Above and Below the Line Curiosity- Wonder vs. Fear Not all curiosity is created equal. Some flavors of curiosity feel expansive, like a deep breath, a widening horizon, a softening in the chest.Other flavors feel tight, like pressure behind the eyes, urgency in the chest, a quiet demand to know now . Energy Leadership helps name this distinction:  Above the Line curiosity is rooted in wonder, openness, and trust.  Below the Line curiosity is driven by fear, urgency, and con

Are You Part of the Problem… or the Solution? This one might sting a little. Because here’s the truth: most of us like to believe we’re on the “solution” side of the equation.We pride ourselves on being calm, insightful, helpful, and evolved.But I invite you to really pause  and ask: Are you absolutely sure? Let’s walk through a simple example. You’re in a meeting. Joe Schmoe keeps interrupting, pushing his agenda, dominating the space. Frustration rises in your chest. You si

Here’s the truth I’m sitting with lately: I’ve been feeling a little confined. Like I’m moving through life inside invisible walls I didn’t even know I’d built. Some are subtle, like “That’s not realistic”  or “You’ve already done your big things.”  Others are louder, like “Who do you think you are to want more?” It’s wild how sneaky limitations can be. It doesn’t always show up as a hard stop. Sometimes it disguises itself as practicality. Or perfectionism. Or even over resp