Almost nine years ago, I started Inner Compass Coach. What most people don't know is that Inner Compass is my third business. Previously, I had invented a shot glass I was looking to bring to market, and I also ran a marketing and events company with a friend.
I obviously made some mistakes with...
By Danielle Roessle, LCSW, GCDFI, CCSP
Good morning,
Spring has been glorious here in Washington, DC. I hope you're enjoying Spring, whether it be in warm DC or snowy Colorado!
I've been hard at work setting up the Inner Compass Community, and I've been asked some questions about the content of...
By Danielle Roessle, LCSW, GCDFI, CCSP
The Inner Compass Community first class is less than two weeks, and you might have some questions for me, so I better schedule the robots to send you over some FAQs!
What's Inner Compass Community again?
A group coaching program for mid-career...
By Danielle Roessle, LCSW, GCDFI, CCSP
I’m so good at giving others advice in making a change, but it’s hard to do it on my own.
Yes, that is true for many people. And over the next few days, I will share with you the biggest reasons why making a change on our own is so difficult.
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Lately, with the ever-shifting job market and all its complexities, I've been seeing more and more people finding themselves stuck in career ruts or feeling overwhelmed when attempting to make a big change on their own, yet fearful to invest in coaching because of economic uncertainty.
Several...
By Danielle Roessle, LCSW, GCDFI, CCSP
So you got a call for an upcoming job interview, congratulations! Now, here’s what to do next that most of us don’t think about — ask questions! Check out our YouTube Video here.
Standing out in an interview is about more than just...
I used to be overwhelmed by my calendar. Instead of being proactive about it, I would be reactive and leave it open for clients to schedule appointments whenever they wanted (I was afraid that if I didn't maintain flexibility, they wouldn't hire me). I also didn't incorporate time for self-care...
By Danielle Roessle, LCSW, GCDFI, CCSP
As a trained therapist, I've seen several therapists myself over the years- many trained in talk therapy, which is a process of talking through problems by identifying the source of the issue and developing solutions to move forward (talk therapy is what is...
By Danielle Roessle, LCSW, GCDFI, CCSP
I can remember the number of times in my 20s and 30s where I would sit with stress, not sure how to comfort myself.
Whether my stress was acute or chronic, I'd quickly resort to trying some strategy, such as taking a walk, calling a friend,...
By Danielle Roessle, LCSW, GCDFI, CCSP
I used to wake up every morning and try mindfulness meditation before I started my day. It didn’t work for me — my monkey brain would want to give me a lot of information.
I know I’m not alone in the struggle to practice...
by Danielle Roessle, LCSW, GCDFI, CCSP
Hello Everyone,
I have attended many personal and professional development programs because of my background. Sometimes I gain self-insight or learn new strategies, but rarely do I find I get both. And on rare occasions, I experience deep...
Hello Everyone,
I hope you had a meaningful MLK weekend.
As I've shared in previous newsletters, I've been taking December and parts of January to reflect and gain clarity. Inner Compass Coach was started in July 2014, and as I'm nearing 9 years of business, I've been...
