"Be the change you wish to see."
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If you've ever asked yourself, "what's next when I've already made it?" - this conversation is for you.
Times of transition don't need to feel so hard, especially for high-achievers.
It's time to play smarter.
Together.
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get out of your head and into your creative
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Why do you get stuck in analysis paralysis?
When you're in a time of transition, figuring out your next meaningful step can feel like more work.
More effort. More striving. More thinking.
(Sounds exhausting, frankly.)
Let's change thatwhy so
serious?
Here's a radical idea: We don't need any more think tanks.
We need all of you in the tank - including the part that deserves to have fun.
It's time to play smarter.
Join Ushi, i'm Leah.
For years, I compartmentalized the best parts of myself.
...and I thought it had to be that way in order to continue finding success.
I'm an artist at heart. My most joyful, enlivening moments have happened in the studio. Walking into blank studio spaces to co-create with Broken Box Mime Theater, my artistic home in NYC, remains one of my favorite things on planet earth.
I also spent 20 years in business. (Top 1%, multiple seven figures sales team, receiving impact awards.) What a gift. Developing myself as a leader and coach helped me grow in ways I may not have otherwise. Seeing someone you've mentored win is pretty awesome.
At the same time, I always believed that those of us experiencing success have an obligation to be of service however we can. 15 years ago, I co-founded a public school in Tanzania with a mission of improving education equity there. The school is now ranked #1 academically with 100% graduation rates for 8+ years in a row. The ripple effect has been a lesson in humility.
But here's what I don't talk about enough - and where I nearly lost my way.
Even though it was me all along, I kept my worlds separate. I even had a low point where I wondered if making art was 'as important' as the impact work I was doing solving 'real problems.' I put my theater and mime training in its own separate category of creativity and art-making 'just for me.'
Then, a trusted confidante pointed out something I couldn't see: the way I approached problems came directly from my theater training. Creative, open, out-of-the-box thinking. It was so natural I didn't recognize it as my gift.
When I found my way back to the studio, I remembered the wisdom that was there all along.
Here's something they don't teach in business school: creative breakthroughs don't come from thinking harder. They come from playing smarter.
There is profound wisdom in artistic process. But we've separated "the arts" from "professional work" as if they're a different species. As if the process that helps a dancer create choreography has nothing to teach the executive trying to navigate a career pivot.
The times I've felt low energy, disconnected, unclear, or cynical - I see now how I was making silos where there needn't be any.
Turns out our best work happens when all the parts of ourselves get to say 'yes, and.' You deserve to feel lit up that way, too! You get to be goal-oriented and creative. Purposeful and playful. Strategic and significant.
That's where our work together begins. (While we have a freakin' blast.)
Let's go!"What's next when I've already made it?"
Sound familiar?
You're successful. You've built a career. Maybe you're approaching retirement, an exit, or a mid-career pivot.
The problem is, you've been stuck in analysis paralysis for months about your next move.
Why?
It's not because you're not smart or strategic enough...it's because you're too smart and over-relying on logic.
(...and you're afraid to say "I'm tired of striving" out loud, when you have so much to be grateful for.)
Turns out, what got you here - won't get you there.
Let's fix that
Lisa D.
"After the [BeMOVED Workshop] I was so much more in tune with feeling moved. Now I'm working with an organization that helps families that are new to the area. I just absolutely love having a stake in making immigrants and refugees know that they are loved and welcomed, and Leah's guidance inspired me to take that action."
Roni O.
"Leah is a macro-thinker. She’s absolutely the person to go to when you feel lost in the weeds as she’ll be able to sort through the muck and offer several ideas for completely sensible solutions that were impossible for you to see. Oh, and she’ll have you laughing and having fun while you’re figuring it all out together. She’s absolutely the one to have in your corner."
Adam K.
“Leah is so dedicated to her people, plans, and practice. She has a simultaneous attention to detail and sentiment that rarely coexists. Leah brings her authentic self with humility, yet has a strength and charisma that beckons to be followed.”
Matthew Z.
“As a facilitator, Leah is always thoughtful, prepared and eager to bring the best out of every participant. As a collaborator, she is without a doubt one of the best partners in the business, utilizing her vast skill set to continually think outside the box and strive for greatness.”
Jewel A.
“Collaborating with Leah, new possibilities emerge, all doors feel open, magic unfolds. She is vibrant, playful, and incredibly wise. Co-creating together, I felt seen and met by her open heart and fierce curiosity. And I laughed my pants off!”
Carrie C.
"MOVED was an unexpected experience of self-exploration to uncover personal motivations, abilities, blind spots, assets and more. I came away feeling like I had the tools to maintain my personal integrity and participate in ways that energize, not deplete, me. Don't expect a lecture; the interactive format utilizes unique methods to shake loose your personal brand and gifts. If you're considering starting or growing a non-profit organization or volunteer position, I would highly recommend this course to help you forge the path ahead."
Rebecca S.
"Leah is a kind and thoughtful guide. She playfully and systematically opens your mind to learn about your place within your vision, and then gives you the tools to move forward.
MOVED will help define who you are, your passion and how to put your vision out there...then lends support to the dream you have for your project."
The Good Work Podcast
Season 2...coming soon!
What's next when you've already made it? Let's discuss the awkward, uncomfortable in-between of...the pivot.
Season 1
What does "good work" mean to you?
When does generosity become fulfillment? How do we move from good intentions to meaningful impact - without burning out, getting it wrong, or waiting until we have enough to start?
Sound too serious? Don't worry - we always leave room to laugh. Because if ordinary people can't have fun doing extraordinary things - what's the point?
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