The Unexpected Reset
When I first arrived at my family’s rural property in my mid-40s, I was anything but excited. Coming from a world of business strategies and structured planning, the slow pace and seeming isolation felt like a step backward. Little did I know, this “step backward” would become the greatest leap forward in my personal growth journey.
Rediscovering Wonder Through Simple Living
Each morning brought a new adventure. With access to my grandfather’s massive tool shed—a treasure trove of 50 years’ worth of builder’s wisdom—I found myself approaching each day with the wide-eyed curiosity of a child. There were no schedules, no client meetings, just the pure freedom to explore and create.
Learning from Living Masters
My teachers weren’t bestselling authors or online gurus. They were my family:
- My grandmother, who taught me the meditative art of patching clothes and the profound wisdom that “friends give friends plants”
- My uncles, who shared their knowledge of welding and fence-building
- The neighbors who brought fresh game and shared stories of sustainable living
- The Joy of Getting Your Hands Dirty
I discovered that confidence isn’t just built in boardrooms—it’s found in:
- Creating an outdoor shower from scratch
- Learning to identify local plants and their uses
- Crafting wooden pipes by hand
- Selling Oklahoma’s rich red soil to fascinated online friends
- Renovating family properties with my own hands
Why This Matters for You
My journey from resisting rural life to embracing it mirrors what many of us experience in our pursuit of confidence and joy. We often look for transformation in complex solutions, when sometimes what we need is to:
- Strip away the complications
- Reconnect with our natural curiosity
- Learn through doing
- Find mentors in unexpected places
- Give ourselves permission to play
The Pippi Longstocking Effect
Like the beloved children’s character, I learned that true confidence comes from living life on your own terms. It’s about having the courage to:
- Try new things without fear of failure
- Find joy in the unexpected
- Create your own adventures
- Trust in your ability to figure things out
Your Journey to Confidence
Whether you’re feeling stuck in your career, disconnected from your sense of purpose, or simply yearning for more authentic joy in your life, there’s a path forward. As your fun and confidence coach, I bring not just professional expertise, but lived experience in transforming resistance into resilience, and uncertainty into adventure.
Ready to reconnect with your own sense of wonder and build unshakeable confidence? Let’s explore how your unique journey can lead you to unexpected joy and success.