by Yvette Nash | Mar 24, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Walking across the gym floor, I was excited for an outdoor workout on a mild winter day in Maryland. It was the height of the pandemic, and the gym had strict protocols in place to keep everyone safe. My mind was already on the assault bike and the bursts of fresh air...
by Yvette Nash | Mar 11, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Have you ever found yourself so caught up in frustration with a colleague or team member that you missed the chance to turn it into a moment of growth? It’s a feeling many of us can relate to, and it’s exactly what Janet and I were discussing over coffee. As she...
by Yvette Nash | Feb 24, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Have you ever stopped to think about the relationship you have with your own mind? I hadn’t either— not until a friend’s struggle with sleep provoked some fears of my own. It’s funny how someone else’s experiences can sometimes stir something so deeply within us....
by Yvette Nash | Feb 3, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Standing backstage moments before giving a talk, I felt the sharp sting of dissonance ripple through me. The audience, gathered in respectful unison, began reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. A simple act for most—routine even. But for me? It was anything but. The...
by Yvette Nash | Jan 20, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
It was one week after the 2024 presidential election, and I was in Springfield, Illinois, preparing to deliver a keynote address to 500 elected officials. Self-doubt wasn’t new to me as a gay woman—but this moment felt sharper, heavier. It wasn’t just my own inner...
by Yvette Nash | Jan 6, 2025 | Leadership, Provoke your Performance |
Have you ever felt like your team operates as separate islands, disconnected and overwhelmed? Many workplaces face this challenge, but here’s the truth—silos don’t just create inefficiency; they breed stress, disengagement, and blame. One experience that...
