Choosing Indepedence and Self-Trust

Starting next week, I’ll be traveling through Asia for what I’m calling my Coaching Connections field study because, this year, I’m choosing more independence and a little more self-trust.

I first had this idea back in July, and it’s been staying with me. The timing feels right. The in-person trainings I’ll lead this year haven’t started yet, and life has a bit more space than it usually does. On a deeper level, I feel genuinely drawn to the places I’m visiting.

I want more independence this year, not just emotionally, but in how I build my life and work. One of my words of the year is visibility, and I’m excited to meet new people, have real conversations, and see how the themes I hear from clients translate across cultures. And I hope I might get to help a few people along the way.

Why This Matters No Matter Where We Are

Because the struggles are often the same, no matter where we are in the world.

It’s the mental load and invisible pressure people carry. The inner critic that sounds so convincing. The loss of purpose that can happen in transition.

And then there’s loneliness that doesn’t always look like loneliness. The feeling of belonging somewhere and not belonging somewhere, sometimes all at once.

As an immigrant myself, I’m especially curious about how cross-cultural stress shows up.

Leaving Space for What Wants to Emerge

I’m bringing a small notebook for the things I notice in conversations and in myself, and I’m intentionally leaving room for rest. I’m giving myself permission to be alone in the quiet.

I’m excited to share reflections with you as I go.

Reflection Question: Where in your life are you in an “in-between” right now?

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