<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Reflect and Lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reflect and Lead, LLC is a boutique professional coaching and development firm specializing in trauma-informed leadership, people strategy, and career coaching. The firm is dedicated to empowering women and other professionals to manage workplace stress, elevate their executive presence and lead with clarity, confidence and voice.
Career development, change management, and professional coaching for individuals and teams. ]]></description><link>https://www.reflectandlead.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:18:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.reflectandlead.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Reflect and Lead: Leadership Reflection Practices for Genuine Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leadership is not just about guiding others. It’s about understanding yourself deeply, aligning your values, and stepping forward with clarity and purpose. If you’ve ever felt a bit disconnected from your role or unsure about the path ahead, you’re not alone. Many successful professionals reach a point where the external achievements no longer feel fulfilling. That’s when leadership reflection practices become essential. Reflection is the quiet space where true leadership begins. It’s where...]]></description><link>https://www.reflectandlead.org/post/reflect-and-lead-leadership-reflection-practices-for-genuine-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa000ba334f1420a6995915</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:05:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/659843_4942d875da524c9da360870c2b819b46~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>reflectandlead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading With Quiet Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Spark Not all leadership is loud. Some of the most influential leaders move with quiet power - the kind that doesn’t demand attention but naturally earns respect. Quiet power is presence without performance, clarity without noise, and confidence without ego. The Shift (Framework) The Quiet Power Principles Stillness: Pause before reacting. Clarity: Speak with intention, not impulse. Depth: Listen to understand, not to respond. Steadiness: Stay grounded when others escalate. Discernment:...]]></description><link>https://www.reflectandlead.org/post/leading-with-quiet-power</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9cbf803b36b5909cb0db36</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:15:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/659843_fdea2b72ed1c498a814e2dccf26dac94~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>reflectandlead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Assist (Or, How My Coach Took the Victory Lap... and My Bag)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the weeks following the publication of my last piece about The Unexpected Career Coach: How a 20‑Pound Dog Pulled Me Out of the Senior Professional Rut | LinkedIn something truly humbling happened. The response was overwhelming. My inbox overflowed with heartfelt emails, I received encouraging and appreciative comments, and all of the very special departments and programs generously showered me with thoughtful gifts. It was a beautiful, tangible tsunami of appreciation that will forever be...]]></description><link>https://www.reflectandlead.org/post/the-ultimate-assist-or-how-my-coach-took-the-victory-lap-and-my-bag</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9cb2a83b36b5909cb0be54</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:25:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/659843_86cceb20b3a6449bbef99c1ee75fac1e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>reflectandlead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Unexpected Career Coach: How a 20‑Pound Dog Pulled Me Out of the Senior Professional Rut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let me paint you a picture. I’ve spent nearly twenty years in the messy middle of the non-profit world, the place where strategy becomes reality, where “vision” becomes process, and where human behavior becomes… well, unpredictable. I continuously support leaders by transforming their goals into systems that make sense for everyone else. At the same time, I support employees by helping them navigate those systems, making sure policies are fair, communication is clear, and people feel seen...]]></description><link>https://www.reflectandlead.org/post/the-unexpected-career-coach-how-a-20-pound-dog-pulled-me-out-of-the-senior-professional-rut</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9cb1d7cdf183e0230cd1a2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:22:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/659843_0721f5c6d55f414eb05944dd3bff93dc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>reflectandlead</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>