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LIVE WITH INTENTION
Real leadership and real transformation is an ongoing process, and one that starts from within. We know that being clear on who you are, and what you want allows you to live and lead with intention. And living with intention makes all the difference.
Our blog posts are pulled from real-time conversations with hundreds of coaching conversations, and from our own corporate experience. So much of living and leading with intention is learn-able, if we allow ourselves the grace and space to explore.
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Breaking Boundaries: What Retreats Teach Us About Creative Thinking
Discover the power of creative thinking in leadership with Nova Leadership. Learn how breaking boundaries and embracing both creativity and critical thinking can unlock potential, foster innovation, and build stronger communities.
Empower Your Leadership: Join Us for the 2024 Retreat in Italy
Unlock Your Potential at the 2024 Women's Leadership Retreat in Italy: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment. Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon - Secure Your Spot for a Transformative Experience Amidst Italy's Renaissance Beauty. Limited Spaces for an Intimate, Life-Changing Experience. Join Us!
How to Elevate Your Executive Presence as a Leader
Learn effective strategies to elevate your executive presence as a leader. Get insights into self-awareness, communication strategies, & the role of executive development retreats in shaping your leadership style. Discover how to inspire trust, project confidence, & command respect in your role as a leader.
Work Burnout: How to Manage Overwhelm
Let’s look at the causes, signs and solutions to work burnout & overwhelm. Read on to learn how to manage overwhelm.
Using Reflection to Define Your Personal Brand
A personal brand is what makes you uniquely qualified for your own niche in life. Learn how reflection can help you define your personal brand.
What to Know About Building a Strategic Community of Women
What to Know About Building a Strategic Community of Women | Nova Destination Retreats
What's Your Calling?
We continue to redefine as the world continues to evolve. Return to the office or stay at home? Plan that business trip or vacation, or wait and see? More importantly, am I doing the work – living the life – that I’m meant to?
Discover Your Path to Purpose
Each of us is on our own journey, whether we’re consciously navigating our route, or following the well-worn path in front of us. That’s part of the beauty of the hero’s journey: while it’s uniquely ours, it’s also universal.
Meet your Allies
Allies come in many forms, and with various messages: some welcome, and some that we might be more resistant to hearing or acknowledging.
Allies come into our lives with a mission: they are there to aid in our transformation.
Five simple tips you can employ to make a positive impact in the world
The greatest impact can often come from the simplest approach. Take one small step today to lead, and to change yourself and your world for the better.
Cultivating Resilience: Think of the 4 R’s
As I was filling my car with gas the other night, I took a moment to express gratitude for 24x7 availability for gas stations – because I remember the days when my parents had to go get gas only when the station was open, or risk running out of fuel.
I had a theory…
They just asked me to get coffee for the rest of the group
I was standing in the hallway at the office waiting for a meeting to end so we could grab the room. Just then, one of our senior leaders – a woman - walked out of the meeting with her jaw dropped. “What’s wrong?” I asked. “They just asked me to get coffee for the rest of the group.”
What is a Nova Destination Retreat like?
What's it like to attend a Nova immersion for women? Kathleen Woodhouse shares a few of the highlights of this retreat. Develop your leadership skills AND a new friendship or two.
Announcing our Executive Women's Retreat in Italy - October 2022
September 2020: Join us in Florence, Italy for a personal recharge. You deserve it.
Limited spaces available for a destination Nova Leadership Immersion.
Five Things To Look For In An Executive Coach
Using these five criteria to evaluate your potential coach will ensure that you get off to a solid start and provides the foundation for a productive and collaborative learning experience.
A Chat with Kathleen and Lisa about Limitless Possibilities and Letting go of What Doesn't Serve Us
We spend so much time focusing on making our clients successful that it's not often that we talk about what drives us. We took a moment to reflect on a few key questions on passion, purpose, and how we wield our skill. We hope you enjoy reading this, and invite you to share your perspective on these questions too!
A Nova Guide To Executive Presence: Self Confidence
Change your self-talk. I can say with 100% certainty that you are your own worst critic, bar none. Yes, it’s good to have high standards and yes, you should keep reaching for the stars, just not at the expense of your own ego! Instead of identifying the ten things that went wrong in a meeting or a conversation, train your mind to recognize what went right.
Why Nova? Kathleen Woodhouse
Nova gives women tools and support to achieve their dreams. Nova is our way of giving women access to the skills and lessons that shaped our careers. Nova is about giving back and raising up – and I am so thrilled to be able to facilitate women coming together to do so!