Terrie Power Coaching When Everything Feels Like Too Much Reader, Ever have one of those weeks where everything piles up at once? That was me. I had a business launch going on. My son moved back to college. My oldest is still job hunting. The house needed a good scrub. And school started, which doubled my workload. It felt like too much. My chest tightened, tears came, and I wanted to shut down. So I did what I sometimes do when I’m overwhelmed… I rewatched an old TV series. Something easy....
10 days ago • 2 min read
Terrie Power Coaching Your Roadmap Starts Here: Life Planning Made Simple We’ve all been there—standing in the middle of a big life transition, wondering, “Now what?”Whether it’s a career change, an empty nest, or a brand-new season, having a Life Plan gives you the clarity and direction you need to move forward with confidence. Here are 5 steps to get started: 1. Know Your RolesIdentify all the roles you play—parent, leader, friend, volunteer—not just your job title. Understanding these...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Terrie Power Coaching What if your life plan started with who you are—not just what you do? I’ve never been someone who only focuses on work and goals. I like fun. I need fun. But here’s what used to happen:When I was working on my health, that became my whole world.When I was chasing business goals, everything else took a backseat. I’d go all-in on one thing… and then realize I’d let everything else slide.Health up, relationships down.Career up, personal joy on pause. I was living in...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Terrie Power Coaching What changed when I realized I was working outside my Genius For years, I called myself lazy. I’d set a goal. Make a plan. Get excited.And then… stall out. I’d look at unfinished tasks and think,“Why can’t I just follow through like everyone else?” Then I attended a Working Genius workshop—and I had a whole new understanding. This looks at productivity and what brings you energy.. I learned there are six types of work: Wonder – asking big questions and exploring...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Terrie Power Coaching I Gave Up Planning for a Week—Here’s the Honest Truth I Stopped Planning for a Week. Here’s What I Learned (the Hard Way). Have you ever secretly wished you could just skip planning altogether? No calendars, no to-do lists, no color-coded blocks on your schedule—just doing what feels good in the moment. As an Enneagram Nine, that’s my natural instinct. I crave peace, comfort, and the freedom to just be. Sitting down to plan can feel heavy and exhausting, especially when...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Terrie Power Coaching If you don’t know where you are going, any road can take you there. Reader, Have you ever set out to take one small step—just a simple task to move your goal forward—and suddenly found yourself deep in research about an entirely different thing? That was me a few weeks ago. I sat down to write a simple piece of content. Just one post. A short, three-step “how to take the next step toward your goal” kind of thing. Easy. Clear. Purposeful. But then a little voice...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Terrie Power Coaching The Goals You Don’t Set Might Be Holding You Back Several years ago, I realized something about the way I set goals—and I’ve seen others express it as well. I used to only set goals around things I could control. Things like: how many emails I’d send, how many hours I’d work, How many days I’d work out. I avoided setting goals like: “I’ll sign 5 new clients.” “I’ll earn $10K this quarter.” “I’ll lose 10 pounds.” Why? Because those outcomes depend on other people. And I...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Terrie Power Coaching You’re more than who others think you are. To one person, you’re the steady one. To another, the dreamer. To someone else, the fixer… the peacemaker… the bold one. Everyone sees you through their own lens.And over time, it’s easy to forget:You’re allowed to be more than their version of you. We carry stories about ourselves that were handed to us—through family, work, friendships, or past experiences. Some of those stories feel true. Others? They box us in. They keep us...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Terrie Power Coaching What are my goals??? I was sitting there, heart pounding. I knew the answer, but my mind was completely blank. Someone had asked, "So, what goals do you have for this quarter?" Normally, I'm the one asking that question! I remembered coaching a group a couple of years ago. I passionately emphasized the importance of knowing your goals clearly. Many had admitted they couldn't recall theirs. So, I had stressed how critical it was to know your goals. Yet, there I was,...
2 months ago • 2 min read