by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 4, 2025 | Courageous Being Article, Dare to Care
Blame and accountability may look similar on the surface—both involve naming a problem—but energetically, they couldn’t be more different. One drains you, the other empowers. One keeps you stuck, the other sets you free. Blame is a reflex, a way to offload discomfort...
by Courageous Being | Jan 27, 2025 | Ask Agnes
Dear Agnes, I’ve been told I’m too “soft” as a leader. I care deeply about my team and try to create a positive, collaborative environment, but I often get feedback that I need to be more assertive and direct. Honestly, I feel like if I do that, I’ll...
by Courageous Being | Dec 23, 2024 | Ask Agnes
Dear Agnes, I find myself in a state of unbearable uncertainty. At work, there are layoffs, terminations, and unsettling changes happening all around me. New people are being hired, others are being let go, and I’m stuck in limbo, waiting to see if my position will...
by Ivana Polonijo | Dec 18, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
With constant input—emails, social media, and endless notifications—our nervous systems can easily become overloaded. A regular “inputs detox” through a silent self-retreat can recharge your energy, calm your mind, and restore balance. While...
by Ivana Polonijo | Dec 16, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Dare to Care
Did you know that silence can be one of a leader’s most transformative tools—not as a withdrawal, but as humility and presence? Research shows that leaders who practice silence enhance decision-making, build trust, and create space for open communication....
