The name "Upward & Inward" signifies looking within ourselves, deep into our thoughts and motivations, tethering to our values, to understand who we are, what keeps us stuck, and what drives us. Upward & Inward, it is about U&I. Through introspection and aligned action, U&I honors connection and the strength and, dare we say, joy found in collective action, change, and progress with purpose. “Upward & Inward” or U&I encapsulates our philosophy: 

• Upward: Aspiring for transformative growth and seeing the bigger picture.

• Inward: Listening to our inner wisdom and aligning with our true selves.

• Outward: Leveraging community and taking iterative action in the real world.

• Forward: Moving together towards a flourishing future through collaboration.

If you're like me, perhaps you see the big exciting vision, a full symphony, an abundant future and hold yourself of the now up against these milestones of the future. Then I remember, I'm not a time traveler. When my current reality didn't match that beautiful future vision, I caught myself thinking, "Oh shit, am I getting into a rut!?" No. It is not a rut. This is a shallow line in the sand. The gift is I see it. Rather than being pulled into the gravity of rumination, obsession, analysis paralysis, I think I'll just step over it.

With this change, I am certainly not running away from something, I am running toward something. I am running toward my own growth and our greater potential. It's absolutely true that the status quo and comfort zones have a strong gravitational pull. I had to gather courage capital and escape velocity over time. It's easy to say, "one day" and mean it, knowing the beauty of what you hold in your mind and heart. However, without ongoing deliberate action – big and small, it is just a dream that will remain unseen, and always be... "one day". No, this was not one abrupt change, but rather a lot of small shifts and longer-term, deep internal work I've been at for years below the visible surface. I was not sitting idle all this time – I was building skills, practicing, earning certifications, having conversations, laying the groundwork, gaining buy-in, and so much more. And just like that ... here we are – it's no longer "one day" it's "day one".

Have you ever had someone who believed in you more than you believed in yourself? That guiding light who saw your potential, nudging you to embrace it?

Impact Leaders, we're being CALLED IN. What's our next best move?

Why should you care about flow? We need more people to come alive to their purpose, to activate radical collaboration – to be true Impact Leaders. Flow serves as a foundational and scaffolding tool to support leaders like you and it’s a state of optimal consciousness when we perform AND feel our best. This is not hustle culture or apathy; this is a sustainable remedy. At a time when we’re bombarded with so many distractions, it's imperative to reclaim our focus, attention, and engage with purpose.

Did you know Flow is one part of a 4-step cycle?

Let us introduce you to our Impact Empowerment Program. The significance of understanding and supporting your employees' personal objectives and goals can set the stage for employee engagement, loyalty, and driving performance within your organization, yet very few leaders realize the link between employee performance and your employee's personal growth. Our Impact Empowerment Program is a unique approach, intentionally blending many modalities to deliver the results, meaning, and impact you desire. At Upward & Inward, we coach and catalyze change through layers of connections: connect within, connect to, and connect through.

Time is a concept that has fascinated and perplexed humanity for centuries. It's a topic explored in literature, science, philosophy, and art. One of the most iconic representations of time in literature is the ticking crocodile in J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan." This relentless reminder of time's passage symbolizes how we often feel imprisoned by the ticking clock. However, what if I told you that we have more control over time than we realize? In this blog post, we will delve into the fascinating realm of time perception, drawing from the principles of Flow science, and explore how our relationship with time is mostly a matter of perception.

As we approach the end of 2023, many of us find ourselves amid a familiar cycle—reflection on the past and planning for the future. It's easy for life's distractions to lull us off course, and for some, this process can feel overwhelmingly daunting. At Upward & Inward, we invite you to embrace this year-end ritual in a new light, releasing the constraints of typical goal-setting and instead, charting a path toward a more aligned and fulfilling life.