Leading In Chaos

Michele Rae of the Center Within speaking at a conference

In April, I had an amazing opportunity to facilitate 5 mini, 1-hour workshops during a 3-day professional development meeting for the leaders of a national organization. Each leader took a strength identifying assessment, and we took a dive into how each participant’s strengths enhanced their qualities of an impactful leader. We built skills in self-awareness, emotional, […]

New Era Collaboration

Welcome to April 2025! We have just passed through the spring (or fall if you are in the southern hemisphere) Equinox and a New Moon Solar Eclipse. Powerful energy supporting change and transformation!  Settling into my own inner wisdom, I see and feel the ‘carnage’ of the old era ending and it makes my heart […]

Inspired Amidst Grief

My six-month contract coaching newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis patients weekly ended in February. What an honor to support them through the overwhelm, grief, and disruption this disease caused them and their families. Simultaneously, their resilience, clear values, priorities, deep dive learning, and commitment to living their healthiest life was so inspiring. For me there is […]

Discernment: YOUR Expanding YES and Contracting NO

As the calendar flips for most of us to 2025, I find myself as well as clients and students reflecting a bit deeper on living in alignment with our Center Within.  Living intentionally requires us to make a bit of time and space to discern what is working well and not so well. Last month […]

Synchronicities Abound

This year on the autumn equinox I was in Sedona celebrating my dear cousin’s wedding with family and friends. I am very close to her father and the entire family. I had the blessing of officiating the ceremony. Pure JOY! Amazing connecting continued with my goddaughter who joined us as we stayed another week.  There […]

Real Life, Real Hard Conversations

One of the gifts of practicing coaching skills in my daily life is the ability to stay engaged when I enter a spontaneous highly triggering conversation. Sometimes, of course, I choose to walk away. Other times, it feels important to make the space to cultivate the relationship and remember everyone counts. This situation took all […]

What is Your Body Telling YOU?

How often throughout the day do you notice what your body is telling you?  Following my total knee replacement in October, I noticed an increase in my awareness of my body’s wisdom. Am I tired? Hungry? In Pain? Need company or alone time? Need more water, spinach, or chocolate? Need to rest or move? My […]

Stretching Your Comfort Zone

When was the last time you were invited (OK maybe thrust!) out of your comfort zone? This theme has come up multiple times in my coaching sessions and with friends this past month. One common characteristic for each person; there is certainty it is a YES to move forward and step into the excitement, trepidation, […]

Which Experiences Have Transformed YOU?

When have you had an experience that radically opened you up to a new more expanded way of viewing the world and yourself? Discussing these transformative experiences is one of my favorite topics. People have shared with me their near-death experiences, visits from passing or deceased loved ones, conversations with their own soul about their […]