Posts by Amy Kemp

Yoga The older I get, the more I find myself drawn to exercise and movement that I will be able to do for the next thirty years of my life. More than anything, I want flexibility, strength and freedom from injury, and I have found yoga to be a perfect fit. I’m so grateful for…

Yep, you. I see you reading my emails, liking my posts, and even if you don’t reply or comment, I can feel your positive energy and your head nodding up and down and your spirit yelling out silently, “Yes! Yes! YES! That is true!” I see you with the fire of ambition burning inside you, untamable and unruly…

With over 20 years of the entrepreneurial life under my belt, I have a few principles I have learned that feel counterintuitive but that have served me well through the years. Here is one I learned in the midst of the 2008 recession: The last thing I will eliminate from my budget when things feel uncertain…

At the end of August, I traveled to Utah for a weekend retreat with a group of coaches who also use the Habit Finder assessment and curriculum with their clients. The time we spend together is a beautiful blend of learning and fun, and sometimes both at the same time. One afternoon, about 12 coaches…

We spent the last five days in the mountains of California near Yosemite Park. We went white water rafting in the Tuolumne River, which earned a spot in my “Top 5 Most Exhilarating (and also moderately terrifying — lol) Life Experiences” list. We hiked to the top of Sentinel Dome overlooking the most famous seven-mile…

For more than twenty years, the mission of my work has been the development and support of leaders. A recent conversation I had with a female leader who I met at a community event reminded me why this work is so important. A mutual friend introduced me to this leader at a local networking event, and…

I work with many people who are transitioning from the role of employee to leader within an organization or who are business owners leading a team of people. This change can be unsettling and challenging. Here are 5 things you need to know as you step into a leadership role that will give you perspective…