadby Brenda R. Bryan Everyone knows the saying: Change is the only constant. Yet, how many of us go kicking and screaming into change? I was recently chatting with a sister coach who pointed out something fascinating about me: how […]
Coming Out: Stepping into Your True Self and Your Biggest Dreams
Coming Out: Stepping into Your True Self and Your Biggest Dreams Have you ever come out? Most people associate “coming out” with revealing one’s sexual identity — and that’s a deeply courageous and important form of it. But what if I told you that coming out is something everyone does? Or more accurately… something everyone […]
Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul: A Call to Transformation
Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul: A Call to Transformationby Brenda R. Bryan Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul: A Call to Transformation “The dark night of the soul is a journey into light, a journey from your darkness into the strength and hidden resources of your soul.” – Carolyn Myss My mentor, […]
Bringing Forth What’s Within You
“If you bring forth what is within you, it will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, it will destroy you.” – Gospel Quote The first time I heard this, I paused. What does it mean to be saved? What does it mean to be destroyed? After years of studying […]
The Power Between Your Ears: Creating a Life You Love
It’s the five inches between my ears that give me the most trouble—and the greatest joy. Have you ever wondered what the power of creation really means? I’ve been fascinated by the power of imagination all my life—the ability to bring something into existence that didn’t exist until inspiration struck. But what does it take […]
